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certification under the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program. Natural light floods airy, open spaces. Clean, minimalist lines simultaneously suggest a modern space dedicated to technology and innovation while referencing PLU’s Scandinavian heritage. Native species in the landscaping underscore a sense of place specific to the Pacific Northwest. There are over seven miles of conduit running through the concrete floors to power advanced technology in the

Innovation and the Mind By Sarah Cornell-Maier. Understanding the function of the human brain is a truly enlightening experience, especially when you tie brain research into the newest developments in computer technology, creativity, and innovation studies. Recently, I got the opportunity to sit down at Pacific Lutheran University with… January 11, 2018 creativityHeidi McLaughlinInnovation Studies minorPsychology majorSarah Cornell-Maiertechnology

PLU adds Innovation Studies minor, helps students transition from college to career By Thomas Kyle-Milward,  Marketing & Communication TACOMA, WASH. (Dec. 19, 2018) — “Innovation” is a term that gets thrown around a lot. It’s had different connotations at different times over the years, both positive and some negative. Through the addition of a new minor, Innovation… December 21, 2018 Innovation Studies minorMichael HalvorsonSarah Cornell-MaierThomas Kyle-Milward

We believe that social impact starts when we listen to the needs of a community, share and collaborate with others, and then show that we care by taking action with systemic social innovation. Have you been counted?We have been collecting data on social impact initiatives at PLU, across all academic disciplines and non-academic programs. Have you been counted yet? During Spring 2022, three student ambassadors from Innovation Studies have searched campus websites and resources for data on social

Contact Us To learn more about social impact projects at PLU, contact the following team members. Innovation Studies Student Ambassadors for Social Impact (2022): Heven Ambachew (Computer science, Innovation studies) Mary Campbell (History, Business, Innovation studies) Felix Halvorson (English writing, Communication, German, Music) Social Impact Group / Community Engagement Dr. Mike Halvorson (Innovation Studies) George Zeno (PLU Advancement) Dr. Mark Mulder (School of Business) Shelly Cano

Innovation Studies Minor in the News PLU’s forthcoming Innovation Studies minor was in the news this month, a new academic program that is being sponsored by the Benson Program in Business and Economic History. Acting PLU President Allan Belton describes Innovation Studies as one example of how PLU prepares students for life… July 27, 2017 Allan BeltonInnovation StudiesNursingTechnology

Innovation Studies Minor in the News PLU’s forthcoming Innovation Studies minor was in the news this month, a new academic program that is being sponsored by the Benson Program in Business and Economic History. Acting PLU President Allan Belton describes Innovation Studies as one example of how PLU prepares students for life… July 27, 2017 Allan BeltonInnovation StudiesNursingTechnology

Innovation Studies Minor in the News PLU’s forthcoming Innovation Studies minor was in the news this month, a new academic program that is being sponsored by the Benson Program in Business and Economic History. Acting PLU President Allan Belton describes Innovation Studies as one example of how PLU prepares students for life… July 27, 2017 Allan BeltonInnovation StudiesNursingTechnology

Heven Ambachew ’24 combines her passions and experiences to design major in innovation studies Like many students, Heven Ambachew ’24 wasn’t yet sure of her major when embarking on her PLU journey. Four years later, thanks to PLU’s individualized major pathway, she is the university’s first graduate with a major in innovation studies . Innovation Studies at PLU Courses… June 7, 2024