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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

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

Things to Keep in Mind Having a plan before starting any research project or assignment will bring you the most success once you begin your research. While it might be difficult to develop a full plan of action, knowing some (or all) of the following things will be useful: A general understanding of your research topic. Doing background research would help with this. The type of resources (newspaper articles, blogs, for example) required or needed to complete your research. You can find this

Research & Internship Opportunities for PLU Natural Sciences StudentsPLU Natural Sciences offers a limited number of paid on-campus research opportunities working with our faculty each summer, as well as support for our students in getting off-campus internship and research positions. Off-campus summer research offers invaluable experience in real world labs working with career researchers, professors, and other undergraduate students from across the nation and around the world. For those

Research at PLUResearch experience at PLU begins with participation in research studies as a requirement for successful completion of our introductory and social psychology courses. Further explanation of these requirements are outlined below.   Our students regularly present their research at professional meetings, such as the Western Psychological Association and the Washington State Psychological Association.  In addition, students are involved in faculty research projects in both the

Wang Center Research GrantsThe Wang Center Research Grant Program is designed to support students, faculty, and faculty-student teams that seek to conduct original research in an international setting. Consideration is also given to proposals seeking to conduct research within the United States on topics that underscore the connection of the local and global issues of diversity, social justice and sustainability. Proposals are reviewed by the Global Education Committee for recommendation to the