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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

workplace quickly after graduating.” Sara Christensen, 2017After graduating from PLU with a BA in Economics, BA in Politics and Government, and a Mathematics minor, Sara will be continuing her studies at the University of Washington where she will be pursing a Master of Education in Higher Education Leadership. Sara hopes to combine her interest in higher education with her background in economics to identify more equitable and efficient ways of funding higher education in the U.S. Desirae Haselwood

board. He also leads several research studies with an emphasis on sports-related concussion across the lifespan. Concussion is not a new issue in the sports world, although it has gotten a lot of attention in recent years, Cullum said. He is involved in baseline testing and evaluation of each athlete prior to the start of a sports season. If an athlete is injured, the testing is repeated and compared to baseline. The tests measure concentration, memory and other cognitive functions. “Some

Contact Us To learn more about social impact projects at PLU, contact the following team members. Innovation Studies Student Ambassadors for Social Impact (2022): Heven Ambachew (Computer science, Innovation studies) Mary Campbell (History, Business, Innovation studies) Felix Halvorson (English writing, Communication, German, Music) Social Impact Group / Community Engagement Dr. Mike Halvorson (Innovation Studies) George Zeno (PLU Advancement) Dr. Mark Mulder (School of Business) Shelly Cano