Cal Poly Partners Announces Cooperative Agreement with USGS to Support Collaboration at New Cal Poly Technology Park Building
Contact: Aaron Lambert
805-756-5856; [email protected]
SAN LUIS OBISPO — Cal Poly Partners and the U.S. Geological Survey, California Water Science Center are partnering to foster impactful innovation and research at the newly completed Phase Two of the Cal Poly Technology Park in such key fields as hydrology, water resources, geology, biology, chemistry, geography, oceanography, geophysics and geochemistry.
The 16,200-square-foot Phase Two of the Technology Park, located on Mount Bishop Road on the western edge of the Cal Poly campus, will serve as the hub for this collaboration, offering state-of-the-art facilities to support research, technology development and knowledge exchange.
Cal Poly Partners, the university’s nonprofit auxiliary, is also seeking additional collaborators to join this vibrant innovation ecosystem, with more than 5,000 square feet of available space for groundbreaking projects and partnerships.
“We are thrilled to partner with USGS in this important initiative,” said Jim Dunning, associate executive director of Real Estate Development and Services, Cal Poly Partners. “The newly finished Phase Two building offers an ideal space for our work with USGS, and we welcome new partners to join us in pushing the boundaries of science, research, technology, and workforce development.”
Under this collaborative framework, the USGS California Water Science Center and Cal Poly Partners will:
- Establish infrastructure to pursue funding opportunities to support joint research and educational programs.
- Develop and secure funding for future student internship programs in fields such as hydrology, geology, biology, chemistry, environmental sciences, engineering and related disciplines, in partnership with Cal Poly.
- Organize joint technical seminars, workshops and symposia to share innovative research ideas and advancements in hydrology.
“We look forward to establishing our field office and research team at Cal Poly,” said Mark Dickman, associate director of data for the USGS California Water Science Center. “This collaboration with Cal Poly Partners, university faculty and students will create exciting opportunities to enhance interdisciplinary research, education and outreach. Our shared efforts will contribute to a deeper understanding of critical water and biological resources to better serve society.”
About Cal Poly Technology Park and Cal Poly Partners
Cal Poly Technology Park is a leading hub for innovation, connecting industry, academia and government to advance research and development. Cal Poly Partners is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. It is 100 percent self-supporting and receives no state funding. Every dollar generated goes back to Cal Poly, providing vital resources to the campus community.
About U.S. Geological Survey
Created by an act of Congress in 1879, the USGS provides science for a changing world, which reflects and responds to society’s continuously evolving needs. As the science arm of the Department of the Interior, the USGS brings an array of earth, water, biological, and mapping data and expertise to bear in support of decision-making on environmental, resource, and public safety issues. Visit www.usgs.gov.
