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ENGINEERING ADVANTAGE

The Magazine for Cal Poly College of Engineering
SPRING 2026

Innovation in Motion

Stories of People Finding a Way Forward

Dean's Message

Dear Friends of Cal Poly College of Engineering,

At Cal Poly’s College of Engineering, our Learn by Doing philosophy allows students to design, build, test, fail and find solutions in real-world environments from the moment they walk into their first classes.

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Out and About

Double-Impact

EPIC+SURP turns camp leadership into undergraduate research.

A Taste of Spain

Computing students travel to Spain to put graph theory into action.

Bringing Water to Market

In Kenya, Cal Poly engineers learned by
listening.

Features

Learning to Ski Again

Cal Poly students helped a Paralympic coach return to skiing.

The New Face of Racing

Cal Poly Racing teams are redefining who leads and builds.

Classroom at 20 Knots

How Learn by Doing crosses an ocean.

Alumni and Giving

Alumni Excellence

From classroom to career: See where Cal Poly engineering alumni are now.

Turning Ideas into Equipment and Experience

MEDAC funding turns student proposals into shared tools.

Inside the College

Inside the Hospital

BiCEP places biomedical engineering students in hospitals to innovate.

Navigating University Life as a Transfer Student

Transfer students share their experiences transitioning to university life.

Small Club, Big Impact

How Cal Poly clubs are making a difference in the community and beyond.

Mission Possible

Paulo Iscold helped turn movie stunts into real flight.

Taking Flight Around the World

Students are mapping how air travel inequity affects developing countries.

Inside Cal Poly's Rose Parade Win

Students win Sweepstakes Award for most beautiful float overall.

Learn by Doing.
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