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  • Schedule https://www.plu.edu/research-showcase/schedule/

    JusticeMental Health Care in Private Prisons Faculty Mentor: Michael Artime & Maria Chavez, Political Science Through a quantitative analysis, I seek to answer the question of how the economic interests of private prisons influence the accessibility of mental health care for those in their care. I hypothesize that I will find a negative correlation between private prisons and the accessibility of mental health care. Seth GebauerPolitical ScienceMetropolitan Governance Fragmentation and Transportation

  • Statistics https://www.plu.edu/math/quick-facts/statistics/

    Why Statistics?Statistics provides a strong career path with excellent opportunities, and statisticians are in high demand. Statistics is a branch of mathematics which involves collecting and analyzing data to estimate, model or predict real world phenomena. Statisticians help to design experiments; they then collect, analyze, and test the experimental data to summarize and present the results so that they can be understood in a meaningful manner. Statistically correct experimental design

  • Math Careers https://www.plu.edu/math/math-careers/

    business, you will likely be able to find interesting and challenging entry-level positions that seek people with strong quantitative skills. Your studies here can also prepare you for different graduate-level work including masters programs in mathematics, data science, and bioinformatics, that will prepare you for more advanced careers with major businesses or at national laboratories. Our graduates have paired their study of mathematics with majors such as Hispanic studies, English, or music and

  • Mission https://www.plu.edu/busa/mission/

    Effective Communicators Students can write a well-organized and grammatically correct paper, memo, or case that is informative and professional Students can make an effective presentation that is informative and professional Think Critically Students can apply relevant information to a business problem and arrive at a well-reasoned conclusion Students can analyze and interpret quantitative data in decision making Have an Ethical Perspective Students can recognize ethical issues and recommend a course of

  • Students of Color at PLU: Belonging and Persistence https://www.plu.edu/president/news/2015/09/11/students-of-color-at-plu-belonging-and-persistence/

    more detailed analysis of the student experience across racial-ethnic categories. The good news from these data sources is that PLU students are satisfied with the academic climate on campus. They are satisfied with our academic excellence, course content, faculty knowledge and support, opportunity for intellectual growth, empowerment to learn and academic advising. The not-so-good news is that students of color, particularly African-American students, report lower levels of belonging to the PLU

  • Chemist Opportunity at IEH Analytical Laboratories https://www.plu.edu/chemistry/news/2019/09/11/chemist-opportunity-at-ieh-analytical-laboratories/

    experience level with both full-time and part-time positions. They test for and verify a variety of client samples, ranging from pesticides analysis used in agricultural products, to trace metal analysis in water sources. At the end of the day, whether it’s a legal issue with major recall or quality assurance, they provide unbiased data for application in whatever the customers’ needs may be. The skills and experience you will gain here will guide you in your career and prepare you to work in almost any

  • PLU Announces New Master of Science in Marketing Research Degree https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2014/07/09/plu-announces-new-master-of-science-in-marketing-research-degree/

    relevant quantitative and qualitative marketing-research skills,” said Mari Peterson, director of the MSMR program. PLU’s MSMR program has been developed as a highly engaging, hands-on, full-time 10-month program, offered from September to June. PLU Marketing Research Professor Susan Harmon said the program will adhere to PLU’s distinct ethical and moral philosophies through coursework and community involvement. Each term, students will progress through courses that will broaden their capabilities and

  • PLU Psychology Professor Regarded as a Pioneer in Crowdsourcing Science https://www.plu.edu/psychology/news/plu-psychology-professor-regarded-as-a-pioneer-in-crowdsourcing-science/

    .” Dr. Grahe’s enthusiasm extends beyond simply testing competing theories within psychology, however. “Consider the benefits for undergraduate and graduate student training in quantitative methods accessing data representing diverse projects from multiple institutions across broad geographical regions,” he said. Dr. Jon Grahe The Collaboration Replications and Education Project (CREP) CREP (rhymes with “grape”), whose mission is to improve undergraduate training through crowdsourced replication

  • A summer chemistry course…where you bake? https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/a-summer-chemistry-course-where-you-bake/

    into that, so there was a direct connection.” Learn more about PLU's Chemistry majorChemistry at PLUBoth quantitative and quantitative analysis come into play, as Chem 103 students compare and contrast details like texture and taste while experimenting with the impacts of different ingredients over the course of the intensive four-week class. Just like in any laboratory, hypotheses are created, tested, adjusted and tested again in an accumulative process that culminates in a special project. The

  • New PLU course Chem 103 illustrates chemistry through food https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2019/08/14/new-plu-course-chem-103-illustrates-chemistry-through-food/

    ,” Munro explained. “My department loves food and all the chemistry and the processing that goes into that, so there was a direct connection.”Interested in Chemistry?PLU’s Department of Chemistry has an outstanding curriculum, excellent faculty, great facilities and is accredited by the American Chemical Society.Both quantitative and quantitative analysis come into play, as Chem 103 students compare and contrast details like texture and taste while experimenting with the impacts of different