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  • TACOMA, Wash. (March 11, 2015)—You hear the word “vocation” a lot at Pacific Lutheran University—in fact, Lutes pretty much have heard about (and lived) vocational exploration since PLU’s founding in 1890. Technically, that probably makes PLU a “vocational” institution—but the phrase takes on quite a…

    her role at the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, where, as co-manager, she oversees the foundation’s day-to-day operations and is responsible for development of new philanthropic initiatives. Prior to joining the Vulcan team in 2013, Ives was the founder and president of Milepost Consulting, where she led executive engagement, strategy development and team-empowerment efforts with clients across multiple sectors. Her work resulted in development of organizations such as the Green Sports Alliance

  • Want to earn up to $22,500 towards your degree in science and technology? The Washington State Opportunity Scholarship is helping remove barriers to opportunity for students across the state. 1,850 new applicants will be selected in 2017, and eligible students may attend 67 Washington institutions–PLU…

    Washington State Opportunity Scholarship 2017-2018 Posted by: nicolacs / December 16, 2016 December 16, 2016 Want to earn up to $22,500 towards your degree in science and technology? The Washington State Opportunity Scholarship is helping remove barriers to opportunity for students across the state. 1,850 new applicants will be selected in 2017, and eligible students may attend 67 Washington institutions–PLU is on the list! WSOS scholars also receive access too professional development, career

  • The ACS Green Chemistry Institute® is seeking a recent graduate with interest in and knowledge of green chemistry to assist in our scientific communications and program support (annual conference, educational initiatives, industry collaborations, etc.). This is a full time, contract position located at the ACS…

    for a budding green chemist who is looking to get a broader understanding of the issues, make connections, and gain some out-of-lab experience in our Nation’s capital. Inquiries can be sent to gci@acs.org Read Previous Research and Development/Production Laboratory Technician Position Read Next Hertz Graduate Fellowship Award LATEST POSTS Mississippi State University Now Accepting 2025 Summer REU Environmental Science Applications November 15, 2024 Dept of Energy Computational Science Graduate

  • The annual Gulf Coast Undergraduate Research Symposium (GCURS) website is now open to undergraduate students to apply to present their original research discoveries. The Chemistry section is open to junior and senior undergraduates. The application deadline is October 7, 2019. This year GCURS, will be…

    advisors are invited to the Chemistry Department gathering from 4:00 – 5:30 PM (optional Saturday, November 2 Student presentations & reception Sunday, November 3 Professional development talks, networking & campus tours by the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (optional) More information available at: http://gcurs.rice.edu/ Read Previous Product Testing Project Manager Position Read Next Chemist Opportunity at IEH Analytical Laboratories LATEST POSTS Mississippi State University Now

  • Industrial Internships for Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Students On Tuesday, October 1, SCI Scholars will start accepting applications for its 2020 summer internships. This year, 33 positions are available, giving more students than ever a chance to learn valuable professional skills. Requirements to apply:…

    Current sophomore or junior Minimum GPA of at least 3.5 (out of 4.0) Individual positions may have additional requirements. Interns will receive a $6,500 – $10,000 salary, an additional $1,000 for professional development, a certificate, and an opportunity to recognize an influential high school teacher. The application deadline will be November 30, 2019. Read Previous Chemist Opportunity at IEH Analytical Laboratories Read Next Cancer Research Opportunity 2020 LATEST POSTS Mississippi State

  • Summary:   The REU summer research program focuses on interdisciplinary projects in sustainable chemistry. In our program, students become full members of a research group, carrying out fundamental research on topics that span the chemical sciences. Students will participate in a Sustainable Chemistry workshop and professional…

    Texas A&M REU Posted by: alemanem / December 17, 2019 December 17, 2019 Summary:  The REU summer research program focuses on interdisciplinary projects in sustainable chemistry. In our program, students become full members of a research group, carrying out fundamental research on topics that span the chemical sciences. Students will participate in a Sustainable Chemistry workshop and professional development focused on Science Communication. Application Window: 12/13/19-2/15/20 Students Receive

  • Dr. Laura Shneidman, Assistant Professor of Psychology (PLU), Dr. Rebekah Richert (PI, UC Riverside) and Dr. Elizabeth Davis (UC Riverside) have been awarded a five-year grant from the Templeton Foundation to join the Developing Belief Network. The network is a research initiative designed to bring…

    development of religious cognition and behavior. Their project will explore how religious beliefs are learned in childhood and how children conceptualize religious beings. Dr. Shneidman’s specific area of focus will be on children in Mayan communities on the Yucatec Peninsula and in Mexico City.   Read Previous Enrico Jones Award in Psychotherapy & Clinical Psychology Read Next The Evolution of Behavior LATEST POSTS Ricky Haneda ’22 | Psychology Major February 18, 2022 The Evolution of Behavior November

  • By Michael Halvorson, ’85 This week is Computer Science Education Week (Dec. 3-Dec. 9) in the United States. I helped celebrate on Monday at the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science at the University of Washington in Seattle. The event was sponsored by Code.org…

    point they formed a high-five “go tunnel” to congratulate award winners. One of the students did an especially good job of interviewing Melinda Gates, who spoke about her experiences studying computer science in school. A growing movement Something to watch for this week is the momentum surrounding the Hour of Code movement, Code.org’s free one-hour online curriculum that introduces computational thinking to people of all ages. If you haven’t tried Hour of Code yet, you should check it out this week

  • By Michael Halvorson, ’85 This week is Computer Science Education Week (Dec. 3-Dec. 9) in the United States. I helped celebrate on Monday at the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science at the University of Washington in Seattle. The event was sponsored by Code.org…

    formed a high-five “go tunnel” to congratulate award winners. One of the students did an especially good job of interviewing Melinda Gates, who spoke about her experiences studying computer science in school. A growing movement Something to watch for this week is the momentum surrounding the Hour of Code movement, Code.org’s free one-hour online curriculum that introduces computational thinking to people of all ages. If you haven’t tried Hour of Code yet, you should check it out this week. Just visit

  • Pacific Lutheran University Assistant Professor of Biology Lathiena Nervo was recently named one of Cell Mentor’s “1,000 inspiring Black scientists in America.” A developmental biologist in her second year at PLU, Nervo is equally passionate about teaching, biological research, and increasing diverse representation in science.…

    representation in my field, and conducting research.Coming to PLU from the East Coast is a big switch. What made you pick PLU? One of the things that really struck me when I researched the biology department and interviewed here was the curriculum. It’s essentially the curriculum I wish I had as an undergraduate, where students are really able to create their own focus. The way the program is organized gives students a lot of freedom to choose what direction they want to go. If they have more interest in the