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Upcoming Events
AI Summer Conference
May 29th - May 31, 2024
Happening from Wednesday, May 29, 2024, through Friday, May 31, 2024, the Academic Innovation Summer Conference is a dynamic and forward-thinking event focused on "Exploring the Future of Work." It brings together faculty and staff from both Cal Poly Pomona and external universities to delve into critical topics surrounding the intersection of education and the evolving workforce. Participants can expect insightful keynote presentations, engaging panel discussions, and interactive workshops led by renowned experts in the fields of education and workforce development, providing a platform to share innovative strategies and foster collaborative networks for a more resilient and adaptive future.
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Digital Badging Drop-In Hours
Join us at the Spring Digital Badging Drop-In Hours, brought to you by Innovation Incubator. Faculty and staff are invited to explore the world of digital badging—a graphical showcase of skills and knowledge acquired through courses and activities. Discover how you can integrate these digital badges into your curriculum to empower students in shaping their professional profiles, paving the way for accelerated future careers. Sign up below to get started!
Get insights, advice, and discover how to seamlessly integrate micro-internships into your courses to boost students' professional journeys!
Micro-Internship Mixers
Explore Micro-Internship experiences with us at the Micro-Internship Mixer hosted by Innovation Incubator! Faculty and staff are invited to join engaging discussions and networking opportunities to learn about the impact of micro-internships on career growth. Two dates are available for your convenience. Come, connect, and discover exciting professional development prospects in a relaxed setting!
Micro-Internship Drop-In Hours
Get insights, advice, and discover how to seamlessly integrate micro-internships into your courses to boost students' professional journeys!
PolyX Writing Workshop
Working on a Signature Polytechnic Experience (PolyX) application for Fall 2023? Join the PolyX team virtually to work on your PolyX application before the upcoming October 31st deadline.
Micro-Internship Orientation
Learn about Micro-Internships: paid, short-term, roles that let students explore careers, apply class-room knowledge in the real world, and stand out in the job market. Join us to understand how we're merging academics with industry and preparing Broncos for the future of work.
Spring Drop-In Hours 2023
Have questions or want to learn more about Digital Badging, PolyX, Mirco-Internships, or Pop-Up courses? Innovation Incubator is hosting drop in hours for faculty and staff to learn about getting involved with our initiatives. Sign up below to get started!
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Tuesday April 25, 2023 (11am - 1pm)
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Thursday April 27, 2023 (11am - 1pm)
Faculty and Staff Summer Conference 2023
Join us this summer as the Office of Academic Innovation hosts a summer conference welcoming faculty and staff from both Cal Poly Pomona and all interested faculty and staff from Southern California. This conference will consist of three tracks on Pathways to the Future: Exploring the Intersection of Learning, Work, and Community. This event is FREE to all Cal Poly Pomona Faculty and Staff!
Past Events
Innovation Incubator Carnival of Oppurtunities
the Carnival of Opportunities hosted by Innovation Incubator! This unique gathering is designed to showcase the myriad of ways in which our initiatives can enrich your teaching and your students’ learning experiences.
Faculty and Staff Winter Institute
This FREE 3-day in-person institute will assist faculty and staff of all disciplines to learn about digital badging to support career and professional readiness across campus.
Fall 2023 PolyX Showcase
The 6th annual PolyX Showcase which took place on November 16, 2023, served as a platform for students to present their Signature Polytechnic Experiences and highlight their innovative contributions to their fields of study. The showcase proved to be a major success as there were 433 attendees, 202 teams who presented, and 13 FYE faculty mentors. Ericka Olguin, the senior innovator of the newly established Innovation Incubator shared her enthusiasm for the PolyX Showcase. "We are thrilled to see the PolyX Showcase grow and evolve, now encompassing all PolyX courses," she said.
PolyX FYE Showcase 2022
Join us at the PolyX FYE Showcase formerly known as, Learn Through Discovery (LTD) First Year Experience (FYE) Showcase on November 17th, 2022! First year students engage in a Signature Polytechnic Experience (PolyX) in their FYE classes, presenting their PolyX at the LTD FYE Showcase, held at the end of each Fall semester.
PolyX Writing Workshop
Working on a a Signature Polytechnic Experience (PolyX) application for Fall 2022? Join us on October 18th, 2022 to work on your PolyX application virtually with other faculty and staff who are also submitting their PolyX! There will also be the opportunity to ask questions from the PolyX team before the upcoming November 1st deadline.
AI Open House 2022
Join Us for the Academic Innovation and Office of Research Compliances Open House "Passport to Successs" on Tuesday, August 30th, 2022 from 11 am - 1pm in Building 1, Room 113! Learn about PolyX, project based learning, internships, entrepreneurship, and research opportunities!
LTD Summer Conference 2022
Join us this summer as LTD host a summer conference for Cal Poly Pomona faculty and staff! The conference will consist of three tracks with seven sessions each and a plenary on Inclusive Excellence. Track options include: CEL Track, CUREs Track, and FYE Track.