Science at Humboldt

With some of the largest and best natural resource and science programs in the country, Cal Poly Humboldt provides the experience, expertise, and support to get students where they want to go.

Our students learn from the best — our faculty. They’re not only leaders in their fields but also mentors, making sure students build skills through real-world experience. And it shows. Many of our students have gone on to world-class graduate programs and amazing careers in their fields.

 

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Science in the Wild

Undergrad Research

Undergrad Research

Many universities reserve research experience for graduate students. Here at Cal Poly Humboldt, you can conduct your own research or assist professors with their projects as early as your freshman year. Either way, you’ll put theory into practice, building a fundamental understanding of concepts and methodologies. With opportunities to present at local and national conferences, you’ll learn how to explain your findings, too. Experiences like these offer a glimpse of what it’s like to be a professional scientist and will help you discover your passion.

Fieldwork - Students at the Dunes

Fieldwork

Located on the north coast of California, Humboldt is surrounded by ancient redwoods and close to the Pacific Ocean, mountains, and rivers. You’ll find the region’s natural environment is the perfect outdoor classroom where learning happens through real-world experience. Track elk, hike through forests to measure redwoods, or take water samples from California’s second largest river—Humboldt provides a wide range of opportunities for fieldwork, which helps develop critical thinking and collaboration skills, and a passion for learning that will take you far in life.

Personal Attention

College is a time to expand your horizons and find out who you really are, and our attentive faculty are here to support you every step of the way. From the moment you begin your program, you won’t be just another face in the crowd. You’ll be part of a community as you get to know your professors. They’ll challenge you, but they’re accessible, too. Whether through mentoring or one-on-one feedback, they’ll  help you build the knowledge and skills to be successful at Cal Poly Humboldt.