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  • Tacoma News Tribune continues support of MediaLab in their 10th year The success of MediaLab has given students an opportunity to gain valuable skills in a real-world setting. It’s been a goldmine of experience, leading students to internships and jobs and winning them an Emmy and multiple nominations. In addition to faculty and university support, outside… February 10, 2016 MediaLab

  • NicolaiMAJOR Bachelor of Science Degree in Data ScienceThe Bachelor of Science degree in data science equips students with the knowledge, skills, and habits of mind (e.g., curiosity, skepticism, holding results with intellectual humility) needed to harness the power of data ethically and responsibly. The Bachelor of Science degree is jointly offered by the mathematics and computer science departments.Learning OutcomesThe primary learning outcomes for the data science major’s curriculum are: Design: Be able

  • justice. I remember reading about apartheid and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and really becoming aware of the hatred and injustice in the world. Dr. (Karen) Travis introduced me to public health and showed me a way to use my skills in a field that I was passionate about. My ways of thinking were influenced by my economics classes, I often stop and think about the incentive structures that are leading people to make certain decisions, or about the economics of prevention. I also reinforced my value

  • Course Descriptions PHIL 121 : The Examined Life - VW Introduces philosophy by considering perennial topics and issues, such as what makes an action right or wrong and whether belief in God is reasonable. Includes a focus on developing skills in critical and systematic thinking. (4) PHIL 125 : Ethics and the Good Life - VW Major moral theories of Western civilization, including contemporary moral theories. Critical application to selected moral issues. (4) PHIL 128 : Politics and the Good

  • special interest is a caregiver/parent adaptation of FAP designed to help parents of autistic kids shift from compliance to connection-based strategies to support emotion regulation through Awareness, Courage and Love. I am so grateful for the education and mentorship I received through PLU’s social work program. I truly feel it has given me the skills I need to create a life that sustainably meets my needs while doing the work I find so meaningful and important. Elle Winterwood (she/they) '08 Desiree

  • 253.535.7400 www.plu.edu/computer-science/ cs@plu.edu Laurie Murphy, M.S., Chair Our curriculum prepares students to work in industry as professional software developers, to continue their studies in graduate school, or to apply their computational skills to another field. With a degree in computer science you might end up writing code for software simulations of proteins, creating the next big video game, or developing a social application that connects people in new ways. The possibilities

  • self-confidence in mathematics, and to sharpen critical thought in mathematics. Topics selected by the instructor. Prerequisite: Eligibility based on PLU Math Placement Exam, or permission of instructor. (4) MATH 115 : College Algebra and Trigonometry - QR A review of algebra emphasizing problem solving skills. The notion of function is introduced via examples from polynomial, rational, trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions. We also explore inverse trigonometric functions, identities

  • the professional percussion ensemble Happy Hammers, a group that performs a broad cross-section of percussion music of various ethnic origins including the steel drums from Trinidad, African drumming of the Ewe and Yoruba tribes, Afro-Cuban drumming, Brazilian sambas, and jazz for mallet keyboard instruments. Ivester earned a Bachelor of Music degree from Eastern Washington University, and he did undergraduate and graduate work in ethnomusicology at the University of Hawaii that included field

  • staff to ensure each student is developing the skills to become an effective teacher and role model. Flexible schedule provides face to face, online, and hybrid courses at nights and on weekends so students are able to work while finishing the degree. Close, collaborative partnerships to support candidates with ARC partner districts including Bethel, Clover Park, Franklin Pierce, and Puyallup. Full time internship or employment in a school with coursework weekends and online. Loading... It’s FREE to

  • a faculty member during the year. Program Highlights: Mentorships with our faculty last for a full year, ensuring a high-quality experience at a more leisurely pace – ideal for busy professionals and those who wish to take time to develop their work’s fullest potential. Faculty are nationally known writers who are also outstanding teachers. Outside Experience component allows each participant to design an independent project that will enhance his or her skills and advance specific writing goals