Page Text: Our core philosophy
Since 1901
Learn by Doing means that we don’t see a difference between the education we provide and the “real world.” Here, experiences are part of the curriculum. That’s because knowledge is inextricably linked to the world around us. To learn is to do. To do is to learn. At Cal Poly, each fuels the other.
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Our Impact
Cal Poly students, faculty and staff are constantly playing an active part in helping solve some of California’s — and the world’s — most complex challenges.
Simplifying COVID-19 Testing
The saliva-based testing system developed by two faculty members will go to market thanks to a local partnership.