THE ENGINEERING PROJECTS CENTER WILL TAKE LEARN BY DOING TO THE NEXT LEVEL
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Learn by Doing is hardwired into Cal Poly’s project-based curriculum — and a campaign is underway to bring a new epicenter for Learn by Doing to future generations: The Engineering Projects Center. The shop experience — learning ground for countless multidisciplinary clubs and project teams — fosters graduates who are renowned worldwide for their ingenuity, know-how and ability to get things done. Students learn about safety, design and fabrication in an inclusive, welcoming shop environment.
ready innovators, engineering professionals and leaders. Vital to this mission — and serving as the heart of hands-on learning — is a progressive Engineering Projects Center that provides the space and tools needed to bring an idea from concept to finished product. Showcasing the latest technologies, the Engineering Projects Center will be an epicenter for “doing” that fosters collaboration and innovation — a core environment for investigating, designing and fabricating cutting-edge products and systems.
These hands-on facilities nurture teamwork, problem solving and leadership skills that prepare students to be Day One-
Strategically located at the corner of the Engineering Quad
“ ” “ vital to a successful career” “ helps transition students to industry culture ” increased efficiencies “ ” follow their passion ” “ The shop experience empowers
students to think and dream big.
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possibilities and opportunities that a new workshop will bring. The new building will allow students to
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— Comments from students, faculty, alumni and staff on the importance of workshops to a Cal Poly Engineering education and the proposed Engineering Projects Center.