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questions that help me recall my own knowledge on the subject. I get to meet new people and be uber-nerdy all the time, which is great for me. Who did you conduct chemistry research with, and on what topic? I did one summer of ecology research in the summer of 2021, developing PCR tests similar to COVID tests for a specific fungal pathogen that affects snakes. In the summer of 2022, I was in Dr. Waldow’s chemistry lab working on synthesizing new conductive polymers. I was working on organic materials

and not worrying about how it comes across or what it means. What courses are you teaching this semester? I’m teaching a writing 101 course with 17 students, and I’m teaching English 227, which is an introduction to creative writing that has 14 students. Both classes are meeting synchronously on Zoom twice a week. On the one hand, it’s incredibly sad that we can’t all be in the same space, just being people together, communing over this great reading material and the things that the students are

disparity between people of color and the white population in the Pacific Northwest, and through this fellowship program, we were able to dive into this important area of research. In addition, the experience was highly engaging for both of us, and I think we both learned a great deal!” Life After PLU (!) Halvorson: “Teresa, what are your plans for after PLU?” Travis and Hackler at Commencement, May 2018 Hackler: “I am taking a year or so to work and save money, and then I am hoping to apply to graduate

Jordan Levy: Anthropology and a Just Society Posted by: Julie Winters / November 18, 2019 Image: Image: Professor Jordan Levy in front of the Federal Courthouse in Downtown Tacoma. (Photo: John Froschauer/PLU) November 18, 2019 By Lora ShinnGuest Writer for Marketing & CommunicationsWhen Jordan Levy first visited Honduras in high school, he had no idea that someday, he’d be serving as an expert witness on Honduras in the U.S. court system.He first visited the Central American nation to perform

Research and Development/Production Laboratory Technician Position Posted by: nicolacs / July 24, 2018 July 24, 2018 DiagnosTechs has an opening for a Research and Development (R&D)/Production Laboratory Technician. This individual is expected to build clinical laboratory skills and knowledge, with a goal to achieve independence in assay component production, assay development, quality control (QC) and validation procedures. Requirements – BS Degree, preferably in Biology, Chemistry, or related

DOE/ACS – Nuclear and Radiochemistry Summer Schools Posted by: alemanem / December 10, 2019 December 10, 2019 The Department of Energy has funded these long running summer schools. Currently stipends are $4,000 for these 6-week summer schools, and students can also earn college credits. The deadline for completed applications is February 1, 2020. A completed application consists of the submitted web form, as well as an official transcript and 2 letter of recommendation. Transcripts and letters

GCURS and Road to Grad School Workshop Posted by: alemanem / September 23, 2020 September 23, 2020 Are you curious about graduate school? Do you want to know more about what you can do with a PhD and how to apply? Are you unsure if you’re qualified or ready for this step? This workshop hosted by Rice University chemistry graduate students will help you to learn about what a PhD entails, how to apply, why you’d apply, and more! The workshop will be hosted over zoom on Friday, October 16, 2020

UArizona Chemical and Environmental Engineering Graduate Program Info Sessions Posted by: alemanem / November 16, 2020 November 16, 2020 The University of Arizona in the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering is hosting two upcoming Zoom informational sessions on their graduate programs. See the UArizona CHEE Dept Flyer 2020 for general information about the Chemical and Environmental Engineering Graduate Program department as well as a link to RSVP for these informational

ACS Puget Sound Section Awards and Scholarships Posted by: alemanem / December 6, 2021 December 6, 2021 The ACS Puget Sound Section awards two $1500 4-year college student scholarships (the Julia Ann Rutherford Memorial Scholarship) each year. Application deadline is March 1st. The ACS Puget Sound Section also awards ACS Student Affiliate Chapter Grants For Activities and/or Travel Up to $500 each year.  A request must be submitted to the Education Committee with details well in advance of the

Training opportunities in worker health and safety The Northwest Center for Occupational Health & Safety - University of Washington Posted by: alemanem / October 13, 2023 October 13, 2023 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