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culture with the Makah Tribe, work at an environmental nonprofit in Trinidad and Tobago or debate the issues of social justice at Oxford University. PLU ranks in the top 10 of master’s universities nationwide for the number of undergraduates who study away, with nearly 50 percent participating, as compared to 10 percent nationally. Aside from the transformative experience, Study Away also helps graduates in the job market. A recent study by the Institute for International Education for Students found

Ramstad Scholarship Applications Invited 2016 Posted by: yakelina / February 29, 2016 February 29, 2016 The Chemistry Department invites applications by Wednesday, March 2nd at 5:00 p.m. for the 2016-2017 Ramstad Scholarship.    Applications are due to the Chemistry Department Chair by email.  A link to the application form and further information can be found in the Ramstad Scholarship section of the Chemistry Department  Endowments and Scholarships web page.  The Anders and Emma Ramstad

all this less than one year after acceptance into the CFA Institutes University Recognized Program. The CFA Institute Research Challenge is an annual global competition—the “investment Olympics” for university students—that provides university students with hands-on mentoring and intensive training in financial analysis. Students gain real-world experience as they assume the role of a research analyst and are judged on their ability to value a stock, write an initiation-of-coverage report and

Peace Corps Prep Certificate Program @ PLU Posted by: nicolacs / February 10, 2017 February 10, 2017 Are you interested in conducting international service after graduation? Do you want to complete a program that will provide you with the skills to be a critically minded, prepared volunteer? Then you might consider enrolling in the Peace Corps Prep Certificate Program at PLU. This program combines coursework and hands-on experience to help you prepare for the Peace Corps, a program that sends

Starbucks’ Use of Market Research Propels the Brand Posted by: wagnerjc / November 7, 2017 November 7, 2017 Starbucks expertly employs market research to craft marketing messages and stay informed about consumer sentiment. Businesses in the coffee industry are susceptible to many external risks, most of which they are not able to control or even influence. The list of external threats is long, ranging from vagaries in the weather to ethically sourced coffee, and Starbucks must develop agile

January 14, 2013 At PLU, students get the chance to explore the depths of the Puget Sound – for class credit. Diving for an A, at the bottom of the Puget Sound Katie Baumann ’14 A native of the land of 10,000 lakes, James Olson ’14 never imagined he would be a certified scuba diver, getting college credit to take a dip in the Puget Sound. But through the scuba diving physical education class at PLU, collegiate credit and an unforgettable experience is exactly what he got. For Olson, taking

Fridays and Saturdays. This flexible schedule is tailored to align with the K-12 academic calendar. The Ed.D program will enroll a cohort every other year. It is now accepting applications for Summer 2023. Candidates can apply to either the Ed.D with Washington Superintendent Certification, which includes a year-long internship in a P-12 district, or a pathway for a certified Superintendent to complete a doctoral degree. Working school leaders such as building principals and district administrators

Clean Energy Bridge to Research (CEBR) Posted by: nicolacs / November 29, 2021 November 29, 2021 Clean Energy Bridge to Research (CEBR) is a summer program run by the University of Washington (UW) Clean Energy Institute (CEI) and Undergraduate Research Program, and funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF CHE-1950904). The CEBR Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program supports a select group of undergraduates, community college students, and tribal college students to

was training when I was in China,” Klauder said. After three weeks of intensive class and clinical work, and a one-week tour of China’s capital, Beijing, Klauder returned to campus. In her first meet back, swimming against rival University of Puget Sound, Klauder won two events and registered one of her best collegiate times in the 200-yard freestyle, her signature event. “I was very surprised,” Klauder said of her performance. “I felt really good the whole (practice) week in the water, but taking

Undergraduate Research at Caltech Posted by: alemanem / November 2, 2017 November 2, 2017 Caltech is excited to announce two summer research opportunities available to continuing undergraduate students. WAVE FELLOWS PROGRAM The WAVE Fellows program provides support for talented undergraduates intent on pursuing a Ph.D. to conduct a 10-week summer research project at Caltech. The program aims to foster diversity by increasing the participation of underrepresented students in science and