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

Spring PolyX Hub Applications
Application Window Opening Soon

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!

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Past

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!

PLT 3370/L: Native Plants

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Guadalupe Maldonado Andrade

Don B. Huntley College of Agriculture

E-mail: gandrade3@cpp.edu 

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Dr. Guadalupe's PLT 3370/L "Native Plants" offers an immersive journey through the ecological, cultural, and practical dimensions of California’s flora. Students explore Indigenous stewardship practices, native plant landscaping, edible and medicinal uses, fire-safe strategies, and invasive species management. The course emphasizes plant conservation and hands-on learning— from understanding native plant families and growth requirements (seed to establishment) to participating in community outreach and laying the groundwork for a future on-campus native plant garden. This course serves as a truly interdisciplinary, place-based experience for students.

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LS 4211: Arts in Action

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Jeffrey Roy

College of Education and Integrative Studies

E-mail: jcroy@cpp.edu 

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Dr. Jeffrey Roy's LS 4211 "Arts in Action" provides high-quality experiential instruction and mentorship across the interdisciplinary arts to facilitate critical and creative inquiry, social and environmental responsibility, justice, and wellness in local and global contexts. Students work together to develop a “Culture Jamming” project, which incorporates visual and performance-based analysis of different cultural productions, resulting in a research paper, creative intervention, and artistic statement/reflection. As part of the course, students also take on leadership positions in the collaborative design and implementation of the PolyX Liberal Studies Student Showcase, an annual co-curricular program that allows students across LS and IGE courses to develop and expand their professional skills through the production and presentation of their research-based work to the CPP, CSU, and greater Pomona communities.

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MAT 3060: Integrating Generative AI in Mathematics

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Hyunkyoung Yoon

College of Science

E-mail: hkyoon@cpp.edu 

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Students in MAT 3060 "Integrating Generative AI in Mathematics: A Path to Critical Thinking and Innovation" will explore the integration of generative AI (genAI) in mathematical learning to enhance critical thinking and collaboration. Through AI-driven problem-solving, they will engage in group assignments, evaluate AI-generated solutions, develop rubrics, and provide peer feedback. Mentorship will include AI-integrated task guidance and collaborative discussions to foster deeper analytical thinking. This project promotes interdisciplinary engagement and prepares students, including future educators, to effectively incorporate genAI into STEM learning.

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ME 4391/L: Control of Mechanical Systems

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Pezhman Hassanpour

College of Engineering

E-mail: phassanpour@cpp.edu 

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In Dr. Pezhman Hassanpour's Integrating Practical Experience and Collaborative Learning in ME 4391/L: Control of Mechanical Systems, students bridge the gap between theory and practice by designing and building unique control systems, such as inverted pendulums and magnetic levitation devices. Working collaboratively in teams, they apply advanced engineering concepts, develop practical hands-on skills, and cultivate creativity, innovation, and effective teamwork. This experience prepares students for real-world engineering challenges, encourages multidisciplinary learning, and provides a strong foundation in technical collaboration.

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