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gathered samples and expertly interpreted the amassed data. This research project was part of the Natural Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Program (NSSURP). NSSURP allows student researchers to work directly with PLU faculty mentors to experience a learning dimension rarely accessible from the academic-year textbook and laboratory assignments. Research projects reflect the natural sciences fields of biology, chemistry, computer science, environmental studies, geosciences, mathematics, physics

being choked by plastic rings, the inventors hope that animals will be able to eat them if they want–or not. Importantly, the rings also use up less plastic than traditional rings, and they avoid other negative environmental effects. Better Chargers Anyone have a dead smart phone? If you’re in this category now and then, you might appreciate WattUp, a new wireless charging device developed by the Energous Corporation. Instead of having to remember to plug in your phones or other battery-powered

perspective as an alumnus—and a current PLU parent—to his role as dean.“PLU was absolutely transformational for me, and to this day I still have connections with faculty and friends that were created at PLU,” Mulder says. “I want this generation of Lutes to have transformational experiences at PLU as well, and I’m excited to work with students, staff, faculty, campus colleagues and external stakeholders to help make that happen.” Mulder’s areas of academic focus include marketing strategy and planning

present their research during a poster session. 2022 Program Dates: June 6 – August 13, 2022 In addition to laboratory research, fellows attend weekly seminars given by UT Southwestern faculty members. Informal discussions about careers in science and graduate training are also scheduled. Approximately 50 fellows participate in the summer research program. Fellows are assigned to a laboratory and research project according to their previous training and research interests. Research areas include