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Electrochemical Society Careers and Industry Day May 14th https://www.plu.edu/chemistry/news/2021/05/04/electrochemical-society-careers-and-industry-day-may-14th/

Electrochemical Society Careers and Industry Day May 14th Posted by: alemanem / May 4, 2021 May 4, 2021 The Pacific Northwest Section of the Electrochemical Society (ECS) is sponsoring an inaugural *free* industry day to promote careers in electrochemistry. All students and postdoctoral researchers interested in careers in electrochemical fields are invited, whether or not they are ECS members. The goal of this event is to connect undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers

Virtual Open House – Oregon Health and Science University https://www.plu.edu/chemistry/news/2021/09/24/virtual-open-house-oregon-health-and-science-university/

Virtual Open House – Oregon Health and Science University Posted by: nicolacs / September 24, 2021 September 24, 2021 Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) graduate students will develop a broad understanding across biomedical disciplines with strong foundations in quantitative literacy and critical thinking. This allows our students to identify important biomedical questions, design and execute experimental approaches, conduct data analysis and interpretation, and communicate rigorous

Webinar On Careers In Worker Health and Safety https://www.plu.edu/chemistry/news/2021/10/08/webinar-on-careers-in-worker-health-and-safety/

Webinar On Careers In Worker Health and Safety NWCOHS Information Session Posted by: alemanem / October 8, 2021 October 8, 2021 The Northwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety (NWCOHS) at the University of Washington prepares graduate students for careers in worker health and safety through training programs, significant financial support and community-engaged research opportunities. The NWCOHS offers funded graduate training for MS and PhD degrees. They are hosting a webinar on careers

USM School of Polymer Science and Engineering REU https://www.plu.edu/chemistry/news/2024/01/23/usm-school-of-polymer-science-and-engineering-reu/

USM School of Polymer Science and Engineering REU Posted by: alemanem / January 23, 2024 January 23, 2024 Are you a rising sophomore, junior or senior looking to complete an REU this summer? Applications for USM’s School of Polymer Science and Engineering REU program close on February 1st, 2024! What to expect Hands on research Workshops, team building, field trips State conference attendance Outreach Social Activities Research Areas Functional Polymeric Materials Energy & Sustainability

ACS Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Respect (DEIR) Scholarship https://www.plu.edu/chemistry/news/2024/05/07/acs-diversity-inclusion-equity-and-respect-deir-scholarship/

ACS Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Respect (DEIR) Scholarship Posted by: nicolacs / May 7, 2024 May 7, 2024 The Puget Sound Section of the ACS has extended the deadline for their $2000 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect Scholarship. Applications are now due May 15th. Go here for all the details: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vAqpwv1EGik22b63KOmU6IcsQQ0wAM1_/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=110557007756855628016&rtpof=true&sd=true Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled in a

Life Under Drones: A Scholarly and Research Symposium https://www.plu.edu/comm-media-designarts/news/2019/09/09/life-under-drones-a-scholarly-and-research-symposium/

Life Under Drones: A Scholarly and Research Symposium Posted by: Reesa Nelson / September 9, 2019 September 9, 2019 Life Under Drones is the first of its kind: a gathering of leaders in scholarly, military, artistic, and technology industries to assess the influence of drones on contemporary life. Taking place September 18-19, 2019, Life Under Drones will feature keynotes presentations, panels, art installations, workshops, student research, and more as leaders from an array of diverse

Part I. – ACCESS TO PERSONNEL AND FACULTY FILES https://www.plu.edu/faculty-handbook/section-iv-personnel-policies-and-employment-benefits/part-i-access-to-faculty-personnel-files/

faculty, such as evaluative material prepared by colleagues and others, is not normally maintained in the faculty member’s personnel file. Such material may be placed in faculty files maintained by the president, the provost, the dean of the member’s school or division, and/or the chair of the faculty member’s department. This material is not subject to regular access by the faculty member. A faculty member who is concerned about confidential information in their faculty file should contact the

Part IX. – THE RANK AND TENURE COMMITTEE PROCEDURES https://www.plu.edu/faculty-handbook/section-iv-personnel-policies-and-employment-benefits/part-ix-the-rank-and-tenure-committee-procedures/

The following are the internal operating procedures of the Rank and Tenure Committee in effect at the time this Handbook was published. Revisions are made periodically by the committee and are on file in the Office of the Provost.Section 1. CONSIDERATION FOR TENURE Initiating Consideration for Tenure The provost provides a list of faculty in their sixth qualifying year of service, including credit toward tenure for service elsewhere. All these are automatically considered, subject to the terms

Part I. – COPYRIGHT LAW AND EDUCATIONAL FAIR USE https://www.plu.edu/faculty-handbook/section-v-special-institutional-policies-and-procedures/part-i-copyright-law-and-educational-fair-use/

Section 1. BACKGROUND Copyright law, current thinking and practice related to intellectual property rights, and even local computer use policies are constantly changing. Given this swirl of law, practice, and policy, engaging in scholarly or instructional activity while maintaining academic integrity and respecting the property of others can be quite a challenge, indeed. An exhaustive statement on copyright law is not possible here, so some general concepts and rules of thumb are presented

Part III. – APPLYING FOR INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL FUNDING https://www.plu.edu/faculty-handbook/section-v-special-institutional-policies-and-procedures/part-iii-applying-for-internal-and-external-funding/

PLU encourages faculty to apply for grants, fellowships, and other funding sources that support professional development. This funding can augment existing programs, create new programmatic activities, bolster institutional capacity, and foster faculty-student scholarship and other types of professional development.Section 1. INTERNAL FUNDING Carol Sheffels Quigg Award for Excellence and Innovation Purpose: The Quigg Award provides support those who demonstrate unusually inventive, original