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Broncos Give - March 18-19 This is your chance to support CPP funds for scholarships, programs, student clubs or other campus causes. givingday.cpp.edu/giving-day/110… #cpp_science

Broncos: There's a free screening of the documentary: The Women in Security - Tuesday, March 10, 5-9 p.m. BSC, Ursa Major. Food provided. It's a powerful look at the women reshaping the security industry— sharing real stories. Register now! eventbrite.com/e/the-women-in…

Professor of Kinesiology & Health Promotion Zakkoyya Lewis-Trammell said Black History Month is not about elevating one group above others but about recognizing Black culture and identity in an ever-changing world. thepolypost.com/arts-and-cultu…

The Cal Poly's Rose Float is shaping up. Can't wait to see it finished. archive.tveyes.com/18120/3523961-…

Campus will be closed Thursday and Friday. Enjoy your turkey! Experts say there is only 244 mg of Tryptophan in a 3 oz. serving of turkey. They say that what makes you sleepy is how much you eat. Don't care, I'm still eating a slice of pumpkin AND apple pie for dessert. zzzzzz...

Biology students got a behind the scenes tour of the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach where they learned about what aquarists do day to day, and the steps along that career path, including volunteer and internship opportunities. cpp.edu/sci/biological… #cpp_science

You can support projects within the College of Science by visiting Bronco Launchpad between November 1 and December 2. The 10 funds that receive the most faculty and staff donations of $10 or more between Nov. 1 and Dec. 2 will get a $1,000 boost. crowdfund.cpp.edu

CPP paleontologist Donald Prothero quoted on new find: Epiaceratherium itjilik, a newly identified species of hornless — and possibly furred — rhinoceros once roamed Canada’s High Arctic about 23 million years ago. cbc.ca/.../science/ar… smithsonianmag.com/.../scientists… #cpp_science

Congratulations to our award winning faculty, Nina Abramzon from the Dept. of Physics & Astronomy received the Award for Excellence in Teaching and Professor Berit Givens from the Dept. of Mathematics and Statistics received the Award for Excellence in Service. #cpp_science

CPP Science Students: Interested in teaching elementary students about sustainable gardening, food access, and habitats while working alongside great teachers? Applications are NOW OPEN and due September 12! Visit bit.ly/CPP-Prete to apply!

Hear first-hand why students choose @calpolypomona for their geology, geophysics, environmental resources, seismology, and hydrology studies. At CPP you don't just learn by doing, you become by doing. bit.ly/cppgeology #cpp_science

Dr. Koyya Lewis-Trammell, associate professor of kinesiology and health promotion at Cal Poly Pomona, gives tips on picking a fitness tracker: nbcnews.com/select/shoppin…

Biology graduate student Rachel Le is conducting research and restoration as an intern at the Crystal Cove Conservancy. She's featured in this Spectrum TV news story: spectrumnews1.com/ky/northern-ky… #cpp_science

The Cal Poly Pomona Campus will be closed Thursday in observance of Thanksgiving and Friday for Indigenous Peoples Day. Enjoy!

Congratulations to biology graduate student Jamie Neill who won the story map competition at GIS Day yesterday with her entry - Bats of Cal Poly Pomona: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/dd4044…

Science Council held a "Beyond the Lab - Service in Science" event today, celebrating the way faculty, staff, and students serve their community. #cpp_science

Born #Today in 1914, George Dantzig was mathematical scientist who made contributions to industrial engineering, operations research, computer science, economics, and statistics. One of the episosed of his life is very famous. He was late to class one day in college and copied down a few problems he saw on the board. Thinking they were homework, he completed and turned them in not realizing they were actually two famous unsolved problems in statistics.

CPP science students: Are you interested in a cancer research internship at Cedars-Sinai? U-GROW is a year-long program accepting a cohort of 15 scholars for Summer 2025. Interested Students: cpp.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1S… Submitting interest doesn't guarantee acceptance.

Cal Poly Pomona faculty Alane Daugherty explains the need for intentional calm to combat stress from digital overload.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/healin… #cpp_science

CPP Alumnus Jasen Powell (’95, kinesiology) is the athletic trainer for the U.S. Men’s Basketball National Team at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. As a student, Powell played 63 games for CPP. bvmsports.com/2024/07/19/for… olympics.com/en/paris-2024/…