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  • Yaquelin Ramirez’s ’22 passion for helping others leads to a future in healthcare https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/yaquelin-ramirezs-22-passion-for-helping-others-leads-to-a-future-in-healthcare/

    why I went the natural sciences route,” she said. “But I changed my mind because I enjoyed the science part better than I thought I would.” Her passion for fact-finding led to a research job with Southern Illinois University through the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Summer Research, funded by the National Science Foundation. Her work included studying ammonia decomposition for the release of hydrogen. Her research was performed using computational chemistry, an area Ramirez enjoys

  • Outside Experience https://www.plu.edu/mfa/outside-experience/

    to strengthen their writing skills and/or practice; they can explore broader aspects of the writing life, such as publishing internships or teaching opportunities; they can immerse themselves in research for a specific writing project; they can contribute to the cultural and literary life of their own communities. Each participant designs their experience with the support and oversight of the Outside Experience coordinator. Here’s a sample of what some RWW students have done for their Outside

  • Diversity Center Alums: Complexities of Care and Service Abroad https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2019/07/10/complexities-of-care/

    considering many people are without the privilege to serve or travel abroad. Wiley, Urdangarain and Shah explore how service impacts indigenous communities, the need to exercise care in the context of service, and the ways in which the White Savior Complex manifests itself through service. Katherine Wiley traveled to semi-rural Mauritania, first as a Peace Corp volunteer and then again to conduct research analyzing how ex-slaves and slave descendants are understanding their identities and reworking social

  • Yaquelin Ramirez’s ’22 passion for helping others leads to a future in healthcare https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2022/05/05/yaquelin-ramirez/

    that’s why I went the natural sciences route,” she said. “But I changed my mind because I enjoyed the science part better than I thought I would.” Her passion for fact-finding led to a research job with Southern Illinois University through the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Summer Research, funded by the National Science Foundation. Her work included studying ammonia decomposition for the release of hydrogen. Her research was performed using computational chemistry, an area Ramirez

  • Articles Posted by https://www.plu.edu/comm-media-designarts/news/author/brisketr/

    Professor Justin Eckstein wins Rohrer Research Award Congratulations to Justin Eckstein, Assistant Professor of Communication and Director of Debate, who was recently awarded the 2017 Daniel Rohrer Award for Outstanding Research by the American Forensics Association.  His research is titled, “Sound Arguments, Argumentation and Advocacy”. Among the most important activities of the… December 14, 2018

  • News https://www.plu.edu/economics/news/

    Joel Earlywine ’17 Wins Best Research Abstract Award Joel Earlywine Wins Best Research Abstract Award Joel Earlywine (PLU Economics, 2017) School of Public Health Boston University, has won the best Research Abstract award for the Association for Multidisciplinary Education and Research in Substance Abuse and Addiction (AMERSA) for 2019. More December 2, 2019

  • New Library Site https://www.plu.edu/library/news/new-library-site-design/

    wanted to be as transparent as possible about the changes that were made and why we made these changes. Overall, the changes to the site reflect the guiding principles outlined by MarComm, but we also had to consider what aspects and pages of the site are used and viewed the most. All this being said, we also expect that the changes we made will cause some issues whenever some people need to access a certain research resources or a library service. With this in mind, here is a rundown of the biggest

  • Archives in Video https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/type/video/

    A day in the life as a cancer research center intern PLU chemistry major Elijah Singleton ’25 takes us with him for a day in the life at his summer internship at the Fred Hutch Cancer Center in Seattle. October 9, 2023

  • 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/

    July 23, 2009 Biology professors win coveted Murdock grants Turning over barnacle-encrusted rocks, one by one, craning your neck to catch a glimpse of a bird or sloshing through a muddy tributary might not seem like hard core scientific endeavors. But think again. It’s research such as this that gleaned three assistant professors of biology – Michael Behrens, Julie Smith and Jacob Egge – grants totaling more than $120,000. The support, provided by the Vancouver, Wash. based M.J. Murdock

  • Family and Friends – Resolute Online: Fall 2016 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/fall-2016/family-and-friends/

    Family and Friends – Resolute Online: Fall 2016 Search Features Features Welcome The Saint John’s Bible Hospitality Reformation Listen Called to PLU Women and the Holocaust On Campus Discovery Discovery Attaway Lutes Research Grants Accolades Lute Library Blogs Alumni News Alumni Board Letter Bjug Harstad Day of Giving Alumni Award Winners dCenter Alumni Weekend Alumni Profiles Class Notes Class Notes Family and Friends Submit a Class Note Calendar Calendar Calendar Highlights Family and