What is CET?
The Center for Expressive Technologies reimagines how technology can enable human expression and bring about collective good.
We support Cal Poly faculty members to undertake bold, boundary-crossing projects that creatively use and critically study technology in order to build stronger communities.
We offer unique Learn by Doing experiences for students through classes and research opportunities to prepare them for new careers that bridge tech, arts and social good.
We partner with community groups and companies to make the creative tech workforce more inclusive and help ensure that technology provides benefits for all of us.
Design Principles
At CET, all of our projects strive to:
Make and do with tech: create, re-imagine and critically engage with technologies; generate knowledge (for the fields of technology and society, engineering, education and beyond)
Enable voice: engage stories, imagery, art and play
Enhance community: partner; promote empathy, justice and education
Inspire Change with Us
CET thrives because of the great researchers, students and partners who work with us. We welcome you to participate in the Center and help shape our annual activities, which include:
Seed grants, grant writing stipends and grant development support for faculty members
Research-enabling events on campus
External community events
Co-curricular and curricular experiences for students
Internships and research assistantships
Community and industry outreach and partnerships
Learn more about how you can help bring about a more collective, technological future.
