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Growing into her own: Sarah Davis ’23 discovers her passion for plant biology at PLU https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2023/04/26/sarah-davis/

on plant genetic engineering in agriculture and an internship with Washington State University, where she researched tree fruit physiology in response to changing environmental conditions. After graduation, Davis plans to begin a master’s and PhD program at University of British Columbia to study plant science — specifically how high-value horticulture crops are impacted by different environmental conditions. We caught up with her to reflect more on her PLU experience.Tell us about your capstone

Brian Sung ’24 discusses his business and econ majors, Oxford trip, and PLU experience as a first ge https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2024/03/15/brian-sung-business-economics-senior/

, he’s an international honors student with a double major in business and economics and a double minor in data science and statistics. Outside the classroom, he’s served as DECA Club president, a resident assistant, and an intern at Russell Investments. We recently met with the busy senior to discuss academic experience at PLU. What sets PLU apart from other universities? I think PLU is unique because the professors really care about you. I thought I was this weird Chinese immigrant coming here from

Forsyth Wins Two National Titles at NCAA Championships https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/forsyth-wins-two-national-titles-at-ncaa-championships/

contemporary global problems and possible solutions, particularly those related to development and social justice, transnational movements of people and ideas, and international affairs.Learn more. Read Previous How the PLU School of Business is adapting with the times Read Next Women’s Rowing Places 5th in NCAA Championships LATEST POSTS Unlocking Full-Ride and Full-Tuition Scholarships at PLU July 31, 2024 Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while

You Ask, We Answer: How’s the food? https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/you-ask-we-answer-hows-the-food/

Internship at the Washington State Senate Read Next YouTube Short: Snow Tubing at Snoqualmie Pass LATEST POSTS Unlocking Full-Ride and Full-Tuition Scholarships at PLU July 31, 2024 Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community June 13, 2024

Interactive debate on drone policy shifts audience opinions https://www.plu.edu/comm-media-designarts/news/2013/12/30/interactive-debate-on-drone-policy-shifts-audience-opinions/

Kaurin, Associate Professor of Philosophy at PLU, and Pam Barker PLU senior communication studies and political science major speaking for the affirmative; and Seth Weinberger, Associate Professor of Politics and Government at the UPS and David Mooney, PLU senior and political science major, arguing for the negative. Much of the debate focused on the differing opinions regarding the human cost of drone attacks. The debate came down to the question of “What do you prefer fairness or efficiency?” The

Tina Saxowsky https://www.plu.edu/itech/faculty-spotlight/tina-saxowsky/

science as a collection of facts that we already ‘know’, but I want the students to realize that there is still a lot to be discovered, and that new findings could affect their own lives in real ways. I also think it is important that the students have an opportunity to share what they have learned with each other. This special project has taken a lot of different forms through the years (such as scientific posters or class blogs), but most recently I have started asking the students to make a movie

Despite pandemic challenges, transfer student finds community at PLU https://www.plu.edu/natural-sciences/news/despite-pandemic-challenges-transfer-student-finds-community-at-plu/

Despite pandemic challenges, transfer student finds community at PLU Posted by: Marcom Web Team / May 23, 2022 Image: Image: Biology major Monya-Dawn Wilson ’22 (PLU Photo/John Froschauer) May 23, 2022 By Isabella DaltosoPLU Marketing & Communications Student WriterMonya-Dawn Wilson ’22 is a DJS Fellow and Rieke Scholar who came to PLU as a transfer student. Wilson is a Biology major, and dreams of becoming a pediatrician.“I’ve always liked science and learning,” said Wilson. “I like learning

PLU professor gains national attention for research looking into how babies learn in utero https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2014/07/31/plu-professor-gains-national-attention-for-research-looking-into-how-babies-learn-in-utero/

sound of our mother talking,” Moon said in 2012. “This is the first study that shows we learn about the particular speech sounds of our mother’s language before we are born.” That insight earned international attention—and a very prestigious ranking: Science News picked Moon’s research on language learning in infants before birth as the No. 8 science story of 2013. This fall, Moon is starting another study on the very early perception of speech sounds with the help of two PLU psychology majors. Moon

BOEING Engineering Internship Program Summer 2022 https://www.plu.edu/physics/news/boeing-engineering-internship-program-summer-2022/

work full-time for 10-12 weeks during Summer 2022 Currently majoring in one of following core engineering/applied sciences disciplines (Aeronautical/Aerospace, Civil (especially Structural emphasis or interest), Chemical, Computer Engineering/Science, Electrical, Industrial, Materials, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mathematics, Physics, Software, Structural, Quality, Industrial Engineering Technical, Industrial Management, Operations Research, Engineering Mechanics, and Systems). Enrolled student

Biochemistry Program at the University of Montana https://www.plu.edu/chemistry/news/2016/12/01/biochemistry-program-at-the-university-of-montana/

Biochemistry Program at the University of Montana Posted by: alemanem / December 1, 2016 December 1, 2016 This cross-disciplinary program provides an intellectually stimulating environment in which to study and perform research at the interface of chemistry, biology and computer science. The Biochemistry Program faculty carries out research in areas that include ion-channel structure and function, the mechanism of RNA and Herpes viruses, the structural biology of fibronectin and G-proteins and