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New device will probe the world of the atom Four professors over at Rieke are still pinching themselves. After applying for a National Science Foundation grant in January, on a hope and a prayer really, the chemistry faculty found out last year that they had…
wires that snake over to a computer. The paperwork that the spectrometer will spit out after analyzing liquids or solids doesn’t reveal much to the untrained eye. However, to the scientists, both the spectrometer and the readouts will help them look inside molecules, figure out how they interact with each other and on a more basic scale, help them decipher the compound they are looking at. “It’s not really something that lets you see the molecule,” Fryhle said. “But it gives inference what’s going
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Gravit Designer is a free, easy-to-use, vector-based graphic design software program. Gravit can be used to create flyers, logos, presentations, and a multitude of other graphic design content. This software includes features similar to Adobe Illustrator and InDesign, making it a viable alternative to more…
browser or as an installed application, making it compatible with any computer. Work can also be saved to a cloud account, allowing for easy access and minimal file management. When finished with a design, work can be downloaded and saved as a file (image, PDF, or vector) for web or print purposes. Graphic tools include options for drawing, shapes, text, and layering. A trifold brochure created in Gravit Designer. To get started with Gravit Designer, navigate to https://www.designer.io/. Click the
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The Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics of Virginia Commonwealth University will host a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) site in graph theory and computational mathematics. The REU will provide 8 undergraduates a hands-on introduction to computational research endeavors and improve their problem-solving, communication and…
Research Experience for Undergraduates in Graph Theory and Computational Mathematics Posted by: nicolacs / January 25, 2023 January 25, 2023 The Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics of Virginia Commonwealth University will host a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) site in graph theory and computational mathematics. The REU will provide 8 undergraduates a hands-on introduction to computational research endeavors and improve their problem-solving, communication and computer
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By Michael Halvorson, Benson Chair in Business and Economic History. On Monday, February 19, 2018 (President’s Day), students at Pacific Lutheran University are invited for a special tour of Amazon’s Seattle headquarters (HQ). The event is being sponsored by Amazon and PLU’s office of Career…
is also the largest provider of cloud computing infrastructure services, which accounts for much of its revenue and future potential. Amazon’s Seattle Campus (Photo by Chad Slattery) However, for those interested in computer science research, artificial intelligence (AI), and natural language understanding (NLU), the company offers an incredible array of engineering and cognitive research opportunities—right in our back yard. A Meet-and-Greet with Alexa Since its public debut in late 2014, I have
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From Maggie Jobes, Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment: The Summer Research Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers students an excellent opportunity to hone research skills and to experience life as a graduate student. Students will enhance their academic resume, work closely with faculty and…
activities, all while receiving numerous benefits. Students historically underrepresented in graduate education are especially encouraged to apply. Due to funding restrictions, participation is limited to U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents (those holding a green card.) All programs for 2016 are listed at unl.edu/summerprogram and include projects in Biochemistry, Plant Science/Pathology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science
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Student and Alumni Research and Technical Opportunities at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) – Oak Ridge, TN Appointments for Spring and Summer 2018! Apply now to the Nuclear Engineering Science Laboratory Synthesis Programs (NESLS) Program at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) – Spring or…
, Government, Policy, Risk Analysis, Science Writing, Public Affairs, and Computer Sciences · Stipend based on academic status – range from $529/week to $935/week for full-time; pro-rated for part-time · Travel/Housing assistance (if eligible) · Professional development activities · Minimum GPA – 3.0/4.0 · Open to U.S. and Eligible International Citizenship Visit http://www.orau.org/ornl or contact NESLS@orau.org for more information! Read Previous Summer Research
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The Department of Mathematics at Columbia University offers a Master of Arts program in Mathematics with a specialization in the Mathematics of Finance (MAFN). It is co-sponsored by the Department of Statistics, and it draws on the diverse strengths of the university in mathematics, statistics,…
rigorous theoretical courses and cutting-edge applied courses, the latter in many cases taught by professionals from the financial industry. In addition to the finance, mathematics, and statistics courses offered by the program, the students can take courses from all over the university. The MAFN program attracts students whose academic background is in quantitative areas such as mathematics, statistics, physics, economics, computer science, or engineering. Most have previous work experience or
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Michael Pavel, Skokomish Nation tribal member and Professor of Education Studies at the University of Oregon, gives the keynote address for Earth Day at PLU. (Photos by Theodore Charles ’12) Skokomish Nation tribal member brings emotion to Earth Day By Katie Scaff ’13 We need…
look on them and touch them. You thank those plants for that,” Pavel said. “Begin to identify them. They’re there and will continue to be there. Realize they have a name. And the animals too, recognize them.” After his presentation, the conversation opened to the audience, many of whom commented on the effect Pavel’s song had on them. “We’re all one and the same, whether we are plants, trees, or rocks,” said “Tosh” Kakar, assistant professor of Computer Science and Computer Engineering at PLU. “I
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As the effects of the coronavirus pandemic continue to impact the world, educators are being forced to get creative as classrooms move online. Remote learning combined with the cancellation of large, in-person events, and concerns over the germ-spreading potential of singing and playing wind instruments…
never meant to be stuck behind a computer screen. But if we’re going to be stuck behind a computer screen, we decided to dream of some incredible musicians that we’d like to join our students in those squares. Learn more about Music at PLUDistinguished teachers, talented students, and supportive public: these are the people who make the Department of Music at PLU a nationally recognized center for musical learning, serving, and sharing. The Mary Baker Russell Music Center is our home. It features
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This is a question Thomas Kim ‘15 thinks about often. As a newly married third-year law student with employment lined up after graduation, an activist philanthropist and an upstanding community member, Kim checks all the “American” boxes. Except for one: actually being a legal citizen.…
PLU with undocumented or DACA status. The official number is not known in an effort to protect the security and privacy of such students. Kim has some advice for current undocumented students at PLU. “Don’t ever settle for a no. If I had settled for a no when my immigration attorney cheated us, I would not be here,” Kim said. “I was hurt we were hurt and betrayed and disappointed. And I was mad and I was bitter,” said Kim. “And so I figured, I am not the smartest kid in the room, but as long as I
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