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Reappraising the Rift Between Faith and Reason: Could Science Help Us Think About Religion? Posted by: alex.reed / May 20, 2022 May 20, 2022 By Keith J. CooperOriginally published in 1991Tertullian, an African Christian writing in the second century of the Church, is perhaps most famous for his defiant one-liner about the resurrection, “I believe it because it is absurd.” The only trouble is: he never wrote those words, and wouldn’t have meant them if he had. They are simply a misquotation. In
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application process. Division of Natural SciencesA leader in undergraduate science, technology, engineering and math education. Tarka Wilcox:Locating landslide hazards in Western Washington Shannon Seidel:Science education for an inclusive classroom Renzhi Cao:Artificial intelligence without the science fiction Jon Freeman:Biofuel for the future Dean Waldow:Building better batteries Heidi Schutz:Studying the evolution of fish Locating landslide hazards in Western WashingtonTarka Wilcox Tarka Wilcox
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teacher at Washington High School. During his time at PLU, he became a well-liked teacher and colleague and a very successful author. With professor emeritus Don Wentworth, he co-authored five editions of “Economic Scenes”; wrote “The Evolution of Economic Thought”, a history of economic ideas; and coauthored with his former professor Campbell McConnell “Contemporary Labor Economics.” His biggest success, “Economics,” will soon be in its 19th edition. Nearly one in four U.S. students cut their
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tour in Kreidler. Read Next Growing into her own: how Sarah Davis ’23 discovered her passion for plant biology LATEST POSTS Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June 13, 2024 Universal language: how teaching music in rural Namibia was a life-changing experience
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research centers on mountain building processes and regional climate change and the associated influences of each on atmospheric dynamics. Specifically, I use stable isotope geochemistry, clumped isotope thermometry, detrital provenance techniques, and climate modeling to study the tectonic, topographic and climatic evolution of orogenic systems as recorded in proxies preserved in sedimentary basins. As a teacher, I implement hands-on and field-based teaching strategies to engage students both inside
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institutions of higher learning. “To put it simply, the current situation is unacceptable,” said Secretary Esper. “We can and must do better.” Read Previous Capstone Presentations Meet the Web Read Next PLU Psychology Professor Regarded as a Pioneer in Crowdsourcing Science LATEST POSTS Ricky Haneda ’22 | Psychology Major February 18, 2022 The Evolution of Behavior November 12, 2021 Dr. Laura Shneidman awarded research grant from Templeton Foundation November 24, 2020 Enrico Jones Award in Psychotherapy
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enumerated.UseMuseum specimens are used by students in PLU courses as tools for exploring biodiversity. Having access to a diversity of preserved specimens gives PLU students a unique opportunity to directly interact with diverse organisms in ways that would otherwise not be possible. Current courses that utilize museum specimens include: BIOL 226 (Genes, Evolution, Diversity, and Ecology); BIOL 352 (Comparative Anatomy); BIOL 353 (Invertebrate Zoology); BIOL 354 (Natural History of Vertebrates); BIOL 355
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mark that I am drawn to first and then to the symbol that it represents.” All works are on paper, which is a surface that is both delicate and durable. The absorbent surface asks to receive the mark of the artist. Since this is a retrospective exhibit, Cornwall speaks to the process and evolution of his work over the course of his career. “The jazz trumpeter Miles Davis once said ‘You can’t do what you did six months ago, that’s old stuff.’ I have found this to be true for me,” Cornwall says. “I
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to remove these invasive species. The project will re-establish native plants carefully selected and consistent with historical plant communities of the Oak Woodland/Prairie Mosaic vegetation zone. PLU has impressive groves of oaks along the hillside that divides Upper and Lower Campus and is well connected to surrounding habitats in the watershed. Along Clover Creek there are several sites actively being restored by Forterra and Pierce County Surface Water Management. The project also will
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. Her other interests include illustration, printmaking, and ceramics. When she’s not creating, she loves drinking coffee and being an overprotective plant parent.Portfolio Margaret MathewsBFA, Studio Art (Sculpture) Margaret’s goal is to amuse, bemuse, or confuse her viewers. Her art often holds elements of absurdity and irony. She believes beauty and humor are important to living life. She aims to make this world just that much more bearable.Portfolio Rheanna MeehanBFA, Graphic Design I am a
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