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  • If you missed last month’s PLU session, we invite you to join us THIS FRIDAY! The  Knight Campus Graduate Internship Program  at the University of Oregon provides an opportunity to  earn a master’s degree and a 9 month paid internship in science or engineering – in…

    applied physics.   Focus areas: PV/ Semiconductors, Polymers, Molecular Sensors and Optics. A professional network. That will provide the foundation for a career. A resume with something on it. Close to 90% of student interns have regular positions within 3 months of completing their internships. More data about what industry is all about. Even if you think you want a Phd, this program allows you to gain insight on what the marketplace is looking for – allowing you to be more strategic in choosing

  • Student and Alumni Research and Technical Opportunities at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) – Oak Ridge, TN    Appointments for Spring and Summer 2018! Apply now to the Nuclear Engineering Science Laboratory Synthesis Programs (NESLS) Program at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) – Spring or…

    , Government, Policy, Risk Analysis, Science Writing, Public Affairs, and Computer Sciences ·         Stipend based on academic status – range from $529/week to $935/week for full-time; pro-rated for part-time ·         Travel/Housing assistance (if eligible) ·         Professional development activities ·         Minimum GPA  – 3.0/4.0 ·         Open to U.S. and Eligible International Citizenship Visit http://www.orau.org/ornl or contact NESLS@orau.org for more information! Read Previous Summer Research

  • Job Title: QC Intern Department: Quality Control Open position: Seasonal Internship Supervisor: Manager, Quality Control Schedule: Weekly commitment of 20-40 hours per week. Duration 6 weeks to 6 months, agreed on upon hire. Actual schedule determined per selectee availability. Qualifications: Degree seeking student or recent…

    or biology. Junior or Senior preferred. Sincere interest in learning and developing professionally in the field of applied science. Team player with a positive attitude. Ability to work both in groups and independently with accuracy on time-sensitive projects. Responsibilities: Work with Lab Technicians in preparing samples for sensory evaluations. Assist with gas chromatography sample preparation and analysis. Assist with maintaining accurate laboratory records and lab cleanliness. Assist in

  • By Sarah Cornell-Maier. Understanding the function of the human brain is a truly enlightening experience, especially when you tie brain research into the newest developments in computer technology, creativity, and innovation studies. Recently, I got the opportunity to sit down at Pacific Lutheran University with…

    , innovations in technology and statistical analysis help research psychologists run their calculations using programs like SPSS Statistics. These computing innovations have increased researchers’ capabilities and given them opportunities for more advanced analysis through a much simpler process. Innovation is not just technology, of course, and in Psychology many areas of the discipline are undergoing rapid change. In fact, Psychology is relatively new in comparison to other sciences such as biology, and

  • Risk & Reward By Chris Albert The board of directors is listening intently to a fellow member about a decision they need to make. At risk are thousands of dollars, if not tens of thousands. They might lose it all. Or, they could reap great…

    they did. According to their adviser, the students made sure they weren’t becoming reactionary investors. “They have to use analysis,” Boeh said. “That’s the way they should do it. They’re not doing it based on gut reaction.” As much as Boeh implores students to use the knowledge they’ve learned, the decisions are still in their hands. “It’s not meant for me to be telling them what to do,” he said. And sure enough, thoughtful and thorough analysis helped rebuild the fund this last year. “The beauty

  • Associate Vice President Karen McConnell , Ph.D., recently stepped into a new role. It’s not only new for her, but also for PLU. She is the school’s first chief institutional effectiveness officer. McConnell explains that in this role she will help ensure that evidence-based decision-making…

    organize, communicate and use information and data,” she explains. “We can also bring new or innovative approaches to the way we do our work by bringing people together across traditionally unconventional lines and supplying them with quality data and information so that new ideas, new approaches, and new programs can emerge, and informed decisions can be made.” For McConnell, it makes a lot of sense that a place like PLU would be home to such a creative and forward-thinking role. “PLU has always been

  • If you search for the CV of Assistant Professor of Computer Science Renzhi Cao, Ph.D., you’ll find a list of published research papers longer than Foss Field. He says it’s a great feeling when a new piece of research is published. But what he finds…

    timely scholarship. “One of my goals at PLU is to promote early engagement of undergraduate students – especially for women and underrepresented students – in machine learning, bioinformatics, and the data science field,” he says. “I want to inspire students to pursue advanced STEM education and research careers.”  Cao explains: “Not only is research interesting for the students, I think it’s truly an important part of their education in computer science. I liken it to the Chinese proverb, from

  • As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, U.S. CMS is excited to announce the next edition of the RENEW-HEP USCMS SPRINT/ USCMS PURSUE combined  undergraduate internship program . The internship program is intended to address the under-representation of women and minority students in…

    internships is at  https://internships.fnal.gov/u-s-cms-undergraduate-internship/ and will be updated as soon the application opens. Focus of internship: The internships will offer female and minoritized undergraduate students an opportunity to perform a project under the mentorship of scientists working at the frontier of physics at one of the 50+ institutions in the United States. Students will use computational tools and data-science methods to learn about fundamental particles and their interactions

  • The Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction (HWTR) Program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Product Testing Project Manager (Natural Resource Scientist 2). This position is located in our Headquarters Building in Lacey, WA. Salary: $48,792.00 – $64,008.00 Annually We are looking…

    . The ideal candidate must have strong people skills and be able to work in close proximity with colleagues or independently. Required Qualifications: A Bachelor of science degree with major study in natural science, chemistry, environmental science, or other closely allied field AND three years of experience in sampling and chemical analysis of consumer products or related environmental media such as soil, water, waste or air. A Master’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or biochemistry

  • PLU professor to speak at the Second Annual Peter Berger Lecture at Boston University PLU Professor of Anthropology Elizabeth Brusco will speak at the Second Annual Peter Berger Lecture in the Comparative Study of Religion at Boston University. The lecture will be at 5 p.m.…

    September 1, 2012 PLU professor to speak at the Second Annual Peter Berger Lecture at Boston University PLU Professor of Anthropology Elizabeth Brusco will speak at the Second Annual Peter Berger Lecture in the Comparative Study of Religion at Boston University. The lecture will be at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8. Brusco’s lecture is titled “Barred from the Pulpit, Absent from the Stage, and Missing in the Analysis: Why We Must Keep Women in the Foreground in Understanding Global Pentecostalism