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Dean Waldow's Research GroupA special thanks to the following  sponsoring organizations… Current Funding: National Science Foundation Research in Undergraduate Institutions Program, “RUI: Dicarboximide-functionalized Oxanorbornyl Homopolymers and Diblock Copolymers for Use as Solid Polymer Electrolytes,” NSF-DMR 1710549, 2017 to 2020. Past Funding: National Science Foundation Division of Materials Science – Research in Undergraduate Institutions Awards (PI) #1006250 (PI),  #0705520 (PI) Major

Dean Waldow's Research Group Waldow Group Research Projects Our group has a number of research directions broadly focused in the study of macromolecules.  The largest effort has been involved in the compatibilization of polymer blends with added copolymers both in the bulk and as a thin film. Other areas include the study of organic photovoltaic thin films, local segmental dynamics of copolymers in dilute solution, and the application of various synthetic technique to design and build specialty

Learning TogetherPLU emphasizes the importance of student research and creative projects. From summer-long student-faculty research projects in the natural sciences to student-directed plays in theatre, these opportunities have many benefits and help students explore and learn more in-depth about an area of study or future career path that interests them, gain invaluable hands-on experience and organizational skills, and learn to balance independent and collaborative work. These research and

-side with you on research and creative projects. No matter what you plan to do after you earn your PLU degree, you’ll have gained the experience that employers and graduate programs want.Summer research that rocksMany students take part in student-faculty summer research projects, often in the nearby forests, mountains and coastal areas. Read MoreScience happens (And so much more!)Of the numerous student-faculty research projects that take place at PLU each year, there is the science. But that is

Spring 2015 Research TeamVirginia Allred ‘17 (Psychology & Geology) Kelsey Barnes ‘16 (Anthropology & Art History) Michael Diambri ‘18 (History) Rachel Friedland ‘18  (Undeclared) Madeline Marello ‘18 (Psychology) Brock Martin ‘18 (Environmental Studies)Adrian Mayoral ‘15 (History) Emma McCain ‘17 (Anthropology) Savannah Phelan ‘15 (Anthropology & Religion) Shaun Spurlock ‘15 (Religion) Carli Snyder ‘16 (History & Women’s and Gender Studies)Michaella Thompson ‘16 (History & Anthropology

Faculty Research InterestsStudents are encouraged to do research with a faculty member during their undergraduate experience at PLU. Check the Natural Sciences website for more information about the Undergraduate Research summer program.Ann Auman I am a microbial ecologist interested in studying microbial communities in natural environments with the goals of understanding how the microbes are contributing to global processes and what products these microbes may be making that may be of

Interesting and Important Research About Terminal Illness Experience Is Underway Sarah Cornell-Maier, PLU Benson Family Research Fellow Prof. Mark Mulder, PLU School of Business (Photo/John Froschauer) Through a unique and innovative summer research program at Pacific Lutheran University, terminal illness is the foundation of a student/faculty research project. Sarah Cornell-Maier was selected as a research fellow for the prestigious 2018 Benson Family Research Fellowship. She is working in

When talking about locating sources for an assignment, students often remain task-oriented and focus on “finding” rather than on learning, and our own research demonstrates this remains true for many PLU students. In general, students already know how to search for information but are unable to apply what they already know into a new context. In other words, students need guidance with framing research questions, seeing patterns in the literature, weighing the relevance of evidence, and

Research Resources for StudentsThis guide provide a number of research tips and strategies useful when conducting research. View Resource Guide A-Z Database ListAccess all the databases the PLU library has purchased access to. You will need your ePass to access these resources off-campus. View A-Z List Research GuidesResearch guides are list of resources librarians have put together that can serve as starting points for your research. View Research Guides Meet with a LibrarianSchedule a meeting