The offices of Academic Innovation curate experiential learning, discovery and innovation opportunities for the Cal Poly Pomona community.
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Community Innovation Hub (The Hub)
Innovate. Empower. Thrive.
Empowering Pomona's Future: Innovating through Science, Technology, and Entrepreneurship at the The Hub. The Community Innovation Hub is dedicated to invigorating Pomona's workforce through comprehensive Workforce Development initiatives. Learn more about our new entrepreneurial and community space located at the heart of downtown pomona!
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PolyX
The hallmark of a Cal Poly Pomona education is Signature Polytechnic Experiences (PolyX). AI offers you a one-of-a-kind educational experience through experiential learning, multi-disciplinary perspectives, collaboration and professional readiness.
Click any of the PolyX below to find out how you can participate!
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Faculty & Staff Opportunities
AI offers faculty and staff opportunities for experiential learning, creativity, discovery and multidisciplinary collaboration through institutes, sandboxes and innovative curricular. Click any circle below to learn how you can participate.
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Winny Dong, Ph.D.
Inaugural Senior Director, Innovation and Grants
E-mail: winnydong@cpp.edu
Phone: 909-869-2634
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Benjamin H. Kittaka
Graphic Designer Student Assistant
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Britt Rhodimer
Graduate Student Assistant
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