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Renewable Energy Scholarship Posted by: alemanem / October 4, 2021 October 4, 2021 RESF expects to award seven or eight scholarships in 2022 based upon academic merit, accomplishments in the field, and demonstrated interest.  One is reserved for an early undergraduate (preferably community college) student; one for another undergraduate; one for an early graduate student; and the rest are available to students at any level.   At least one of these scholarships will be awarded to a diversity

William M. Lapenta NOAA Student Internship Program Posted by: nicolacs / October 10, 2023 October 10, 2023 The William M. Lapenta NOAA Student Internship Program is offering paid summer internships targeted towards current 2nd and 3rd-year undergraduate and enrolled graduate students to work in areas that will provide robust research and/or operational experience that will prepare the student for further study in NOAA fields, for application to fellowships or for the NOAA-mission workforce. The

microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and computational methods to study materials and molecules at interfaces. All students will also take part in a professional development and ethics training program, with a focus on science communication and preparation for graduate school or industrial careers. Through independent research projects and the workshop and seminar series, this site seeks to broaden the participation in STEM. Preference will be given to applications received by March 1st. Visit https

The Dream Program Posted by: nicolacs / September 24, 2021 September 24, 2021 THE DREAM PROGRAM is a 10-week summer program designed to increase the number of women and racially underrepresented groups in medical physics by offering research opportunities, outreach and strategic mentorship geared towards recruiting a more robust and diverse group of skilled undergraduate students in the field of medical physics. DREAM students will be placed into summer research and mentorship groups that are

Graduate Study in Applied Chemistry at UC Davis Posted by: alemanem / September 15, 2021 September 15, 2021 The Graduate Group in Agricultural & Environmental Chemistry at UC Davis offers PhD and MS degrees in four broad areas of applied chemistry: Environmental and Analytical, Biological and Toxicological, Food and Wine, and Fiber and Polymer Chemistry.  The application deadline is Jan. 5, 2022.  Interested students may find additional information about the program on their website: https

On Exhibit – Pandemics: History & Responses Posted by: Holly Senn / March 17, 2020 March 17, 2020 Today many of us are considering our lives, loved ones, and our way of being in the world in relation to the Coronavirus, or COVID-19. The course of this pandemic can be changed by people who have reliable information, make decisions that consider others, and remain hopeful and diligent. These books from the Mortvedt Library collection document historical and current pandemics, their effects, and

, helped him land a summer internship with the Portland Pickles, a baseball team with an unforgettable name and a legendary Portland brand. 1. What was your internship experience like working with the Portland Pickles? The internship was a lot of work. It was about 60-ish hours per week. A typical game day would have us getting to the field at 11 a.m., we would set up the stadium, set up the merch tent, put up posters, etc. Then we’d have a production meeting to discuss what the day is going to look

normal, making it invisible. “It’s important to recognize that we are all racialized beings,” Ciabattari said. “Moving toward racial justice means we all need to have a stake in it.” Ciabattari has worked hard to create opportunities for people to discuss and work through the feeling of vulnerability around this issue. It’s the focus of a Tacoma-based gathering she’s participating in next week called Think & Drink. The event, titled “We Gon’ Be Alright? The State of Race in America,” focuses on race

, educational seminars and film screenings. “I would describe it as a place where people can come and fully be themselves,” Brewer said. As a co-leader of Harmony at PLU, Brewer participated heavily in raising awareness around LGBTQ issues both on campus and beyond. She also worked as one of the Diversity Center’s first LGBTQ peer advisors. Brewer — who identifies as a pansexual queer female — discovered her sexuality while at PLU. Brewer said she never gained much exposure to other sexual orientations

Lute paddles with fellow Samish tribal members for first locally hosted canoe journey in 20 years Posted by: Kari Plog / August 7, 2018 Image: Kelly Hall ’16, a language specialist with her tribe, sings alongside fellow Samish tribal members during protocol at the Power Paddle to Puyallup. The ceremony — during which tribes share songs, stories and dances — was part of the annual canoe journey. (Photo by John Froschauer/PLU) August 7, 2018 By Kari Plog '11PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA