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Bend, WA.  Research is intended to provide support for projects in the broad meaning of the environment.  The projects can range from basic understanding of habitat and ecology to implications of many other earth science, molecular biology, chemistry and engineering problems. How to Support our StudentsDonations are also accepted through PLU’s Office of Advancement (253-535-7177, advancement@plu.edu); please clearly specify the name of the chemistry endowment to which you would like to contribute

heading up to the second floor of the Rieke Science Center to culture, poke at, prod, and count— yes, count—yeast cells for the next eight hours. And she wouldn’t have it any other way. Deane, a biology major, is working 10 weeks this summer with Assistant Professor of Chemistry Tina Saxowsky, doing a series of experiments that will look at the evolution of the little critters that make your bread rise. How do they mutate, and how did these traits give them an advantage to survive? How does drug

, volunteers by coaching sixth-grade boys basketball. Her service is about “paying it forward” and honoring the positive impact that youth basketball coaches had on her life. “I just remember my sixth-grade self and I try to give the kids I coach what I got from my coaches and teach them to have love for the game and to go out and have fun,” said Price, a biology major from Tacoma. “I love the kids and try to teach them everything I know about basketball.” Turner is quick to point out that while PLU

the women’s basketball team, volunteers by coaching sixth-grade boys basketball. Her service is about “paying it forward” and honoring the positive impact that youth basketball coaches had on her life. “I just remember my sixth-grade self and I try to give the kids I coach what I got from my coaches and teach them to have love for the game and to go out and have fun,” said Price, a biology major from Tacoma. “I love the kids and try to teach them everything I know about basketball.” Turner is

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Frequently Asked QuestionsGeneralDo I have to know Norwegian or be taking a course in Norwegian to be eligible?No. All lectures, discussions and course materials are in English. Are there certain majors that are given first priority for selection as a Peace Scholar?No. Students from all areas of study may apply. It is important that you have an understanding of and an intellectual curiosity about peace in a global context. But this might be peace related to disciplines as diverse as biology and

students do choose to major in biology and chemistry, there have been students who have majored in psychology, sociology, Hispanic studies, religion, and others. As a pre-health sciences student, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with our Pre-Health Sciences Advising Team, made up of professors from the Colleges of Natural Sciences and Health Professions who have years of experience helping students meet their goals of becoming health care professionals. This, combined with our reputation of

multiple groups even though I was not a music major or minor.  The department didn’t have a closed-off feel where non-majors were unwelcome.  I wouldn’t be where I am without PLU!  I had many opportunities to participate in student-faculty research in the biology department and gain valuable experience that is helping me succeed in grad school now.  PLU in general made me a critical thinker, a good communicator/writer, and gave me the passion to pursue my vocation.” — Allison Lansverk, Biology and

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