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Response to NYT article: ‘Is a Degree Still Worth It? Yes, Researchers Say, and the Payoff Is Gettin https://www.plu.edu/president/news/2014/09/05/response-to-nyt-article-is-a-degree-still-worth-it-yes-researchers-say-and-the-payoff-is-getting-better/

tuition costs. To put these findings in perspective, consider that investing in stocks has yielded an annual return of 7% and investing in bonds an annual return of 3% since 1950. Today, The Chronicle of Higher Education reviewed another study by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, which also concludes emphatically that the lifetime value of a bachelor’s degree is at an all time high. The researchers estimated that it now takes an average of 10 years to recoup the cost of a college education

TEDxTacoma 2016 Speaker: Miriam Barnett https://www.plu.edu/tedx/miriam-barnett/

Miriam Barnett has served in the non-profit world since 1987 when, after being a full-time craft artist for twelve years, she became the Executive Director of Allied Arts of Whatcom County in Bellingham, WA. In 2000, she moved to Tacoma to work for the Broadway Center for the Performing Arts where she was the Development Director for 2 years. Following her work at the BCPA, she became the Director of the Fund for Women and Girls at The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation. While working there

2022 Fred Hutch Summer Undergraduate Research Program https://www.plu.edu/physics/news/2022-fred-hutch-summer-undergraduate-research-program/

is now available on the SURP website. The application deadline is midnight Pacific Standard Time (PST) on Friday, January 7, 2022. Letters of recommendation for up to two references are due by midnight Pacific Standard Time (PST) on Friday, January 14, 2022. While we are planning to hold an on-site experience in 2022, we are monitoring the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and assessing the safest way for students and staff to conduct the program next summer. Read Previous UO Masters’ Internship program

Fred Hutch Summer Undergraduate Research Program https://www.plu.edu/physics/news/fred-hutch-summer-undergraduate-research-program/

is now available on the SURP website. The application deadline is midnight Pacific Standard Time (PST) on Friday, January 8, 2021. Letters of recommendation for up to two references are due by midnight Pacific Standard Time (PST) on Friday, January 15, 2021. While they are planning to hold an on-site experience in 2021, they are monitoring the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and assessing the safest way for students and staff to conduct the program next summer. Read Previous Summer Health Professions

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

research experiences for undergraduates (REUs) are ten-week research-immersion internship programs at Rice University during the 2022 summer that provide research interns full-time financial support and housing on campus for those who require it. Students need not have prior research experience to be considered for these summer research opportunities, and in fact our mission is to recruit students who are looking for a first-time research experience. See the REU flyer for more information. Now

Washington Applied Sustainability Internship (WASI) https://www.plu.edu/physics/news/washington-applied-sustainability-internship-wasi/

& Electronics Click here for the full descriptions Stipend Amount: $6,908 per student for a full-time, 10-week internship (interns must be available to work onsite or virtually at the businesses on a daily basis) Housing costs are not provided, but limited funds may be available to support program-related expenses Intern stipends are administered through Washington Sea Grant and the University of Washington Application Deadline: For full consideration, applications must be received by 5pm Pacific Time on

Capstone Talks 2020 https://www.plu.edu/chemistry/capstone-symposia/capstone-talks-2020-2/

unprecedented time. They have been real troopers. Way to go, class of 2020! We congratulate all of you on your hard work and accomplishments! [ A-G | H-J | K-M | N-R | S-Z ]A-G Competition between molecules: A co-crystal study of nitrile and amide functionalized compounds and applications to cavitands Carson J. Bergstrom, Senior Capstone Seminar A molecular library consisting of triazoles and benzotriazoles, functionalized with amides and nitriles in various substitutions was synthesized. We subsequently