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TACOMA, Wash. (March 24, 2015)—Pacific Lutheran University senior Helen “Nellie” Moran has been chosen out of 3,700 submissions to present her Economics Capstone at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) April 16-18. Moran, a double major in Economics and French, began her initial research…
and French, began her initial research in 2013 with a paper she wrote in one of her classes. This blossomed into Moran’s final Capstone, PLU’s senior research project, which looks at how candidates’ expenditures affect the outcome of their campaign. “There is a lot of controversy about the money spent in politics,” said Moran. “I really wanted to look at an issue that is highly debated. It’s hard because you want your causes to succeed, and you know the only way to do that is with money.” Moran
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As the pandemic has progressed many of found ourselves thinking more about health and disease, however, Thu “Kim” Le ‘21 has spent most of her college career researching these topics. Le recently completed a six-week summer internship with the Benaroya Research Institute (BRI) at Virginia…
PLU because there is such a heavy focus on immunology I have learned so much.” “BRI has the goal of teaching the next generation of scientists and I’m so happy to be involved in that,” said Le. Le, a chemistry major, developed an interest in medical research after losing her grandfather to cancer and would like to become a pathologist and help families affected by cancer. Study Chemistry at PLU!There are many reasons why studying chemistry at PLU is a great choice. The Department of Chemistry has
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Pacific Lutheran University will welcome Julie Foudy to the Tacoma Dome on May 28 to deliver a commencement address to the university’s graduating class. Foudy will share reflections inspired by her iconic career as a member of the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team, award-winning storyteller, and…
coverage. Foudy is also the co-founder of the Julie Foudy Sports Leadership Academy, the author of “Choose to Matter: Being Courageously and Fabulously You,” and has served on the leadership boards of numerous organizations and initiatives. Foudy was a four-time All-American at Stanford where she majored in biology. “Through her decades-long advocacy for gender equality and equal pay, international work fighting against child labor in manufacturing, and her Edward R. Murrow award-winning reporting
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We have a wonderful opportunity for a Research Technologist I to join our research lab at Bloodworks Northwest. The incumbent will work under general supervision performing activities associated with various assigned research projects with a focus on biomarker discovery for oxidative stress,…
Research Technologist I with Bloodworks Northwest Posted by: nicolacs / April 24, 2023 April 24, 2023 We have a wonderful opportunity for a Research Technologist I to join our research lab at Bloodworks Northwest. The incumbent will work under general supervision performing activities associated with various assigned research projects with a focus on biomarker discovery for oxidative stress, blood storage and transfusion by using mass spectrometry, protemoics, metabolomics, and analytical
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Faculty mentor talks about summer research in 2015 will be given on Tuesday afternoon from 3-6 p.m. in Leraas Lecture Hall, Rieke Science Center. Come hear about the projects that will be offered throughout the Division of Natural Sciences, and be sure to apply by…
2015 Summer Research Mentor Talks – 2/17 (all NSCI) and 2/19 (CHEM) Posted by: Craig Fryhle / February 13, 2015 February 13, 2015 Faculty mentor talks about summer research in 2015 will be given on Tuesday afternoon from 3-6 p.m. in Leraas Lecture Hall, Rieke Science Center. Come hear about the projects that will be offered throughout the Division of Natural Sciences, and be sure to apply by 5 p.m. on February 25th. Each faculty mentor will give a 15-minute presentation. Check the
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TACOMA, WASH. (Feb. 25, 2020) — Noted academics, activists and practitioners whose life’s work engages polarization — within and across disciplines, traditions, communities and peoples — will gather at Pacific Lutheran University on March 5-6 for the 9th Biennial Wang Center Symposium, “Disarming Polarization: Navigating…
,” PLU Assistant Professor of Psychology Corey Cook states. “This is backed up by research suggesting that political ideology facilitates animosity toward people who hold “opposing” beliefs. It is pressing that academic and community leaders shed light on how to address these issues.” The symposium will feature approximately 12 back-to-back sessions conducted by a combination of keynote addresses by experts and panels of in-the-field practitioners from both the U.S. and abroad. These include NYU
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TACOMA, WASH. (April 3, 2017)- Pacific Lutheran University is aiming to increase visibility of student-faculty research across campus with its first Undergraduate Research Symposium on April 8. Previously, an annual reception in May showcased endowed projects. The change in format highlights a broader spectrum of…
Symposium uplifts collaborative student-faculty research Posted by: Kari Plog / April 3, 2017 Image: Mackenzie Deane and Associate Professor of Chemistry Tina Saxowsky work in a biology lab at PLU. (Photo/John Froschauer) April 3, 2017 By Brooke Thames '18PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (April 3, 2017)- Pacific Lutheran University is aiming to increase visibility of student-faculty research across campus with its first Undergraduate Research Symposium on April 8. Previously, an
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By Michael Halvorson. Each year, the Business and Economic History program at Pacific Lutheran University awards summer research fellowships for innovative work that aligns with the mission of the University. Sarah Cornell-Maier, Benson Fellow In 2018, a student-faculty research team led by Sarah Cornell-Maier and…
Benson Research Fellows Study Terminal Illness Posted by: halvormj / July 6, 2018 Image: Photo by Simon Rae on Unsplash July 6, 2018 By Michael Halvorson. Each year, the Business and Economic History program at Pacific Lutheran University awards summer research fellowships for innovative work that aligns with the mission of the University. Sarah Cornell-Maier, Benson Fellow In 2018, a student-faculty research team led by Sarah Cornell-Maier and Mark Mulder are looking for community help to
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Career Connections and Alumni and Constituent Relations are partnering to bring students to Amazon HQ in Seattle on President’s Day, Monday, February 19 from 9:00 am – 5:30 pm. The visit will include: free lunch, networking with alumni, and touring Amazon HQ. Transportation from PLU…
Opportunities Board by February 12 is requested. Questions? Contact Career Connections (career@plu.edu; 253-535-7459) Dr. Michael Halvorson, Director of Innovation Studies at PLU recently shared this article “Alexa and Innovation Research at Amazon” articulating why PLU students should take advantage of this excellent opportunity to visit Amazon. *Note: All comments are moderated Read Previous Paul O. Ingram Lecture announced Read Next PLU’s Center for Gender Equity welcomes new Interim Director LATEST
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Aside from the PLU, NSF REU, DOE SULI, and NIH summer undergraduate research programs, the American Chemical Society (ACS) has its own directory of internship opportunities both nationally and internationally . Check it out — you never know what you might discover! Hint: Be…
ACS page for undergraduate research internships Posted by: yakelina / January 7, 2016 January 7, 2016 Aside from the PLU, NSF REU, DOE SULI, and NIH summer undergraduate research programs, the American Chemical Society (ACS) has its own directory of internship opportunities both nationally and internationally. Check it out — you never know what you might discover! Hint: Be sure to hit “More” at the bottom of their directory (there are more than just the first ten or so that pop up
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