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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?

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Research

Looking Deep into Never Explored Granite for Groundwater

NASA illustration of a black hole
Research

Why is the Universe So Big?

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

NASA PUNCH scientist Nicholeen Viall speaking onstage while holding a small illustrated card, standing in front of a purple geometric backdrop.
College Highlights

Public Invited to NASA Pre-Launch Event Hosted by at Cal Poly Physics Department

Cal Poly ocean physics researchers examining a device used to measure ocean currents.
Research

Marine Heatwaves and Cold Spells

Astronomy professor Louise Edwards stands in front of a large wall mural showing the surface of Mars inside the Baker Center for Science and Mathematics.
Awards

From Deep Sky to Deep Respect

Photo credit Ryan Walter, Jennifer O'Leary and Kyle Nessen
Research

Loss of Eelgrass in Morro Bay May Cause Widespread Erosion