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Tony Warfield https://www.plu.edu/ourthirstyplanet/staff/tony-warfield/

Tony Warfield Senior Manager for Development Studies, Environmental Programs, Port of Tacoma; will join Connie Baker Biography Biography Tony Warfield has practiced in the environmental field for over twenty years in the Puget Sound region. He has worked for the Washington State Department of Ecology, the Boeing Company, the Washington State Department of Transportation and most recently the Port of Tacoma where he serves as the Senior Manager for Development Services in the Port’s

Marit Trelstad https://www.plu.edu/tedx/staff/marit-trelstad/

Marit Trelstad Professor of Constructive and Lutheran Theology Biography Biography Marit Trelstad is Professor of Constructive and Lutheran Theology at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington. Her scholarly work combines feminist, process and Lutheran theologies and has focused on Christology, theological anthropology, the doctrine of God, and science and religion (including economics, geoengineering and ecology). As a contributor and editor, she published Cross Examinations: Readings

Biologist use Murdock grants to study birds, fish https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2009/07/23/biologist-use-murdock-grants-to-study-birds-fish/

Charitable Trust will fund three student-faculty research projects. Each year, the trust funds dozens of projects that will enhance the quality of life in the Pacific Northwest by providing grants and enrichment programs to organizations seeking to strengthen the region’s educational, spiritual, and cultural base in creative and sustainable ways. In 2009, the trust funded 43 scientific projects with $2.9 million in grants. “The foundation feels it’s important to support scientific exploration of the

Paid Science and Engineering Summer Research Opportunities at Rice University https://www.plu.edu/chemistry/news/2021/01/25/paid-science-and-engineering-summer-research-opportunities-at-rice-university/

to predict and analyze biological functions sufficiently to understand complex biological phenomena, reprogram cells to perform new tasks, and prevent diseases. Students from a range of majors are encouraged to apply, including biology, bioengineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, ecology, environmental science, physics, computer science, statistics, or related engineering fields. BioXFEL REU: Hosted by IBB, students in this REU will engage in hands-on research studying the structure

Science and Engineering Summer Research Opportunities at Rice University https://www.plu.edu/physics/news/science-and-engineering-summer-research-opportunities-at-rice-university/

to predict and analyze biological functions sufficiently to understand complex biological phenomena, reprogram cells to perform new tasks, and prevent diseases. Students from a range of majors are encouraged to apply, including biology, bioengineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, ecology, environmental science, physics, computer science, statistics, or related engineering fields. BioXFEL REU: Hosted by IBB, students in this REU will engage in hands-on research studying the structure

MSACST Program in Chemistry at the University of Washington https://www.plu.edu/chemistry/news/2022/12/13/msacst-program-in-chemistry-at-the-university-of-washington/

MSACST Program in Chemistry at the University of Washington Posted by: alemanem / December 13, 2022 December 13, 2022 University of Washington Master of Science In Applied Chemical Science & Technology Application deadline is Jan 31st, 2023 For more information see the MSACST Info Session Flyer or/& plan to attend the zoom information session on Jan 4th 4-5pm. Read Previous Summer REU Opportunities – Clean Energy & Materials Research Read Next Aquatic Chemical Ecology (ACE) at Georgia Tech

Former Gov. Gregoire is PLU’s Earth Day Speaker https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2014/03/18/former-gov-gregoire-is-plus-earth-day-speaker/

be asking these questions, and pushing everyone to do his or her part – and, she stresses, you do have a part – in helping preserve and restore Washington’s natural resources, particularly Puget Sound. Serving as the state’s 22nd governor between 2005 and 2013, Gregoire led the state in the cleanup of Puget Sound, primarily through the creation of the Puget Sound Partnership. During her career of public service, she also led the state Department of Ecology as its director and was state Attorney

Major and Minor Requirements https://www.plu.edu/environmental-studies/major-minor/

and Science – 8 semester hours These courses emphasize the understanding of scientific knowledge that underpins environmental issues. The interpretation and presentation of data along with concepts of science are stressed. Students select two courses (from two different departments) from the following: BIOL 116: Introductory Ecology (4) BIOL 367: Conservation Biology & Management, Pre-req: BIOL 226 (4) BIOL 368: Ecology, Pre-req: BIOL 226 (4) BIOL 369: Marine Biology, Pre-req: BIOL 226 (4) CHEM

Award-winning science journalist, microbiologist, and author Bryn Nelson to speak at Rachel Carson L https://www.plu.edu/natural-sciences/news/award-winning-science-journalist-microbiologist-and-author-bryn-nelson-to-speak-at-rachel-carson-lecture/

Poop Has Transformed Science and Reshaped the World,” the 2024 Rachel Carson Science, Technology and Society Lecture, on February 21 at 7:00 P.M. in the Anderson University Center at PLU. Drawing on his background as a former microbiologist with expertise in bacterial biochemistry from the University of Washington, Nelson seamlessly integrates insights from biology, biomedicine, ecology, green technology, and unconventional travel destinations. The Seattle-based freelance writer and editor is an

Explore https://www.plu.edu/admission-first-year/explore/

Behrens, whose research and teaching focuses on Marine Biology and Ecology.