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If you have questions about possible asbestos materials in your work area, please contact Mary Jones at the office of Environmental Health and Safety at x7233 or email mjones@plu.edu.
AssistanceIf you have questions about possible asbestos materials in your work area, please contact Mary Jones at the office of Environmental Health and Safety at x7233 or email mjones@plu.edu.Health RisksIntact asbestos materials do not pose a health threat, but if the material becomes damaged or deteriorated, asbestos fibers can be released into the air and inhaled. Asbestos fibers are inhaled through the bronchial tubes to the bronchioles and are embedded in the alveoli. Exposure to elevated levels of
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If you think anthropology is limited to the study of stones and old bones, think again! Though anthropology does look at stones and bones, it also examines the politics, medicine, kinship, art and
Quick FactsWhy Study AnthropologyIf you think anthropology is limited to the study of stones and old bones, think again! Though anthropology does look at stones and bones, it also examines the politics, medicine, kinship, art and religion of various peoples and times. This makes the study of anthropology a complex task, for it requires an understanding of the basics of numerous disciplines such as geology, biology, art and psychology. Regardless of the specific area being studied, the essence
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The Department of Geosciences at Pacific Lutheran University invites applications for a tenure-track position in hydrogeology at the level of Assistant Professor to teach beginning September 1, 2015.
upper division course in one’s expertise, and topical lower division geoscience courses. Participation in extended field trip experiences, the general education program, and mentoring senior capstone research projects is also expected. Ph.D. in Geology or closely related field is required. ABD will be considered, but Ph.D. must be in hand by September 1, 2015. Pacific Lutheran University is a comprehensive university of 3,100 students that offers a challenging curriculum integrating the liberal arts
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The School of Oceanography at the University of Washington , with support from the eScience Institute , is excited to announce an undergraduate summer program, “Data Science in Oceanography.” The goal of the program is to provide undergraduate students with opportunities in contemporary data-driven research in oceanography and…
. Participating students will interact closely with faculty and graduate student mentors to develop and advance research projects revolving around oceanographic data analysis. Students will attend overview lectures on fundamental problems in different oceanography fields, including physical, biological, and chemical oceanography as well as marine geology and geophysics. They will gain a basic understanding and hands-on experience in data science techniques, including time series analysis and machine learning
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The School of Oceanography at the University of Washington , with support from the eScience Institute , is excited to announce an undergraduate summer program, “Data Science in Oceanography.” The goal of the program is to provide undergraduate students with opportunities in contemporary data-driven research in oceanography and…
. Participating students will interact closely with faculty and graduate student mentors to develop and advance research projects revolving around oceanographic data analysis. Students will attend overview lectures on fundamental problems in different oceanography fields, including physical, biological, and chemical oceanography as well as marine geology and geophysics. They will gain a basic understanding and hands-on experience in data science techniques, including time series analysis and machine learning
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Ecosystem and Salmon Recovery Director, Puget Sound Partnership | Our Thirsty Planet | Jeanette Dorner, a lifetime resident of the Pacific Northwest, received degrees in Earth Sciences and Environmental Studies at PLU in 1994.
Jeanette Dorner ’94 Ecosystem and Salmon Recovery Director, Puget Sound Partnership Biography Biography Jeanette Dorner, a lifetime resident of the Pacific Northwest, received degrees in Earth Sciences and Environmental Studies at PLU in 1994. She then spent a year in India on a Fulbright scholarship studying the water quality of the Yamuna River, the largest tributary to the Ganges. After returning home she spent the rest of the 90’s completing a Master’s degree studying restoration ecology at
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BA in Environmental Studies with minors in Global Studies and Women's and Gender Studies PCV in Senegal (2016-2018) Lucas Gillespie ’16 served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Senegal (2016-2018).
Critical Perspectives of Volunteering Wednesday, March 6th, 2019 3:40-5 p.m. | Scandinavian Cultural Center To mark the 3rd anniversary of PLU’s Peace Corps Prep Program, there will also be a panel presentation by PLU and Peace Corps Alumni – Lucas Gillespie ’16, Jihan Grettenberg ’12 and Colton Heath ’14 – on the topic of Critical Perspectives on Volunteering from 3:40-5 p.m. in the Scandinavian Cultural Center. Lucas Gillespie '16 BA in Environmental Studies with minors in Global Studies and
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The STEM House is a community of students who are interested in engaging in conversations and activities about Science, Technology, Engineering, and/or Mathematics.
Students in STEM House Love: Biology Chemistry Technology Computer Science Mathematics Engineering Ecology Nursing Geology Astronomy Software Development Coding Past Programs STEM House brought students together to competitively play ping pong with one another. The tournament took place throughout the entire building so that students could visit all floors! Casino Night was one of STEM’s Fall Events held to bring students together to create relationships and connections. Students played a variety of
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The word anthropology comes from the Greek words anthropos, meaning human, and logos, which refers to doctrine, theory or science.
Anthropology OverviewThe word anthropology comes from the Greek words anthropos, meaning “human”, and logos, which refers to doctrine, theory or science. Loosely defined, anthropology is the comprehensive study of humankind with an emphasis on culture. It is a holistic field which can touch on multiple specific disciplines, including humanistic approaches from history to literature the empirical or “natural” sciences from geology to physics, as well as behavioral studies such as sociology to
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The Bachelor of Arts degree is the minimum preparation appropriate for the field and is best combined with other degree programs, such as a second major or a minor.
Recommended: Geologic Field Experience Course selections should reflect a student’s interests and are discussed with an advisor All courses taken for the major must be completed with a grade of C- or higher. The details of the degree requirements are summarized in the Academic Program Contract for the B.A. in Earth Science found on the Documents and Forms page. Minor16 semester hours in earth science The minor is for students with another major who are interested in geology but do not have space to
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