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  • In high school, Rebecca Crust (19’) volunteered at a community farm in Seattle which increased access to fresh produce for the local neighborhood. “I was just, you know, a kid out of high school who really liked gardening.” Naturally, as a first year biology student…

    Rebecca Crust ’19 Posted by: juliannh / February 17, 2022 February 17, 2022 By Tony ColvilleIn high school, Rebecca Crust (19’) volunteered at a community farm in Seattle which increased access to fresh produce for the local neighborhood.“I was just, you know, a kid out of high school who really liked gardening.” Naturally, as a first year biology student and PLU Rieke Scholar, they found themself drawn to the mission of the PLU Community Garden, which was managed by facilities at the time

  • Ash Bechtel always wanted to be in healthcare, she just wasn’t sure which direction to take — nursing or medical school. So, Ash counseled with family and academic advisors before deciding to pursue a biology major that would put her en route to becoming a…

    Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community Posted by: nicolacs / May 22, 2024 Image: Image: PLU Biology major Ash Bechtel poses for their Senior Spotlight portrait, Thursday, May 9, 2024, at PLU. (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) May 22, 2024 By Nikki McCoyPLU Marketing & Communications Guest WriterAsh Bechtel always wanted to be in healthcare, she just wasn’t sure which direction to take — nursing or medical school. So, Ash

  • Isaiah Banken ’21 knew he wanted to pursue a career in medicine. Banken, with a B.S. in biology and a minor in mathematics from PLU, explored various medical opportunities near his hometown of Wenatchee, WA, including working at a ski resort, serving in hospice care,…

    Isaiah Banken ’21 earns Torrison Scholarship because of his dedication to medicine and faith Posted by: nicolacs / January 3, 2024 Image: Banken posing in front of the UW School of Medicine Sign. All photos in this article are provided by Banken. January 3, 2024 Isaiah Banken ’21 knew he wanted to pursue a career in medicine. Banken, with a B.S. in biology and a minor in mathematics from PLU, explored various medical opportunities near his hometown of Wenatchee, WA, including working at a ski

  • Margaret Murdoch ’24, a  biology  and  religious studies  major with a minor in  gender and sexuality studies,  spent their summer in Seattle alongside some of the nation’s best scientists. Experimenting, analyzing, and observing at  Fred Hutch Cancer Center , they were able to assist in…

    Margaret Murdoch ’24: Contributing to a cure at Fred Hutch Cancer Center Posted by: nicolacs / October 18, 2023 Image: Margaret Murdoch ’24 spent the summer at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center researching acute myeloid leukemia cells. (All photos provided by Murdoch.) October 18, 2023 By Ava EdmondsMarketing and CommunicationsMargaret Murdoch ’24, a biology and religious studies major with a minor in gender and sexuality studies, spent their summer in Seattle alongside some of the nation’s best

  • PLU alumna Becca Anderson ‘19, ‘22 is in her first year teaching biology to ninth graders at Sammamish High School in Bellevue. Her classroom consists of a diverse population of students — something her recent completion of the Culturally Sustaining STEM Teacher Program at Pacific…

    PLU’s culturally sustaining STEM program helped prepare Becca Anderson to be a dynamic teacher Posted by: nicolacs / January 12, 2023 January 12, 2023 By Lisa Patterson '98PLU Marketing & Communications Guest WriterPLU alumna Becca Anderson ‘19, ‘22 is in her first year teaching biology to ninth graders at Sammamish High School in Bellevue. Her classroom consists of a diverse population of students — something her recent completion of the Culturally Sustaining STEM Teacher Program at Pacific

  • Pacific Lutheran University Assistant Professor of Biology Lathiena Nervo was recently named one of Cell Mentor’s “1,000 inspiring Black scientists in America.” A developmental biologist in her second year at PLU, Nervo is equally passionate about teaching, biological research, and increasing diverse representation in science.…

    PLU’s Lathiena Nervo discusses her work and being named one of the “1,000 inspiring Black scientists in America” Posted by: nicolacs / February 2, 2021 Image: professor of biology Dr. Lathiena Nervo February 2, 2021 By Zach PowersMarketing & CommunicationsPacific Lutheran University Assistant Professor of Biology Lathiena Nervo was recently named one of Cell Mentor’s “1,000 inspiring Black scientists in America.” A developmental biologist in her second year at PLU, Nervo is equally passionate

  • Bryce Manso ’10 Bryce Manso ’10 with colleagues Tisha Graham ’09 and Julie Williams ’09 at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, Wash. Bryce Manso ’10 Major: Biology Employer: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center PLU Connection: Everyone! His boss, his profs, his colleagues…

    February 1, 2013 Bryce Manso ’10 Bryce Manso ’10 with colleagues Tisha Graham ’09 and Julie Williams ’09 at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, Wash. Bryce Manso ’10 Major: Biology Employer: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center PLU Connection: Everyone! His boss, his profs, his colleagues Five weeks after Bryce Manso graduated with his biology degree from PLU, he got his first job as a lab technician at Seattle’s Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. He remembers his

  • Dear Campus Community: It is with a heavy heart that I write to inform you of the sudden passing of Professor of Biology Dr. William Teska, who was found in his home on Saturday, June 25, deceased of natural causes.  Bill leaves a lasting legacy…

    Death of Dr. William Teska: “We have lost a valued colleague, a global humanitarian, and a deeply committed leader in higher education.” Posted by: Lace M. Smith / June 28, 2016 June 28, 2016 Dear Campus Community: It is with a heavy heart that I write to inform you of the sudden passing of Professor of Biology Dr. William Teska, who was found in his home on Saturday, June 25, deceased of natural causes.  Bill leaves a lasting legacy in PLU’s Environmental Studies Program, and a huge hole in

  • Duke Paulson ‘93 graduated from PLU in 1993 with a major in biology and a minor in psychology. While at PLU, he was on the swim and rowing teams, played soccer for a bit, and was heavily involved in Young Life. Today, he’s executive director…

    Tacoma Rescue Mission Executive Director and PLU alumnus Duke Paulson on adapting through the pandemic Posted by: Marcom Web Team / July 13, 2020 July 13, 2020 By Lora ShinnMarketing & Communications Guest WriterDuke Paulson ‘93 graduated from PLU in 1993 with a major in biology and a minor in psychology. While at PLU, he was on the swim and rowing teams, played soccer for a bit, and was heavily involved in Young Life. Today, he's executive director of Tacoma Rescue Mission where COVID-19 has

  • Pacific Lutheran University Assistant Professor of Biology Lathiena Nervo was recently named one of Cell Mentor’s “1,000 inspiring Black scientists in America.” A developmental biologist in her second year at PLU, Nervo is equally passionate about teaching, biological research, and increasing diverse representation in science.…

    PLU’s Lathiena Nervo discusses her work and being named one of the “1,000 inspiring Black scientists in America” Posted by: Zach Powers / February 2, 2021 February 2, 2021 By Zach Powers '10Marketing & CommunicationsPacific Lutheran University Assistant Professor of Biology Lathiena Nervo was recently named one of Cell Mentor’s “1,000 inspiring Black scientists in America.” A developmental biologist in her second year at PLU, Nervo is equally passionate about teaching, biological research, and