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  • Budapest Semesters in Mathematics Education (BSME) https://www.plu.edu/math/news/budapest-semesters-in-mathematics-education-bsme/

    interested in the learning and teaching of secondary mathematics. Participants explore the Hungarian pedagogy, in which a strong and explicit emphasis is placed on problem solving, mathematical creativity, and communication. Why Summer@BSME? Today’s teachers are expected to provide students with opportunities to struggle productively towards understanding, and the Hungarian pedagogy has the potential to play a critical role in this endeavor. At Summer@BSME, we are excited for our participants to develop

  • Judith Kitchen https://www.plu.edu/mfa/staff/judith-kitchen/

    , winner of the S. Mariella Gable Prize from Graywolf Press, as well as a critical study of William Stafford, Writing the World (Oregon State University Press).  She edited (with Ted Kooser, former U. S. Poet Laureate) an anthology of bird poems: The Poets Guide to the Birds (Anhinga Press).  In addition, she edited three collections of short nonfiction: In Short; In Brief; and Short Takes (all W. W. Norton).  A fourth anthology—Brief Encounter, co-edited with Dinah Lenney—is forthcoming from W. W

  • Learning Outcomes https://www.plu.edu/political-science/home/learning-outcomes/

    analytical skills in interpreting data.Introduction to data collection techniques including quantitative and qualitative techniques.Operationalization and measurement.Data collection.Data analysis. Demonstrate critical, independent thinking about politics and public life.Recognize rights, responsibilities, and privileges of participating in, and contributing as a citizen in a diverse society. Have and awareness of one's own biases, including reflection on one's own political socialization and the effects

  • Student-Faculty Publication: Bringing a Berry Back from the Land of the Dead https://www.plu.edu/prism/student-faculty-publication-bringing-a-berry-back-from-the-land-of-the-dead/

    Student-Faculty Publication: Bringing a Berry Back from the Land of the DeadAn Environmental Studies capstone has led to a co-authored publication for Kimberly Wogahn (’14) and Religion Professor Suzanne Crawford O’Brien. Wogahn’s senior capstone in Environmental Studies provided a critical assessment of the (predominantly Euroamerican) organic and slow-food movement, placing it in contrast with efforts to improve food accessibility for marginalized and at-risk communities. One aspect of her

  • Course Descriptions https://www.plu.edu/economics/course-descriptions/

    , and externalities will be applied to contemporary issues such as pollution, international trade, and health care. (4) ECON 102 : Principles of Macroeconomics - ES Introduces the economy as a whole and major issues such as inflation, unemployment, economic growth, and international trade. (4) ECON 215 : Investigating Environmental and Economic Change in Europe - ES, GE An introduction to the environmental economic problems and policy prospects of modern Europe. Focus on economic incentives and

  • PLU professors and students dive deep into the psychology of the pandemic https://www.plu.edu/natural-sciences/news/plu-professors-and-students-dive-deep-into-the-psychology-of-the-pandemic/

    critical thinking, theory building, research methods, statistical analysis and using psychology in human context. The Bachelor of Science degree also is an excellent degree option for students with an interest in pre-medicine (including [psychiatry), behavioral health, cognitive neuroscience, or neuropsychology. Read Previous PLU’s Lathiena Nervo discusses her work and being named one of the “1,000 inspiring Black scientists in America” Read Next Q&A with Biology Major Brandon Nguyen ’21 LATEST POSTS

  • PLU professor participates in Think & Drink event that engages community in tough dialogue about rac https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2016/11/11/think-drink/

    and racial division in our communities. Think & Drink is sponsored by Humanities Washington, a statewide organization that coordinates events and programs to engage people in critical thinking and dialogue. Sociology of FamiliesLearn more about Teresa Ciabattari's recently published bookCiabattari said Think & Drink events offer a shared space for diverse people to come together in community and engage in tough conversations. So far, she has participated in two events — in Yakima and Spokane

  • Sophia Barro ’22 is following her passion for faith, literacy and diversity into elementary educatio https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2022/05/19/sophia-barro-2/

    really stepped up to support me. I remember that so fondly. Trauma can really affect students, and I want to be able to show the same care and concern to my students as my teachers showed for me.What led you to PLU? My oldest sister attended PLU for a couple of years, so I was familiar with PLU. I did not want to stay in Tacoma when I was first looking for a college, as I am a local student. My high school counselor encouraged me to consider PLU anyway. I told my mom I would attend Lute Overnight but

  • Trinidad and Tobago – Resolute Online: Fall 2019 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/fall-2019/trinidad-tobago/

    friends,” said Angie Hambrick, PLU’s associate vice president of diversity, justice and sustainability. “The trip aligned perfectly with the values of the Diversity Center — perspective taking, critical reflection, community, and care — and allowed us to fully and authentically engage with the people and culture of T&T and with each other.” The group began the trip by ranging all across Trinidad — touring the capital city of Port of Spain; learning the history of the islands’ colonial past; exploring

  • Thomas Kyle-Milward – Resolute Online: Fall 2019 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/fall-2019/author/kylemitl/

    with other alumni, staff, family and friends,” said Angie Hambrick, PLU’s associate vice president of diversity, justice and sustainability. “The trip aligned perfectly with the values of the Diversity Center — perspective taking, critical reflection, community, and care — and allowed us to fully and authentically engage with the people and culture of T&T and with each other.” The group began the trip by ranging all across Trinidad — touring the capital city of Port of Spain; learning the history