Signature Polytechnic Experience (PolyX)

Signature Polytechnic Experiences (PolyX)

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.

PolyX FYE Showcase

First-year students participate in a Signature Polytechnic Experience (PolyX) within their FYE courses and present their work at the PolyX Showcase each fall semester. This early immersion in Cal Poly Pomona's learn-by-doing approach and polytechnic advantage prepares students for success from their first semester. From multidisciplinary research to community-based projects, students demonstrate how they apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges. These showcases celebrate student achievement, collaboration, and innovation— and acts as an invitation to explore the future being built by Cal Poly Pomona’s emerging leaders!

PolyX offers you a one-of-a-kind educational experience through experiential learning, multi-disciplinary perspectives, collaboration and professional readiness.

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For Faculty & Staff

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Upcoming

PolyX Mini-Grant Applications
Application Window Now Open

Looking to enhance your PolyX-designated course or program with additional support? The PolyX Mini-Grant application window for Fall 2025 is now open! We invite all PolyX faculty and staff to apply for funding to strengthen hands-on, high-impact learning experiences that connect students to real-world challenges. Funding spots are limited, so we strongly encourage interested PolyX faculty and staff to apply early!

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Spring PolyX Hub Applications
Application Window Now Open

Your opportunity to host a PolyX-designated course or program this Spring is right around the corner! Faculty and Staff, we invite you to showcase your hands-on learning experience that connects students to real-world impact. Awarded PolyX courses and programs will be featured on our PolyX Hub website, receive regular publicity from the University, and be recognized as an official program.

Please check out our instructions on the PolyX Faculty and Staff page and stay tuned for updates from the Innovation Incubator Team via email.

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Spring PolyX Writing Workshop
To Be Announced

Are you interested in applying for the PolyX Hub but not sure where to start? The PolyX Writing Workshop is a supportive, collaborative space for faculty and staff across all colleges to develop and strengthen their PolyX applications.

Join the Innovation Incubator Team and colleagues in this virtual workshop to receive guidance, share ideas, and gain clarity as you bring your PolyX ideas to life. More details will be shared soon— please stay tuned!

Past

Cal Poly Pomona flyer for the Fall 2025 PolyX Writing Workshop with event details and an image of a discussion in a classroom.

Fall PolyX Writing Workshop
Tuesday, October 14th, 2025

Are you working on a Signature Polytechnic Experience (PolyX) application? Join our writing workshop to get support from the Innovation Incubator team and collaborate with colleagues who are also interested in applying!

Fall PolyX FYE Showcase
Tuesday December 2nd, 2025

Our Fall PolyX FYE Showcase highlights the innovative work of Cal Poly Pomona students as they present research and creative projects developed in PolyX courses. Join us at the Bronco Student Center (BSC) in Ursa Major from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to celebrate the impact of experiential education and the dedication of our students and faculty mentors!