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returning students and their families. “PLU has long been committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the programs described in this application are current manifestations of these efforts,” Ann Auman, Dean of Natural Sciences, said. “This commitment is even more important now since the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated inequities that national efforts to diversify the STEM pipeline have been attempting to address at a time when society needs diversity of thought and creativity in STEM the most

, who works at the Women’s Center. This year, in addition to existing partnerships with the Division of Social Sciences and Residential Life, the Women’s Center has formed new partnerships with ROTC and the Athletics Department. “These new partnerships are making way for campuswide conversations to begin around the issue of sexual violence and why it is not only important to bring awareness to the issue, but ultimately work together to end it,” Greer said. The event will feature speakers including

systems. There are no constraints on fields of study which can include science, engineering, law, business, public policy, social sciences, etc. Areas of study and focus include: all forms of renewable energy grid evolution, modernization, energy storage, and flexibility energy efficiency electrification to replace fossil fuels Students are eligible for the scholarship if they are studying: at any college or university in our “home” area: Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, or Alaska at any college or

time students measure the proportion of Earth’s water found in the air and soil, their bottles contains only a tiny, nearly undetectable drop. “It’s so little, right?” Aung says to a puzzled girl. The lesson Aung and Escobar are teaching is part of a pilot project launched this year by PLU’s Division of Natural Sciences and the School of Education and Kinesiology. Funded by a $71,000 Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship grant from the National Science Foundation, the project seeks to encourage talented

1959 as the charitable arm of the National Television Academy of Arts & Sciences, shapes the art of creating television by engaging and educating the next generation of television professionals. As the co-founder of MediaLab and founding director of the Center for Media Studies, Wells says his week in Hollywood will be an education that will yield long-term benefits. “I am excited to have the opportunity to meet and talk first-hand with entertainment industry executives,” Wells said. “This will

of North Cove, Wash., one of the fastest-eroding U.S. coastlines, which loses roughly 150 feet of land per year. The film’s nomination comes from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Northwest Chapter.The film project was directed and produced by students Siobhan Chachere (Senior Producer), Garrett Johnson (Director), Helen Smith (Chief Editor), Hanna McCauley (Artistic Director), and Hallie Harper (Director of Photography) through MediaLab at PLU. MediaLab is a pre-professional

returning students and their families.“PLU has long been committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the programs described in this application are current manifestations of these efforts,” Ann Auman, Dean of Natural Sciences, said. “This commitment is even more important now since the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated inequities that national efforts to diversify the STEM pipeline have been attempting to address at a time when society needs diversity of thought and creativity in STEM the most to

PLU professors Ann Auman and Bridget Haden share teaching and learning experiences in China Posted by: Chris Albert / November 4, 2024 Image: Ann Auman, professor and Dean of Natural Sciences, and Bridget Haden, professor of Hispanic and Latino Studies and Associate Provost for Undergraduate Programs, recently taught a summer intensive course at Sichuan University. PLU is working to establish a future exchange that would bring Sichuan faculty to the PLU campus. (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) November 4

, Dean of Natural Sciences. “We won’t be getting rid of the best part of the room,” Alexander said. The renovations to the lab began on Dec. 13. The work is set to be completed by the start of spring semester. The Sheffels Lab is the first of several significant projects that are part of the overall Rieke Science Center upgrade. To date, more than $1.4 million has been raised to the overall $6 million goal in Rieke renovations. Future work includes: Reconfigure interior laboratory space to  support

sciences graduates Read Next U.S. News names PLU top private university in PNW for masters nursing programs 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 place in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal Competition November 7, 2024 PLU professors Ann Auman and Bridget Haden share teaching and learning experiences in China November 4, 2024 Lutes celebrate