Cal Poly Pomona
Researchers Study Titanium AlloyCal Poly Pomona professors Vilupanur Ravi, chemical & materials engineering, and Steve Alas, biological sciences, are investigating a new titanium alloy and the possible long-term benefits for prosthesis patients. From an engineering and biological perspective, their research project studies whether the metal is bio-compatible as an artificial implant. Although modern medicine has developed advanced artificial limbs and hip replacements, there's no perfect substitute for the human body. Inevitably, metal prostheses will corrode, cause inflammation, get infected or cause the bone to wear away. Some implants, which are made of stainless steel or other types of titanium, may last just three years while others continue for 15. Younger patients will likely require multiple surgeries in their lifetime to replace the artificial... |  |
 | Ortiz Withdraws from NMSU SearchCal Poly Pomona President Michael Ortiz has withdrawn his name from consideration in the New Mexico State University presidential search. In an email to the campus community on Wednesday morning, Ortiz said he and his wife, Betty, believe there is so much more they want to accomplish at Cal Poly Pomona, especially as it faces unprecedented budget cuts. Full text of the email is below: Throughout our lives, we remember reaching crossroads -- those times when it was necessary to make a difficult decision. Today, Betty and I have chosen to be guided by our hearts: I have informed the Board of Regents at New Mexico State University that I am no longer a candidate for their presidency. The... |
PolyCentric — Cal Poly Pomona News
Due to cuts in state support, Cal Poly Pomona will be closed an average of two days per month from Aug. 1 through June 30, 2010. Class schedules will not change, but most administrative offices will be closed. University Police remains fully staffed. A complete list of closure or furlough days for the 2009-10 academic year (.pdf) is available online.
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November 21, 2009
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