Multiple student-parents presented at the recent Research, Scholarship, & Creative Activities (RSCA) Conference. Participants in the May 6 event included Dannielle Cabrera, a psychology student, Andrea Escobar Vara, who is studying business administration, (Business, and Jessica Coronel, who’s major is biochemistry. The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) asked each a few questions about being a student-parent and researcher during the pandemic.What research did you present at RSCA? Cabrera My research is on student-parent transfer pathways. My goal is to highlight the resilience of the student-parent transfers and the ways they navigate the transfer process.  Escobar Vara I had two presentations for RSCA 2021; during the morning, I presented …

Over 200 Cal Poly Pomona students presented at the 9th Annual Research, Scholarship, & Creative Activities (RSCA) Conference this year, which was held virtually for the first time.  The March 6 conference, hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR), welcomed over 530 attendees made up of student presenters, families, faculty, staff, moderators, judges, volunteers, and alumni keynote speakers. “The students and their faculty mentors went above and beyond in conducting research during a pandemic and sharing their results on an unfamiliar platform. The quality of their work is fantastic, and their resilience is inspiring,” said Professor Winny Dong, faculty director of the OUR. The conference was made up of …

Navigating the college experience can be daunting for new students; a mentorship program launching this fall, Bronco Navigators, aims to help. Bronco Navigators will help incoming freshmen and transfer students find their way at Cal Poly Pomona by linking them one-on-one with continuing students who will share their background, interests, and aspirations. Mentees will regularly connect with their mentor throughout the academic year and use an online platform for discussion guides and goal setting. The program will help students, especially those from underserved and underrepresented backgrounds, navigate many aspects of the college experience, from work-life balance to networking. Students can also reach out at any time to their mentor with …

The Department of Interdisciplinary General Education (IGE) hosted alumna Rebecca Mikhaylov as its Professor for a Day. Mikhaylov talked to students about her journey from IGE to her position as an assistant section manager at Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena at the March 11 event. Professor for a Day, held annually, gives alumni an opportunity to speak in a classroom setting. The program celebrates alumni achievements and gives current students the opportunity to learn how their education applies to the real world. This year’s format was held virtually on Zoom.   Mikhaylov, who holds a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering from Cal Poly Pomona, manages JPL’s Payload and Small …

The University Library needs your opinion on your research needs and those of your students. The anonymous survey only takes five to 15 minutes and will help them assess and respond to the campus needs for data services, programming and research. All faculty and research staff are encouraged to participate by Tuesday, April 20. Take the survey here…

The university has recently seen an increase in spam emails and phishing attempts, especially those related to job opportunities. Cyber criminals often use job offers, work-from-home opportunities or fake account security messages to phish for credit card and personal information. While spam filters catch many of the fraudulent messages, it is important to be alert and look for signs of scams. For advice, see the email sent from CPP IT Security on Tuesday, April 6.…

For CPP employees, when you or your family could use a hand assessing and working through challenges, your CPPLifeMatters program, administered by Empathia, is just a phone call or click away. Assistance is available 24/7 by phone at (800) 367-7474. To learn more, visit the CPPLifeMatters website. The program also offers an online portal packed with resources on over a dozen topics, such as COVID-19, relationships, emotional well-being and workplace advice. Visit mylifematters.com and enter the password Pomona…

The fresh flavors of spring are in full bloom in the farm boxes available from AGRIscapes Discovery Farm. This week’s harvest includes asparagus, avocados, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, fennel, kale, lettuce, swiss chard, and citrus fruit. Order online by Thursdays at 5 p.m. for curbside pick-up on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Order one box for $29, or a subscription of three for $26 each. Save $7 off of one box with the coupon code OpenHouse2021. Visit cppdiscoveryfarm.com.…

Friday, May 14 / 5:30 to 8 p.m. PT / Zoom The Office of Student Life and Cultural Centers is hosting a joint virtual cultural graduation celebration on May 14 that will include traditions and practices from their six traditional cultural graduation celebrations. Family, friends, and community members will be able to RSVP for the virtual celebration starting Saturday, April 17. Check the cultural grad celebrations website for more information. …