Office of Academic Innovation
Faculty & Staff Opportunities

Faculty & Staff Opportunities

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PolyX Inventory

Signature polytechnic experiences (PolyX) at Cal Poly Pomona promote students’ discovery of the opportunities and challenges within the field and the development of creative and innovative solutions to those conditions. Through collaborative learning and intense mentoring, PolyX engages students beyond the classroom and prepares them for professional and civic success. 

Learn more about PolyX

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AI Institutes and Conferences

Faculty and Staff have the opportunity to learn innovative pedagogy taught by national experts at our Winter and Summer Institutes.

Visit AI Summer Conference Website

Visit AI Winter Institute Website

Visit HSI Conference Website

Past Institutes and Conferences  

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LTD Sandboxes

Sandboxes are opportunities for faculty and staff to network on campus. Different themes and locations are chosen to encourage multidisciplinary collaboration.

Learn more about LTD Sandboxes

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Pop-up Courses

The Office of Academic Innovation is proud to present pop-up courses, which are unique courses designed to keep students up to date on the latest innovations and happenings across academic disciplines.

Learn more about Pop-up Courses

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NSF I-Corps Short Course

Cal Poly Pomona is officially a National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corps site! Short courses will be held three times per year on campus and will help project teams translate their research, product, or idea into the marketplace.

Learn more about NSF I-Corps