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Innovation and the Mind Posted by: halvormj / January 11, 2018 Image: Problem solving in Psychology is closely related to other disciplines. Photo by Morgan Harper Nichols on Unsplash. January 11, 2018 By Sarah Cornell-Maier. Understanding the function of the human brain is a truly enlightening experience, especially when you tie brain research into the newest developments in computer technology, creativity, and innovation studies. Recently, I got the opportunity to sit down at Pacific Lutheran

5 Reasons to Pursue a Master’s in Kinesiology Posted by: Marcom Web Team / January 15, 2021 January 15, 2021 A Master's in Kinesiology is a great way to study the theoretical and practical foundations of human activity, and ultimately, land a meaningful career in this important field.Are you passionate about improving the physical well-being of others? Do you want to make a positive impact in a variety of health-related fields? Are you interested in learning more about the evidence-based field

A Silent Story: PLU Faculty Member is a Witness to Refugee Crisis Posted by: Sandy Dunham / September 8, 2015 Image: Millions of children have been affected by the war in Syria. (File photo) September 8, 2015 By Antonios FinitsisAssociate Professor and Religion Department ChairTACOMA, Wash. (Sept. 8, 2015)—The story I want to share with you is silent. No words were exchanged. It is one of those cases in which words fail to express the extent of human despair. Thank God, it is also a case in

April 19, 2010 Claim: A carbon tax will reduce pollution In general, a tax on an action induces people to do less of the action. A “carbon tax” would raise the price of consuming goods like fossil fuels that cause carbon dioxide emissions, thus giving incentive to consume less of these. No one likes higher prices. But we as a society pay the cost of polluting emissions in other ways. Using less fossil fuel, for example, would not only reduce carbon dioxide emissions implicated in global climate

April 11, 2012 H2O Project Beginning Wednesday, April 11 a group of PLU students from various campus organizations – including Campus Ministry, Sustainability, G.R.E.A.N., and the Wang Center – are launching the H2O Project. From April 11 until Earth Day April 22, students are taking the H2O challenge and making tap water their only beverage. This effort will seize the purchase of beverage products from large corporations during the pledge, reduce waster, and add to the consciousness of global

crowd. Ever since, the Tacoma Dome has hosted the celebration, which now attracts as many as 4,000 people. At the event’s 20th anniversary last Monday, Cunningham and Bernice Griffin received community service awards from the city’s Human Rights and Human Services Department. “I didn’t understand the magnitude of what it (the award) was until I was there,” Cunningham said. Tears sprung to Cunningham’s eyes as she recalled what if felt like to stand on that stage and look out at the audience, all of

century, where whales or hunters slaughtered the birds by the thousands for their pelts and meat, it means that now, when humans visit with a more benign purpose, researchers are able to get incredibly close to the birds. “They’ll go up and nibble on your shoes while you’re taking notes or photographing them,” he said. Although whales are not hunting them, the birds are still threatened by global warming, environmental degradation and human overpopulation. “They get pushed around quite a bit,” he said

and something new is created. It takes form until the wave is gone.” -Norman Edwards Jr. ’10 Product and Service Quality Manager, Boeing “Many innovation frameworks suggest that people need to find a problem to be solved, or a gap that needs a bridge. While many try to jump right to the solution, we should identify these problems and gaps first. Frequently, some of the most important problems and gaps are based on human needs … perhaps emotional needs, productivity needs, social needs, health

a.m. to 3 p.m. and is free and open to the public. It will provide information about local sustainable services and products, including transportation alternatives, green construction, energy conservation and alternative energy sources, waste minimization and recycling, and global climate change initiatives. The event will feature an array of speakers and exhibitors. Those scheduled to speak include the group Bridging Urban Gardens Sustainably (BUGS) to discuss community gardens in Tacoma, and

Greetings from the Dean Posted by: dupontak / May 13, 2021 May 13, 2021 By Professor Kevin O'BrienDean of HumanitiesPLU’s Division of Humanities concludes the 2020-21 school year with relief and gratitude. Dean Kevin O'Brien working from home. Also pictured is Pancake, one of two cats he adopted during the pandemic You can probably imagine the reasons for our relief. This was the third semester of the global COVID-19 pandemic and so the third semester of all or mostly remote learning at PLU