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  • TACOMA, WASH. (June 18, 2019) — PLU Dept of Psychology faculty, Dr. Corey Cook, presents research at the 1st national discussion on sexual assault and sexual harassment at America’s colleges, universities, and service academies. A PLU psychology professor may be shaping future sexual harassment/assault prevention…

    assault at America’s institutions of higher learning. These destructive behaviors violate the safety and security of our young men and women.” Organizers of the event asked Dr. Cook to present his research on threat perceptions of heterosexual men. Specifically, Dr. Cook investigated the extent to which women perceive heterosexual men as posing sexual approach threats (e.g.,unwanted/unreciprocated sexual interest of a target). His results suggest that in addition to heterosexual men being widely

  • Parker Simpson ’24 is spending his summer working at an assisted living facility in his hometown of Spokane, Washington. He comes from a family of healthcare professionals and has always wanted to help people. We sat down with him to discuss his experience taking classes…

    great work nurses do. You spent your first-year taking classes remotely because of COVID-19. What was it like to finally be back in the classroom as a teaching assistant for Professor of Biology Michelle Crites? It was important for me to be a TA because it was like I was taking the class again, but I got the in-person experience. For Anatomy & Physiology, it was a completely different scenario … to explore the dissection process and have a physical cadaver before us instead of looking at a computer

  • As a STEM student, we understand that disciplinary focus is often your main priority when selecting the best and most rewarding study abroad experience. We offer a range of exciting summer research projects in five great locations: Australia, Scotland, Ireland, England, and Spain. Program opportunities…

    , Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Science, Environmental Health/Science, Life Sciences, Plant Biology, and Psychology. These programs are highly competitive and fill up fast. Once you decide your project preference please get your application in to us. We would recommend you also keep in mind an alternative project should your preferred option be already taken. Get the full details here: https://studyabroad.arcadia.edu/find-a-program/stem-summer/stem-summer-research-project-list/ Read Previous Paid

  • Apply Now: Application for Fall 2022 (Class of 2023) Electrochemistry underlies technologies critical to avert the worst effects of climate change. Get the knowledge and training needed to help address the world’s biggest challenges! Chemistry, physics, engineering are all appropriate backgrounds – each brings unique…

    . Requirements: Passion for team-driven science and technology development in the area of applied electrochemistry. BS/BA in Chemistry/Biochemistry, Physics, Engineering, or related discipline (other majors, such as computer science or mathematics, could be appropriate, please discuss special situations with our team). Good academic record (please discuss with us for specifics, we look at your entire record, not just GPA). Research experience beneficial, but not required. GRE scores are not required. Learn

  • As a STEM student, we understand that disciplinary focus is often your main priority when selecting the best and most rewarding study abroad experience. We offer a range of exciting summer research projects in five great locations: Australia, Scotland, Ireland, England, and Spain. Program opportunities…

    , Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Science, Environmental Health/Science, Life Sciences, Plant Biology, and Psychology. These programs are highly competitive and fill up fast. Once you decide your project preference please get your application in to us. We would recommend you also keep in mind an alternative project should your preferred option be already taken. Get the full details here: https://studyabroad.arcadia.edu/find-a-program/stem-summer/stem-summer-research-project-list/ Read Previous Science

  • By Dana Shreaves, Instructional Designer When students or instructors cannot meet in the same physical location, virtual class sessions are one alternative to consider. Virtual meetings are intended for live communication, but some software allows meeting facilitators to record and share videos after a session…

    . During the virtual meeting, participants can choose to display any content on their computer screen. This is useful for sharing presentation slides, documents, web content, or other materials. Participants can choose whether to enable their camera, communicate through audio only, or communicate using text-chat. The PLUTO team recommends instructors use Google Hangouts Meet to conduct virtual class sessions because the interface is relatively simple to use and access with your ePass credentials.  This

  • Students and experts debate October 4 Members of the Pacific Lutheran University Speech and Debate team will partner with local policy experts on Oct. 4 to publicly debate the potential benefits and pitfalls of voting for a third party in the 2016 presidential election. Democratic Communication…

    Communication Specialist Aaron Sherman and student debater Mariah Collier will speak for the proposition, “a vote for a third party is a wasted vote.” Ben Meiches, University of Washington-Tacoma professor of security studies and conflict resolution, and student debater Tate Adams, will argue for the opposition. “I think that the viability of a third-party vote is one of the most important problems that we face, as Americans, in the context of this upcoming election,” Adams said. Collier agreed, voicing she

  • Moral issues in health care reform The debate over the nation’s health care system has been swallowed up or sidelined during the last 60 years by war, impeachment, union opposition, and of course political bickering. During this year’s presidential election, the issue is again one…

    at the plan put forth by Democratic nominee Barack Obama and Republican nominee John McCain. And he isn’t necessarily going to favor one plan over another. “It is not a simple, direct moral war and it’s very complex and nuanced underneath,” he said. “It doesn’t necessarily break along liberal and conservative lines.” And it’s not a new topic. This KPLU report, looking at the health care issue, notes that Franklin Roosevelt wanted to include a universal health care program in his Social Security

  • Renovations on Eastvold Auditorium continue, with Phase 1 of the project on schedule to be completed this August. (Photo by John Froschauer) Flurry of work continues on the PLU campus By Chris Albert Life on campus may slow down a bit during the summer –…

    . Additional work  around campus this summer includes repairs to the University Center kitchen floor and the UC’s south facing roof, and the installation of security cameras in campus parking lots. Read Previous Student musicians charm European audiences Read Next Listening for the song of the crossbill COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first

  • The City of Tacoma is hosting a Mix & Mingle event where you can meet with engineers, engineering techs, and other staff from Power, Water, Environmental Services, Public Works, & Planning & Development Services engineering disciplines. This is an opportunity to learn about what it’s…

    engineering disciplines like chemical, electrical, mechanical, environmental, civil, and computer science engineering. You will also have the chance to meet their engineering technicians to learn about that pathway as well. In addition to regular employment, the City of Tacoma offers well-paid internship positions every year. You can find more details and register here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/tacoma/jobs/3813980-0/engineering-mix-mingle-events-2022-2023 Registration is required for this