Professor Emeritus Ernie Simpson, who taught at Cal Poly Pomona for 32 years and made immense contributions to the success and evolution of the chemistry department, has died after a brief battle with cancer. He was 78. The longtime Claremont…
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Assistant Professor Alex John is exploring the possibility of a viable, biomass-based alternative to petroleum products, and his research has led to a $240,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant. John and students in his chemistry lab are developing catalysts for…
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Nicole Parr’s on-screen equivalent likely won’t be the protagonist of your favorite TV crime drama. But the Cal Poly Pomona alumna (’18, chemistry) plays a vital role aiding law enforcement and medical professionals to perform accurate drug testing. After graduating…
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Spacecraft assembly facilities harbor a low but persistent amount of biological contamination despite the use of clean rooms. Rakesh Mogul, a Cal Poly Pomona professor of biological chemistry, was the lead author of an article in the journal Astrobiology that…
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Cal Poly Pomona will celebrate its new Single Crystal X-Ray Diffractometer (XRD) with a ribbon cutting and tours of the Crystallography Co-op laboratory space on Thursday, Feb. 15, from 2:15 to 3:15 p.m., at the College of Science (Building 3,…
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Students at Cal Poly Pomona learn by doing, one of the many advantages of a polytechnic education. In both indoor and outdoor classrooms and laboratories, they explore, innovate and prepare for the future in a wide variety of disciplines. By…
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Cal Poly Pomona is among the top universities in the nation for graduating Latino students who continue their education and earn a doctorate in the sciences, according to data recently compiled by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Five other CSU…
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A club on campus is revealing the secrets behind the beverage kombucha and other fermented treats. Yogurt, beer, and kimchi may not seem all that related, but in fact they are distant cousins in the eyes of some students on…
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Jose Comi isn’t just a graduate student; he’s also a high school teacher. He’s not just an inventor; he’s also an aspiring surgeon. The 24-year-old is pursuing a graduate degree in mechanical engineering while teaching chemistry full time at Garey…
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Four Cal Poly Pomona students from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds have been recognized in a special publication that is presented to the United States Congress. PROUD 2015, a publication of The California State University Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (CSU…
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