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Physics faculty Ian Powell in front of white board.
Research

Physics Researchers Explore Quantum Mechanics

An illustration of the four PUNCH spacecraft in low Earth orbit, from NASA
Campus and Community

Astrophysics Expert to Speak at Cal Poly on April 8, Unveiling NASA’s Latest Images of Solar Storms

Physics Professor Tony Garcia, who specializes in geology, poses in his office with his art work in the background.
Faculty

Geology Professor Shares Insights into Career, Art, Quakes

Learning Assistant Zachary Yockey helps students during a lab focused on a conceptual lesson on electrical currents.
Our Students

Physics Learning Assistants Provide Student-to-Student Support

Graph of experimental data from a “Physics with Phones” activity displayed on a screen, showing plotted measurements collected from smartphone sensors during a lab experiment.
Innovation

Physics with Phones

Portrait of Tony Aghazarian, 2025 Honored Alumni
Alumni

Tony Aghazarian: 2025 Honored Alumni

NASA illustration of a black hole
Research

¿Por qué es tan grande el universo?

NASA illustration of a black hole
Research

Why is the Universe So Big?

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Research

Looking Deep into Never Explored Granite for Groundwater

Participants in the 2025 APS Conference for Undergraduate Women and Gender Minorities in Physics gather for a group photo at Cal Poly, holding a conference banner.
College Highlights

Cal Poly Hosts CU*iP Conference to Support Underrepresented Students in Physics