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  • Professor of Physics | Wild Hope Center for Vocation | hay@plu.edu | 253-535-7999 | I enjoy explaining physics concepts on a level that is understandable.

    . Dragila; International Journal of Numerical Analysis and Modeling Vol. 5, 2008: Accolades 2019-2020 Faculty Excellence Award in Advising, PLU 2018 "Inspirational Woman" - PLU Center for Gender Equity Outstanding Student Paper at conference in Hydrology section for presentation: “Physics of two-phase flow on rough surfaces” at American Geophysical Union Conference 2006, San Francisco Certificate of Appreciation for JPL internship and presentation awarded by the Oregon Space Consortium (2005 Annual

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  • Professor of Physics | Department of Physics | hay@plu.edu | 253-535-7999 | I enjoy explaining physics concepts on a level that is understandable.

    , Analysis and Simulations of Multiscale Nonlinear Systems, Conference proceedings, Oregon State University 2007 Katrina M. Hay, Maria I. Dragila; International Journal of Numerical Analysis and Modeling Vol. 5, 2008: Accolades 2019-2020 Faculty Excellence Award in Advising, PLU 2018 "Inspirational Woman" - PLU Center for Gender Equity Outstanding Student Paper at conference in Hydrology section for presentation: “Physics of two-phase flow on rough surfaces” at American Geophysical Union Conference 2006

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  • Innovation Studies minors must complete a minimum of 20 credit hours in the following key areas: Introduction to Innovation Studies (4 credits) Innovation Principles (8 credits) Elective (4 credits)

    computer programming and problem-solving using real datasets from a variety of domains such as science, business, and the humanities. Introduces the foundations of computational thinking, modeling and simulation, and data visualization. CSCI 144: Introduction to Computer Science– An introduction to computer science including problem solving, algorithm design, object-oriented programming, numerical and non-numerical applications, and use of data files. Ethical and social impacts of computing. ENG 323

  • Friday, May 7th Join the Mathematics Department on Zoom to hear the senior capstone presentations. If you’d like to join the online capstone session, please email Professor Jessica Sklar at

    . This Capstone will explore violations to this rule. Using data collected on the association on drought and deer health conditions, a Monte Carlo Simulation will be conducted. Then a comparison between the theoretical and simulated results of a Chi-Squared test will be made when the sample size is smaller than typical conventions. 1:30pm – Applications of the Jacobian Matrix to Numerical Analysis of Dynamical Systems Ben Mathewson Dynamical systems measure state change(s) over time. Whether we are

  • The discipline of history focuses on critical analysis of text-based evidence from the past and seeks a detailed, complex understanding of individual and collective human behaviors as they have

    (Critical Thinking). The study of history builds experience in dealing with and assessing various kinds of evidence-the sorts of evidence historians use in shaping the most accurate pictures of the past that they can. Learning how to combine different kinds of evidence-public statements, private records, numerical data, visual materials-develops the ability to make coherent arguments based on a variety of data. This skill can also be applied to information encountered in everyday life. The Ability to

  • Professor of Mathematics | Department of Mathematics | stuartjl@plu.edu | 253-535-7403 | Professor Jeff Stuart teaches mathematics and statistics for the Mathematics Department.

    , Teach ill-conditioning in a single lecture!, Special Session on Teaching Numerical Analysis, Portland, OR (August, 2009) Selected Articles Catral, M., Lebtahi, L. Stuart, J., Thome, N.. "Matrices A such that As+1R = RA⁎ with Rk = I." Linear Algebra and its Applications Vol. 552, 2018: 85-104. "Building generalized inverses of matrices using only row and column operations." International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology Vol. iFirst, 2010: 1–12. Q. Li, B. Liu and J. Stuart

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  • Senior Physics capstone presentations will take place Wednesday, May 18th starting at 2pm in Morken 103.

    Tracker software and compared to the numerical solution of the associated differential equation. The velocities of the bobs at the bottom of the arc were compared to those predicted by the mathematical model. 2:45pm Hannah Tate – “Cosmological Possibilities: Extra Dimensions and Apparent Horizons” Einstein’s theories of relativity have allowed scientists to probe the nature of the Universe, revealing its intricacies. We explore fundamental properties of spacetime, the possibility of extra spatial

  • Major in Mathematics 32 semester hours of mathematics, plus 4 semester hours of supporting courses 32 semester hours of mathematics: MATH 152, 242, 253, 317 or 318 or 319, 331, 433, 455, 499A, 499B 4

    , or permission of instructor. (4) MATH 107 : Mathematical Explorations - QR Mathematics and modern society. Emphasis on numerical and logical reasoning. Designed to increase awareness of applications of mathematics, to enhance enjoyment of and self-confidence in mathematics, and to sharpen critical thought in mathematics. Topics selected by the instructor. Prerequisite: Eligibility based on PLU Math Placement Exam, or permission of instructor. (4) MATH 115 : College Algebra and Trigonometry - QR A

  • Auberry Fortuner ’13 and Assistant Professor Bret Underwood did research into understanding what gave rise to the expansion of the universe. (Photo by John Froschauer) Modeling the Early Universe By Katie Scaff ’13 None of us was around for the Big Bang , but one…

    variables in the equations Fortuner has been exploring. His findings show the amount of expansion and energy in the universe over time, and give insight into what parameters affect the physics of the very early universe. Entering numerical codes into a computer program and running simulations for hours day after day wasn’t glamorous, but it’s been an invaluable experience for Fortuner – a physics major who almost failed his first physics class. “When I took Intro to Physics class, the first college

  • Course Development Stipends For new or existing courses in the Innovation Studies Minor With the generous support of donors to the Innovation Studies program, the INOV Steering Committee invites all PLU faculty to submit a proposal for a stipend to support the development of a new or existing course in the Innovation Studies minor. Options...

    Data Science– Introduction to computer programming and problem-solving using real datasets from a variety of domains such as science, business, and the humanities. Introduces the foundations of computational thinking, modeling and simulation, and data visualization. CSCI 144: Introduction to Computer Science– An introduction to computer science including problem solving, algorithm design, object-oriented programming, numerical and non-numerical applications, and use of data files. ENG 323: Writing