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helped to develop new methods to build these luminescent molecules in a greener, more efficient manner. I’m confident they are well-prepared to take on new questions in their future paths.” Using a clever aptamer strategy, the ultimate goal was to employ these luminescent markers in labeling and activating RNA molecules. Essentially, they’re affixing a unique tag to RNA, enabling them to observe its intricate functions within cells. Understanding RNA activities is pivotal, as these molecules play a

starting new businesses. “I want to help them with branding, business strategy, and storytelling, which are essential for a business to thrive,” she says. Applying Innovation to the Everyday Ambachew wonders how Mexico’s women’s co-ops might succeed in Ethiopia, which she says has a culture similar to Mexico’s regarding gender roles. “I’d love to see more co-ops in Ethiopia, where women can benefit from having a platform to sell goods and bring in income.” As a career peer advisor at PLU, Ambachew

looking to increase your own marketability in any field, an MBA could be your way up the corporate ladder. Pursuing an MBA will signal to your employers that you are serious about your next career steps and equipped for career changes.An MBA will help you to lead change and set yourself up for success. Possible careers changes and promotions available through an MBA are: Financial Manager Human Resources Manager Health Care Management Not only will an MBA give you the competitive edge needed to secure

go further.” This attitude, along with her first love in music, has led Ha to examine various facets of marketing beyond the mere boosting of sales numbers. Marketing applications in artistic and cultural organizations, especially in service of art education, are especially important areas to her; corporate social responsibility is another. “At PLU, I can focus on my students, and really get to know them…their dream job or aspirations for the future.” Dr. Catherine Ha, Dr. Qin Zhang, and MSMA

a credit analyst in the corporate banking department in Seattle. That incredibly rich summer internship changed my life, relating my classroom studies to the real world. I was given challenging work and real responsibility; I had to deal with deadlines and collaborate as a team member. Relationships developed there proved invaluable after graduation. “Pursue internships or other opportunities where you can experience how classroom work applies to the real world. And do it sooner rather than

PLU. She encourages current and prospective candidates to take responsibility for their education, ask questions, and network. “Right now I work in Digital Strategy and Marketing Analytics for Metabolic Research Center. It’s a weight loss company that focuses on a long-term lifestyle change (rather than quick or temporary weight loss). We have over 100 locations across the United States. I support and maintain our national Facebook page.  I also work very heavily managing Facebook advertising for

diversity-focused corporate social responsibility programs for Washington industry titans like Costco, Safeco Insurance, Nordstrom, and Boeing. Those programs led to numerous scholarship, internship, and hiring initiatives, and $141 million invested in building an inclusive economy. More recently, he served as the chief philanthropy officer for university scholarships and student programs at University of California, Berkeley, working with partners across the world to build financial resources and

implement a strategy and experience the benefits and challenges, I am more likely to get them to try more. I believe distance learning will be the push that many of our reluctant adult learners need in order to incorporate digital models and instruction into face-to-face classrooms. I also believe this pandemic is going to lead to ongoing conversations about education equity and the digital divide, and I foresee more money being used for technology infrastructure and for professional development on

United States and, to add complexity to an already green and overwhelmed boy, I was transitioning in the aftermath of Sept. 11. That moment effectively served as my principle moment of ¨culture shock¨ during my study away experience at PLU. London led me to Valencia, Spain, following graduation, which led me to a job with the American Red Cross and a volunteer position with the World Affairs Council of Seattle. These experiences eventually guided me to India as a consultant on corporate social

strategy in everything from The Office (2001-2003), Modern Family (2009-2020), and Fleabag (2016-2019), to name just a few examples. In Persuasion this narration serves several purposes. First, it acts as a guide for viewers who may not have read the novel, or who are less familiar with the plot. For instance, Anne’s narration also acts as a replacement for Austen’s free indirect style of narration that is inaccessible in the medium of the film. However, the breaking of the fourth wall in Persuasion is