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  • The 2023 Lathisms Scholarship intends to support Hispanic/Latinx students interested in pursuing a career focused in the mathematical sciences; such career paths include, but are not limited to, scientific research, mathematics education, engineering, and finance. They will award 2-3 scholarships of up to $500 (each)…

    Lathisms Scholarship Posted by: nicolacs / March 15, 2023 March 15, 2023 The 2023 Lathisms Scholarship intends to support Hispanic/Latinx students interested in pursuing a career focused in the mathematical sciences; such career paths include, but are not limited to, scientific research, mathematics education, engineering, and finance. They will award 2-3 scholarships of up to $500 (each) in the first year, aimed at prospective and current undergraduate/graduate students. The deadline is March

  • This exhibit of student work is based on an art class assignment in which students were given everyday objects and tasked with replicating and constructing forms using sheets and rolls of cardboard, self-adhesive paper tape, and hot glue. The project covered scale, mathematical reasoning, armatures,…

    On Exhibit: Cardboard Containers sculptures by 3-D design students Posted by: Holly Senn / May 15, 2023 May 15, 2023 This exhibit of student work is based on an art class assignment in which students were given everyday objects and tasked with replicating and constructing forms using sheets and rolls of cardboard, self-adhesive paper tape, and hot glue. The project covered scale, mathematical reasoning, armatures, product design, logo and graphic design, and the aesthetics of commercialism. To

  • The National Museum of Mathematics is pleased to announce the  2024-2025 MoMath Exponent Fellowship program .   A limited number of graduating math majors from around the country will be accepted for this highly selective, paid, year-long opportunity to work at the National Museum of…

    2024-2025 MoMath Exponent Fellowship Program Posted by: nicolacs / February 8, 2024 February 8, 2024 The National Museum of Mathematics is pleased to announce the 2024-2025 MoMath Exponent Fellowship program.  A limited number of graduating math majors from around the country will be accepted for this highly selective, paid, year-long opportunity to work at the National Museum of Mathematics, where they will: Interact with the public as a mathematical docent on the exhibit floor. Build outreach

  • Associate Professor Emeritus of Mathematics | Department of Mathematics | zhuma@plu.edu

    Mei Zhu Associate Professor Emeritus of Mathematics Email: zhuma@plu.edu Status:Emeritus Professional Education Ph.D., Mathematics, University of Washington, 1994 M.S., University of Washington, 1990 M.S., Chinese Academia Sinica, Beijing, 1988 B.S., Tsinghua University, Beijing, 1985 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Mathematical Biology Differential Equations Numerical Analysis

  • The Lightboard from Instructional Technologies is a tool that can be used to create written or visual demonstrations for instructional videos.

    demonstrate complicated material, such as a mathematical formula or diagram. The presenter can write or draw as they explain the content, providing helpful visuals that can improve understanding.Advantages of VideoViewers can pause, fast-forward, and rewind videos, which gives them the control to learn at their own pace. These unique functionalities are an advantage that video has over live in-class instruction. Instructor-created videos are also personal; the presenter speaks and looks directly into the

  • “Data science allows for collaboration between many different fields. Much of the work I am doing involves interacting with specialists in math, physics and biology.

    data. The minor is designed for students from virtually any major, although quantitative literacy at or exceeding the level of PLU MATH 140 (Precalculus) is required. Full details and requirements are available in the PLU catalog.“Data science allows for collaboration between many different fields. Much of the work I am doing involves interacting with specialists in math, physics and biology. Handling and analyzing the data their experiments have generated is critical in getting the most out of

  • Join the Physics Department to hear the senior capstone presentations. Student presentations will take place Friday May 11, 2018. Talks are scheduled in Morken 132.

    2018 Physics Capstone SymposiumJoin the Physics Department to hear the senior capstone presentations. Student presentations will take place Friday May 11, 2018. Talks are scheduled in Morken 132. Computational Modeling 3:00 Ashley Clendenen, “Exploring the Behavior of Two Dimensional Oscillators” 3:15 Carl Sanderson, “A traffic flow model and perturbations caused by driver behavioral changes”   Optics 3:30 Carly Stauffer, “Detective Mode: A Sweeping Investigation of the Helium-Neon Laser” 3:45

  • Join the Physics Department to hear the senior capstone presentations. Student presentations will take place Friday May 10, 2019. Talks are scheduled in Morken 105.

    2019 Physics Capstone SymposiumJoin the Physics Department to hear the senior capstone presentations. Student presentations will take place Friday May 10, 2019. Talks are scheduled in Morken 105. Fluids and Waves 1:45 Laura Glastra “Microplastic Adsorption of Heavy Metals in Estuarine Systems” 2:00 Adam Lamontagne “Non-Newtonian fluid response to impact: An exploration” 2:15 Jeremy Flannery “Fundamentals of Fourier Transforms” 30-minute break   Optics 3:00 Robert Norton “A Review of Brewster’s

  • An undergraduate program in physics provides excellent preparation for graduate study in many areas of the physical sciences and engineering, such as mechanical engineering, civil engineering,

    GraduatesAn undergraduate program in physics provides excellent preparation for graduate study in many areas of the physical sciences and engineering, such as mechanical engineering, civil engineering, aeronautical engineering, aerospace engineering, optical engineering and electrical engineering. Many applied physics graduates pursue professional careers in the industry immediately after graduation from PLU, but the program also provides excellent preparation for graduate study in nearly all

  • News for Pacific Lutheran University.

    Let’s Gaze At the Stars Join members of the PLU Physics Department and the Tacoma Astronomical Society (TAS) starting at 8:30pm on Thursday, August 15th, 2024 to take a tour of the observatory, learn about the stars, and look through telescopes (if there are clear skies)! Dress warmly. Follow the… June 24, 2024