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Environmental Ethics at Holden Village Posted by: hoskinsk / May 6, 2020 May 6, 2020 By Lee Sullivan '21Business MajorHuman impact on the natural world is impossible to ignore. From severe flooding in Africa, melting of the arctic poles, and fires across Australia, recent years have seen a drastic increase in anomalistic climate events. In response to these problems, Pacific Lutheran University values “thinking green”. Our university takes pride in being environmentally conscious stewards of

Environmental Lab Scientist in Training Posted by: nicolacs / April 3, 2023 April 3, 2023 The City of Tacoma is recruiting for a temporary part-time to full-time (up to 960 cumulative hours) position of limited duration (six months with the potential to extend an additional 6 months as long as the cumulative hours do not to exceed 960 hours) as an Environmental lab Scientist-in-Training.  A person in this position will be working to assist laboratory, field, and project staff, in the

Environmental Lab Scientist in Training Posted by: nicolacs / May 2, 2024 May 2, 2024 The City of Tacoma is recruiting for a temporary part-time to full-time (up to 960 cumulative hours) position of limited duration (six months with the potential to extend an additional 6 months as long as the cumulative hours do not to exceed 960 hours) as an Environmental lab Scientist-in-Training.  A person in this position will be assisting laboratory,  and project staff, in sample processing, coordination

about conservation,” she said. Increased interest led to the creation of the Tahoma Audubon Society in 1969, the county’s first chapter of the national environmental advocacy organization. Gilmur has also made a big difference through her passion for education. She received her teaching degree from PLU and has served as a teacher and administrator throughout the United States. During her career, she often taught environmental education in the classroom. “In the ’60s and ’70s, outdoor education

NWAEP Diversity in Environmental Professions Scholarship Posted by: alemanem / December 19, 2023 December 19, 2023 Each year, NWAEP awards a scholarship that aims to support the professional development of students who are underrepresented in environmental careers (i.e., BIPOC, women, minorities). The DEI Scholarship is open to undergrad or graduate students of any environmental science/STEM field, and covers: one year of NWAEP membership fees, and participation expenses (up to $2,000 for

MS program in Environmental and Green Chemistry at George Washington University Posted by: alemanem / February 1, 2018 February 1, 2018 This unique 2-year program was created  purposefully to combine both environmental and green chemistry in order to train students to both evaluate and proactively address sustainability challenges. The program includes unique coursework in green chemistry, such as Design of Safer Chemicals, Green Industrial Chemistry and Sustainable Energy,  as well as a

Virtual Open House – Oregon Health and Science University Posted by: nicolacs / September 24, 2021 September 24, 2021 Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) graduate students will develop a broad understanding across biomedical disciplines with strong foundations in quantitative literacy and critical thinking. This allows our students to identify important biomedical questions, design and execute experimental approaches, conduct data analysis and interpretation, and communicate rigorous

, fellowships, and internships to students pursuing fields of study related to the environment or Native American nations. Knapp has served as a G.R.E.A.N. club officer, is currently co-chair of the Student Sustainability Committee, and is a leader of the Tacoma hub of the Sunrise Movement of young people fighting for intersectional environmental justice. She is also the incoming ASPLU Environmental Justice Director. We spoke with Knapp on her award, the opportunity it provides her, and her goals for the

John Evanishyn ‘21 studied environmental science on campus—and in France and Costa Rica—during his four years at PLU Posted by: Zach Powers / May 10, 2021 Image: John Evanishyn ‘21 on the CIEE (Council On International Educational Exchange) campus in San Luis Alto, Costa Rica. (Photos courtesy John Evanishyn.) May 10, 2021 By Ernest JasminPLU Marketing and Communications Guest WriterJohn Evanishyn ‘21 grew up in Tacoma, exploring Point Defiance Park, Ruston Way waterfront and other urban green

Interested in the Field of Environmental Public Health? Posted by: alemanem / February 22, 2018 February 22, 2018 If you would like to investigate this field which protects the air we breathe, the food we eat, the water we drink and other environmental factors that may impact human health and well-being the  2018 WSEHA Student Scholarship application is now open.  See the 2018 WSEHA Scholarship Flyer or visit https://www.wseha.org/student-scholarships for more information and to apply.   March