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Office of Academic Innovation

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The Offices of Academic Innovation curate experiential learning, discovery and innovation opportunities for the Cal Poly Pomona community.

The Office of Academic Innovation (OAI) is dedicated to fostering student success by cultivating a culture of creativity and innovation in teaching and learning. Aligned with Cal Poly Pomona’s mission to promote success through experiential learning, discovery, and innovation, OAI supports the university’s strategic goal of becoming the epicenter of creativity, innovation, and discovery. Through collaborative efforts with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and external partners we design and implement innovative curricula that inspire engaged, lifelong learning across the Cal Poly Pomona community.

Students

Discover Opportunities to Ignite Your Future

The Office of Academic Innovation provides resources and support for student research, innovative solutions, and connecting with a vibrant community of thinkers and doers—turn your ambitions into action and build a future fueled by creativity.

Slide 1 /11 Title:Participate in Polytechnic Experiences (PolyX)

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Participate in Polytechnic Experiences (PolyX)

Engage in hands-on, interdisciplinary projects addressing real-world challenge.

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Participate in Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Collaborate on research projects to enhance your academic and professional experience.

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Create at the Maker Studio and iLab

Use state-of-the-art tools and resources to bring your ideas to life.

Participate in Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Collaborate on research projects to enhance your academic and professional experience.

Create at the Maker Studio and iLab

Use state-of-the-art tools and resources to bring your ideas to life.

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Launch Startups

Transform your entrepreneurial ideas into successful ventures.

Create at the Maker Studio and iLab

Use state-of-the-art tools and resources to bring your ideas to life.

Launch Startups

Transform your entrepreneurial ideas into successful ventures.

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Earn Digital Badges

Showcase your skills and achievements with recognized digital credentials.

Launch Startups

Transform your entrepreneurial ideas into successful ventures.

Earn Digital Badges

Showcase your skills and achievements with recognized digital credentials.

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Pop-Up Courses

Dive into innovative, short-term courses on emerging topics.

Earn Digital Badges

Showcase your skills and achievements with recognized digital credentials.

Pop-Up Courses

Dive into innovative, short-term courses on emerging topics.

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Participate in Micro-Internships

Gain professional experience through short-term, project-based internships.

Pop-Up Courses

Dive into innovative, short-term courses on emerging topics.

Participate in Micro-Internships

Gain professional experience through short-term, project-based internships.

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Volunteer with Service Learning

Apply classroom knowledge to real-world situations through community service.

Participate in Micro-Internships

Gain professional experience through short-term, project-based internships.

Volunteer with Service Learning

Apply classroom knowledge to real-world situations through community service.

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Participate in Cooperative Education

Combine academic learning with practical work experience in your field.

Volunteer with Service Learning

Apply classroom knowledge to real-world situations through community service.

Participate in Cooperative Education

Combine academic learning with practical work experience in your field.

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Volunteer at Bronco Stampede of Service

Participate in university-wide service events that bring the CPP community together to support local organizations and causes.

Participate in Cooperative Education

Combine academic learning with practical work experience in your field.

Volunteer at Bronco Stampede of Service

Participate in university-wide service events that bring the CPP community together to support local organizations and causes.

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Join the Honors Community

Connect with high-achieving peers, take specialized courses, and participate in civic engagement opportunities.

Volunteer at Bronco Stampede of Service

Participate in university-wide service events that bring the CPP community together to support local organizations and causes.

Join the Honors Community

Connect with high-achieving peers, take specialized courses, and participate in civic engagement opportunities.

Participate in Polytechnic Experiences (PolyX)

Engage in hands-on, interdisciplinary projects addressing real-world challenge.

Join the Honors Community

Connect with high-achieving peers, take specialized courses, and participate in civic engagement opportunities.

Participate in Polytechnic Experiences (PolyX)

Engage in hands-on, interdisciplinary projects addressing real-world challenge.

Participate in Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Collaborate on research projects to enhance your academic and professional experience.

Faculty and Staff

Explore Opportunities to Transform Higher Education

The Office of Academic Innovation (OAI) believes in inspiring faculty and staff to lead the charge in redefining education. Through innovative resources and collaborative opportunities, we foster an environment where creativity flourishes, professional growth thrives, and transformative learning takes shape for the Cal Poly Pomona community.

Slide 1 /9 Title:Innovate the Future of Academia at Summer Conferences

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Innovate the Future of Academia at Summer Conferences

Participate in professional development sessions to enhance teaching practices, explore innovative pedagogy, and develop curriculum design skills with guidance from national experts.

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Support Experiential Learning by making your class a PolyX

PolyX at Cal Poly Pomona enables students to tackle field challenges and create innovative solutions. Through collaboration and mentorship, faculty and staff prepare students for success beyond the classroom.

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Develop Innovative curriculum at Winter Institutes

Participate in professional development sessions to enhance teaching practices, explore innovative pedagogy, and develop curriculum design skills with guidance from national experts.

Support Experiential Learning by making your class a PolyX

Develop Innovative curriculum at Winter Institutes

Participate in professional development sessions to enhance teaching practices, explore innovative pedagogy, and develop curriculum design skills with guidance from national experts.

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Mentor Student Micro-Interns

Guide students in short-term, project-based internships that align with your expertise and organizational goals, fostering professional growth for both mentors and students.

Develop Innovative curriculum at Winter Institutes

Participate in professional development sessions to enhance teaching practices, explore innovative pedagogy, and develop curriculum design skills with guidance from national experts.

Mentor Student Micro-Interns

Guide students in short-term, project-based internships that align with your expertise and organizational goals, fostering professional growth for both mentors and students.

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Engage with Digital Credentialing

Incorporate digital badges to recognize and validate specific skills, accomplishments, and learning outcomes for students, colleagues, or teams.

Mentor Student Micro-Interns

Guide students in short-term, project-based internships that align with your expertise and organizational goals, fostering professional growth for both mentors and students.

Engage with Digital Credentialing

Incorporate digital badges to recognize and validate specific skills, accomplishments, and learning outcomes for students, colleagues, or teams.

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Volunteer at Bronco Stampede of Service

Join university-wide service events that unite the CPP community in supporting local organizations and causes.

Engage with Digital Credentialing

Incorporate digital badges to recognize and validate specific skills, accomplishments, and learning outcomes for students, colleagues, or teams.

Volunteer at Bronco Stampede of Service

Join university-wide service events that unite the CPP community in supporting local organizations and causes.

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Create Innovative Pop-Up Courses

Design and teach unique courses that address emerging topics and provide students with dynamic learning experiences.

Volunteer at Bronco Stampede of Service

Join university-wide service events that unite the CPP community in supporting local organizations and causes.

Create Innovative Pop-Up Courses

Design and teach unique courses that address emerging topics and provide students with dynamic learning experiences.

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Teach in the Honors Community

Lead specialized courses and mentor high-achieving students in their academic journey.

Create Innovative Pop-Up Courses

Design and teach unique courses that address emerging topics and provide students with dynamic learning experiences.

Teach in the Honors Community

Lead specialized courses and mentor high-achieving students in their academic journey.

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Incorporate Service Learning

Integrate community service into academic coursework for real-world impact.

Teach in the Honors Community

Lead specialized courses and mentor high-achieving students in their academic journey.

Incorporate Service Learning

Integrate community service into academic coursework for real-world impact.

Innovate the Future of Academia at Summer Conferences

Participate in professional development sessions to enhance teaching practices, explore innovative pedagogy, and develop curriculum design skills with guidance from national experts.

Incorporate Service Learning

Integrate community service into academic coursework for real-world impact.

Innovate the Future of Academia at Summer Conferences

Participate in professional development sessions to enhance teaching practices, explore innovative pedagogy, and develop curriculum design skills with guidance from national experts.

Support Experiential Learning by making your class a PolyX

Alumni

Alumni Making an Impact

Alumni can engage and inspire the Cal Poly Pomona community. By seizing transformative opportunities to mentor, collaborate, and support student success, alumni play a vital role in shaping the next generation of leaders while making a positive impact on their alma mater and beyond.

Make Your Impact Today

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Industry and Community Partners

Get the PolyX Advantage

Discover how your organization can contribute to a vibrant future while gaining access to emerging talent and impactful collaboration opportunities.

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Engage in Workforce Development Initiatives

Partner with The Hub to invigorate Pomona’s workforce through comprehensive programs in science, technology, and entrepreneurship. This collaboration aims to empower the local community and foster economic growth.

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Provide Short-Term, Project-Based Internships

Organizations can offer micro-internships to Cal Poly Pomona students, allowing them to gain practical experience while contributing to your projects. This engagement supports student career readiness and allows partners to access emerging talent.

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Get Access to Skilled Talent

Partner with the Career Center and recruit students to learn more about open jobs and internship opportunities.

Provide Short-Term, Project-Based Internships

Get Access to Skilled Talent

Partner with the Career Center and recruit students to learn more about open jobs and internship opportunities.

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Support Service Learning and Cooperative Education

Engage with the university by integrating community service with academic coursework, offering practical experiences that benefit both students and the community. This involvement promotes civic responsibility and experiential learning.

Get Access to Skilled Talent

Partner with the Career Center and recruit students to learn more about open jobs and internship opportunities.

Support Service Learning and Cooperative Education

Engage in Workforce Development Initiatives

Support Service Learning and Cooperative Education

Engage in Workforce Development Initiatives

Provide Short-Term, Project-Based Internships

Our Offices and Programs

Career Center

Center for Community Engagement

Innovation Incubator

Kellogg Honors College

Office of Undergraduate Research

Student Innovation Idea Labs

CPP NSF I-Corps

CPP Invests

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