Hey Mustangs 💚 Happy Friday!
Join Cal Poly OSR’s Self-Paced Online modules to get started in student research and exploring graduate school opportunities! It’s free to enroll yet has so much to offer, so join by clicking the enroll option from the link in our bio or scan the QR code at the end of the reel!
Cal Poly has student research options for every college department, join to learn about these programs and paid opportunities! 🧑🔬💚
Hey Mustangs! Are you interested in getting involved in student research?
Enroll in @calpoly Office of Student Research’s self-paced, free online modules! You can access the self-enroll link on our Instagram bio’s linktree.
You’ll learn about:
-Finding and applying to opportunities
-Navigating the “Academic Secret Menu”
-Connecting with faculty
And more!
Need application help or support? Visit the Student Research Hub in Bldg. 38, Room 101 or book an advising appointment through our Notion link in bio! 💚
Hello Mustangs! 🐎 You are invited to participate in a short online research study!
Ever wondered how much a chef influences how you perceive food? 🍝👨🍳
One of your fellow Mustangs is conducting a short online study exploring how people view food depending on different types of chefs, and they'd love your input!
⏱ Takes just 10 minutes!
🎓 Open to Cal Poly SLO community members (18+)!
💡 And it help support a senior project & contribute to meaningful research!
Your perspective matters, so be part of something that helps shape the future of food experiences.
📲 Scan the QR code to get started!
PARTICIPANTS NEEDED
You are invited to participate in a short online research study examining how people perceive food depending on different types of chefs.
Eligibility
Cal Poly Slo community members including: students, faculty, staff, etc.
must be 18 years or older
Why Participate?
• Contribute to research on how people perceive food and chefs
• Help improve understanding of food service environments
• Support a Cal Poly senior project
Requirements
Complete a 10-minute online survey through the QR Code or link
• Answer questions about your impressions and perceptions of food and chefs
• Participation is voluntary. You may stop at any time
Scan the QR Code for the survey link
For any questions, contact: Taiga Katyama
[email protected], 805-215-0230
This study has been approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB). IRB Protocal 2026-107
Happy Friday Mustangs 💚
The ADAPT Lab (directed by Dr. Natasha Duell in Psychology & Child Development at Cal Poly) is currently looking for Black/African American-identifying students (ages 18–25) to join a paid research study on interpersonal dynamics.
What to expect?
• A 90-minute partner-based study
• Held right here on campus
• Earn a $40 Amazon gift card 💳
Your participation helps better understand relationships and contributes to meaningful scientific research.
If you’re interested or know someone who might be, please scan the QR code on the flyer or reach out. The ADAPT Lab and OSR truly appreciate you sharing this with your community, stories, or group chats! 🙌
Questions? Email: [email protected]
Hey Mustangs! 💚🐎 We are excited to share about @thecsu 's STEM-NET Edison Student Research Virtual Symposium!
22 CSU undergrads, 6 research tracks, 1 free virtual event!
From AI bias to wild parrots to blood-brain barriers, this is what student research looks like in 2026!
Register to check out this awesome event happening May 8, 9 AM, scan the QR code to register!
Need application help or support? Visit the Student Research Hub in Bldg. 38, Room 101 or book an advising appointment through our Notion link in bio! 💚
Happy Week 5 Mustangs 💚🐎! Love having a great time with some great food?
Mark your calendars for the Annual GEMS event this Tuesday, April 28 from 6-PM in the Chumash Auditorium!
Come and invite friends to enjoy and experience some awesome and important monologues, dance, art, poetry, stories on gender experiences, and more! There will also be Mr. Pickle's sandwiches, chips, and Sequel Tea boba provided!
Need application help or support? Visit the Student Research Hub in Bldg. 38, Room 101 or book an advising appointment through our Notion link in bio! 💚
Happy Friday Mustangs 💚🐎 Meet Mustang Sarah Kula, a Interdisciplinary Studies major!
We are so excited to celebrate one of our very own @polyengineering student researchers who has been selected to represent @calpoly at the 2026 CSU Student Research Competition this 4/23 to 4/25 at @sjsu , going up against the other 22 @thecsu campuses for her creative and outstanding achievements in research and scholarship.
Yen Nguyen is an Electrical Engineering student in the College of Engineering pushing the boundaries of wireless communication, designing antenna systems that can send and receive signals simultaneously, potentially making cellular networks dramatically faster. Mentored by Dr. Payam Nayeri, Yen has already turned this research into multiple IEEE conference publications and international presentations, proving that cutting-edge engineering starts right here at Cal Poly.
“ My work has allowed me to travel to other countries to present my work: Portland Oregon, Florence Italy, Ottawa Canada, and Detroit Michigan” – Nyugen ✈️
Need application help or support? Visit the Student Research Hub in Bldg. 38, Room 101 or book an advising appointment through our Notion link in bio! 💚
Happy Friday Mustangs 💚🐎 Meet Mustang Lizzie Manis, a Microbiology major!
We are so excited to celebrate one of our very own @calpoly_baileycollege student researchers who has been selected to represent @calpoly at the 2026 CSU Student Research Competition this 4/23 to 4/25 at @sjsu , going up against the other 22 @thecsu campuses for her creative and outstanding achievements in research and scholarship.
Lizzie Manis is a Microbiology student in the Bailey College of Science and Math investigating how white blood cells communicate during infection, with the hope of unlocking new therapeutic targets for sepsis patients. Working alongside teammates Gabriella Richardson and Sophia Arias under the mentorship of Dr. Mallary Greenlee-Wacker, Lizzie is as passionate about making science accessible to everyone as she is about the research itself.
“ One of the hardest parts of science is getting the general public to both listen and understand” – Manis 👩🔬
Need application help or support? Visit the Student Research Hub in Bldg. 38, Room 101 or book an advising appointment through our Notion link in bio! 💚
Happy Friday Mustangs 💚🐎 Meet Mustang Daniel HopKins, an Industrial Engineering!
We are so excited to celebrate one of our very own @polyengineering student researchers who has been selected to represent @calpoly at the 2026 CSU Student Research Competition this 4/23 to 4/25 at @sjsu , going up against the other 22 @thecsu campuses for her creative and outstanding achievements in research and scholarship.
Daniel Hopkins is an Industrial Engineering student in the College of Engineering using mobile phone data to model how people access pharmacies, with the goal of improving healthcare facility placement for the communities that need it most. Mentored by Dr. Zhiyuan Wei, Daniel is combining data-driven research with a deep commitment to health equity and human mobility patterns.
“ This opportunity has allowed me to discover topics that I am truly passionate about within the field of Industrial Engineering" – Hopkins 👷♂️
Need application help or support? Visit the Student Research Hub in Bldg. 38, Room 101 or book an advising appointment through our Notion link in bio! 💚
Happy Friday Mustangs 💚🐎 Meet Mustang Ethan Barnes, a History major!
We are so excited to celebrate one of our very own @calpolycla student researchers who has been selected to represent @calpoly at the 2026 CSU Student Research Competition this 4/23 to 4/25 at @sjsu , going up against the other 22 @thecsu campuses for her creative and outstanding achievements in research and scholarship.
Ethan Barnes is a History student in the College of Liberal Arts whose interdisciplinary curiosity led him to investigate the hydric physiology of Mojave Desert lizards, contributing to findings that reveal just how remarkably water-resistant these desert dwellers truly are. Under the mentorship of Dr. Emily Taylor and Dr. Trevor Ruiz, Ethan gained hands-on experience in collaborative scientific research and is now setting his sights on graduate study in Biology.
“ It taught me just how valuable it is to have a wide variety of experts on board because without Trevor and Alvaro, I'd be screwed when it came to the statistics aspect of this project.”
– Barnes 🦎
Need application help or support? Visit the Student Research Hub in Bldg. 38, Room 101 or book an advising appointment through our Notion link in bio! 💚
Happy Friday Mustangs 💚🐎 Meet Mustang Sarah Kula, a Interdisciplinary Studies major!
We are so excited to celebrate one of our very own @calpolycla student researchers who has been selected to represent @calpoly at the 2026 CSU Student Research Competition this 4/23 to 4/25 at @sjsu , going up against the other 22 @thecsu campuses for her creative and outstanding achievements in research and scholarship.
Sarah Kula is an Interdisciplinary Studies student in the College of Liberal Arts whose research critically examines how racial narratives are embedded in children's media, using My Little Pony: The Movie (2017) to unpack how white savior tropes can quietly shape the way young audiences see the world. Mentored by Dr. Emily Ryalls, Sarah's work makes a compelling case that children's media deserves the same rigorous critical lens we apply to adult content.
“ This opportunity has pushed me beyond my academic shell... and encouraged me to take on opportunities I thought myself not ready for” – Kula 📚
Need application help or support? Visit the Student Research Hub in Bldg. 38, Room 101 or book an advising appointment through our Notion link in bio! 💚
Happy Friday Mustangs 💚🐎 Meet Mustang Taylor Hibino, a Master's student in Agriculture and Plant Protection Science!
We are so excited to celebrate one of our very own @calpoly_cafes student researchers who has been selected to represent @calpoly at the 2026 CSU Student Research Competition this 4/23 to 4/25 at @sjsu , going up against the other 22 @thecsu campuses for her creative and outstanding achievements in research and scholarship.
Taylor Hibino is an M.S. Agriculture (Plant Protection Science) student researching how the strategic timing of beneficial insect releases can protect organic strawberries from spider mites, finding that getting ahead of the problem makes all the difference. Under the mentorship of Dr. Mohammad Amir Aghaee, Taylor is turning her passion for sustainable pest management into research that supports healthier crops and more resilient farming practices.
"Participating in the CSU Student Research Competition has helped me become more confident in myself and in communicating my research." - Hibino 🌱
Need application help or support? Visit the Student Research Hub in Bldg. 38, Room 101 or book an advising appointment through our Notion link in bio! 💚
