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! Wed 4/6, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., AUC Regency Room “Learning Together: Student-faculty Research and Vocational Discernment” Student-faculty research is one of PLU’s signature offerings for students. But what, exactly do students discover from this chance to join their professors in this sometimes hidden aspect of faculty life? And, equally importantly, what do faculty learn as they invite their students into their particular specialty? Join two research teams – Jp Avila (Art and Design) and Chad Hall ’10

biochemistry, assuring compliance of stated goals and objectives as outlined in each protocol. Principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Participate and/or develop the design and testing of experiments under direction of Research staff including, but not limited to method development of mass spectrometric, HPLC, and other approaches for global and targeted metabolite and other small molecule analysis. Prepares and conducts laboratory research experiments following written protocols

and Quality Planning, and Water Design teams under the Planning and Engineering section. As a public utility, we operate and maintain one of the country’s oldest municipally owned water systems and serve more than 300,000 residential and commercial customers. We are looking for people who can bring a fresh perspective to the work we do while supporting staff on a variety of projects. Engineering interns can expect to build on their technical skills, further grow their professional development

second option, at PLU we offer an engineering and industry minor. Through this minor, students learn the basics of engineering design and team problem solving, gain familiarity with industry, and obtain valuable skills ensuring their success in the workplace or in graduate studies. This minor is ideal for all students who would benefit from in-depth exposure to engineering and industry. Typically, students in Natural Sciences, Business, Economics or any students who have completed the introductory

necessary to succeed in industry and academia. Students are generally exposed to a variety of research activities which may include literature search, experimental design, bench work and lab notebook management, mathematical modeling, instrumental characterization, computer/software control and analysis, lab safety, as well as communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. Program Dates Application Open: December 14, 2021 Application Deadline: February 15, 2022 Program: Week of June 20 – August

: February 15th @ 5 PM EST APPLY NOW OVERVIEW Our NSF-sponsored summer research program places you with a faculty mentor for a 10-week summer period spanning from May 21, 2023 to July 28, 2023. You’ll design a research project, carry it out and present the results to the professors and students in a final symposium. You will receive a stipend amount of $7000. To live on campus safely, you will also be provided an individual bedroom with shared kitchen facilities in an environment that is committed to

, Entertainment, and Design) phenomenon comes to the South Sound with TEDxTacoma, where live speakers and interdisciplinary presentations inspire deep discussion and new connections in our community. This year’s theme is “Did you know…” Tickets are $39 and $79, which includes a post-show reception. Learn MoreAbout Amy YoungDr. Anna Marjorie “Amy” Young is originally from Bellevue, Washington where she graduated from Bellevue High School.  She attended Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, earning a

“Practicing Courage” by Margaret Matthews Posted by: Reesa Nelson / March 10, 2020 March 10, 2020 Margaret Matthews is a junior at Pacific Lutheran University who lived in Virginia and Oregon before moving to Tacoma for college. She will graduate in 2021 with a BFA with a concentration in Sculpture. She is already putting her talents to use with a class project that was selected for public display.Practicing CourageIn Mare Blocker’s 2D design course, required for all art majors, students

), juniors Kaylee Hawkins (Evelyn), Nathan Laudolff (Adam) and Elsa Kienberger (Jenny) and seniors Gabby Dolan (Jenny) and Kaira Hensler (Evelyn). The performance is stage managed by junior, Elle Campbell with scenic and lighting design by Assistant Faculty of Theatre, Professor Amanda Sweger.  One cast will wear costumes designed by faculty Kathy Anderson, and the other by student Kali Pohle. The Shape of Things is intended for mature audiences due to mild adult content. Read Previous Dance celebrates

largest gates ever designed and constructed (each weighing 8,000,000 pounds); has a unique design that allows savings of 60 percent of the water used for ship passage in a renewable and sustainable way; and should tolerate the highest earthquake seismic loads ever for a project this scale. Krause graduated from PLU in 1976 with a Bachelor of Science in Geology. He was one of the first students to graduate from the program, which he said was “exciting and very personalized.” He also participated in the