Natural Sciences

Image: Students work on group projects in the MATH 348 course titled “Statistical Computing and Consulting,” Friday, April 19, 2024, in Morken at PLU.

PLU launches new data science major to meet growing demand in data-driven economy.

Students learn essential analytical tools and techniques for extracting meaningful and precise insights from data.

Lindsey Clark ’24 will return to PLU for her MA in Education and teaching credential.

"The goal was to bring mathematics in new, fun, and interesting ways to students’ and their families’ lives,” Clark says.

Julian Kop ’23 is a physics major who spent last summer conducting research in PLU’s W.M. Keck Observatory

Physics major Julian Kop ’24 studied the universe and his family background at PLU.

He balanced upper division physics classes, summer research in the PLU W.M. Keck Observatory, and a minor in Latino Studies.

Hayley Maqui next to a bible study sign.

PLU scholarships enabled Hayley Maqui '24 to gain real-world clinical experience.

She graduated with 300+ hours of shifts in the ICU, postpartum wing, and medical-surgical unit through the COPE Health Scholars program.

Image: PLU Biology major Ash Bechtel poses for their Senior Spotlight portrait, Thursday, May 9, 2024, at PLU. (PLU Photo / Sy Bean)

Ash Bechtel '24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care.

“One of my main driving factors in becoming a doctor is to help the Hispanic community and give back,” she says.

College of Natural Sciences

The College of Natural Sciences houses the Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Data Science, Earth Science, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology programs. It also offers dual-degree engineering and pre-health sciences advising.

The College of Natural Sciences prepares its majors for careers as science professionals and also provides all students the grounding in the scientific awareness vital for being a citizen in the modern world and participating in a democracy. Opportunities for close interactions abound, and the development of the whole person is a central concern. The College offers B.S. and B.A. degrees and minors in most programs, and it also provides supporting courses for other programs.