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  • The goal of these programs is to provide early stage students first hand experience with cutting-edge research in a range of departments, including Biology, Chemistry, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, and more. These summer research experiences for undergraduate’s (REU)’s are ten-week research-immersion internship programs…

    Earth science and life with the goal of understanding what makes a planet hospitable. Topics will include atmospheric sciences, oceanography, soil science, ecology, planetary science, plate tectonics, deep and early Earth processes, and volcanism. This program will include a 5 day field trip to the Western US. Competitive students will be interested in how the Earth works and be willing to travel. Majors from physics, chemistry, geology, environmental science, biology, computer science, or related

  • Tuesday May 23, 2023 2:00-6:00pm in Morken 105

    2023 Environmental Studies Capstone Presentations Tuesday May 23, 2023 2:00-6:00pm in Morken 105 2:00-2:20pm, The Illegal Wildlife Trade of Tigers and Pangolins in Myanmar Makaela WhalenThe illegal wildlife trade is an issue that threatens the environment, animals, and people across the world. My project focuses on how to combat the trade of tigers and pangolins in Myanmar, specifically with the additional problems presented with the conflict and political instability in the region. Political

  • Monday May 20, 2024 2:00-6:00pm in Rieke 103B

    2024 Environmental Studies Capstone Presentations Monday May 20, 2024 2:00-6:00pm in Rieke 103B 2:00-2:20pm, 6PPD-q Toxicity in Coho Salmon and a Utilitarian View Ryan AspelundSalmon are culturally, economically, and ecologically significant species in the Pacific Northwest. Since the 1900s salmon numbers have been in decline as a result of human activities. Urban runoff mortality syndrome is the phenomenon of salmon experiencing acute mortality resulting from polluted stormwater runoff in

  • Read the Spring 2014 Earth Science Newsletter! Get news about the faculty, students and activities in our department! Keep in touch! We'd love to hear from you.

    Lowes retired in May 2009 after 41 years on the faculty at PLU. Many earth science alumni attended the celebration of his career in May. View the citation about him that was read at the event.Department Founder Retires Dr. Brian Lowes retired from PLU in May 2009 after 41 years of service to the department and the university. Honor him by donating to the Brian Lowes Endowed Field Geology Fund. The Brian Lowes Endowed Field Geology Fund has been established to recognize his long career and

  • Thank you for your interest in supporting Natural Sciences at PLU! There are many great options for designating your gifts to a particular department or area of the sciences.

    interested in donating to one of the other named endowed Chemistry research funds, click here for a list. Computer Science Gift Fund PLU High School Programming Contest Environmental Studies Gift Fund Geosciences Gift Fund Brian Lowes Endowment Field Geology Fund Math Gift Fund Physics Gift Fund Click here to make a donation! William Foege '57 standing in the Rieke Lobby in front of a wall featuring one of his quotes. This project was realized with the help of donor gifts. Chemistry Professor Andrea

  • The goal of these programs is to provide early stage students first hand experience with cutting-edge research in a range of departments, including Biology, Chemistry, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, and more. These summer research experiences for undergraduate’s (REU)’s are ten-week research-immersion internship programs…

    Earth science and life with the goal of understanding what makes a planet hospitable. Topics will include atmospheric sciences, oceanography, soil science, ecology, planetary science, plate tectonics, deep and early Earth processes, and volcanism. This program will include a 5 day field trip to the Western US. Competitive students will be interested in how the Earth works and be willing to travel. Majors from physics, chemistry, geology, environmental science, biology, computer science, or related

  • Environmental Studies faculty and staff.

    Michael Behrens Director of Environmental Studies Full Profile he/him/his 253-535-7565 behrenmd@plu.edu

  • Director of Environmental Studies | Environmental Studies | behrenmd@plu.edu | 253-535-7565 | My teaching activities focus primarily on ecology and animal diversity.

    Michael Behrens Director of Environmental Studies he/him/his Phone: 253-535-7565 Email: behrenmd@plu.edu Office Location: Rieke Science Center - 145 Curriculum Vitae: View my CV Professional Biography Personal Video Additional Titles/Roles Professor of Biology Education Ph.D., Ecology, Evolution and Marine Biology, University of California, Santa Barbara, 2005 M.A., Ecology, Evolution and Marine Biology, University of California, Santa Barbara, 2003 B.S., Biological Sciences: Concentration in

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  • **The EPA letter of encouragement awarded to all students who have projects in the areas of environmental sciences and environmental engineering.

    Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Exploring the Effects of Heat Shock and Treatments on Zebrafish. Chemistry1stSmriti Somasundaram & Sathvik Nallamalli11&12OlympiaA Perovskite Crystal Structure Prediction and Screening System Using Complex Machine Learning Methods Earth & Environmental Science1stAlyssa Cua & Caitlyn Lo12BellarmineAn Investigation of the Effects of Marine Protected Areas on Biodiversity in the Puget Sound Earth & Environmental Science1stMadeline Christensen12BellarmineNew Estimates of Nitrogen

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    not be performed alone-get assistance before handling a cleanup. If you work in Rieke Science Center, please contact the Chemical Hygiene Officer to dispose of Hazardous Waste. All other areas of campus must submit a work request form to Facilities Management to pick up the material. If you are not sure whether your waste is hazardous, please contact the Department of Environmental Health and Safety at safety@plu.eduSafety Data Sheets (SDS) and Chemical InventoriesEHS is required to keep on file