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Faculty and students work on undergraduate research which analyzes ocean water samples from the Cal Poly Pier to determine the Carbon dioxide content of local seawater.

Baker/Koob Endowments  

About the Endowments 

The Baker and Koob Endowments support hands-on, project-based learning for Cal Poly students. The endowments are pooled to fund various student projects through a competitive application process. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, student and faculty travel, research, group projects, conferences, competitions, and materials. The funds are open to all majors and colleges and are intended to foster cross-disciplinary collaboration.   

Call For Proposals – 2026-2027 

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Warren J. BakerEndowment for Excellence in Project-Based Learning

WARREN J. BAKER

Dr. Baker was named to the role of university president of Cal Poly in 1979, the youngest campus president in California State University history. He served with distinction in that role until his retirement, July 31, 2010.

Robert D. KoobEndowment for Student Success

ROBERT D. KOOB

Dr. Koob served as Cal Poly's senior vice president and vice president for Academic Affairs from 1990 to 1995 and as provost and vice president for Academic Affairs again from 2008 until his retirement in 2012.

 

 

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