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explore the intersection between global initiatives and technology with many renowned international leaders and activists. I’m also going to be featured on the U.N. Foundation website and recognized as a Why We Care Youth Champion.” Why We Care Youth serves as a platform for young people nationwide, ages 18-25, to raise their voices and spark change globally. To enter, emerging young leaders shared powerful personal stories about what access to reproductive health and contraception has meant in their

. Since all colleges and universities spend most of their revenue on personnel costs (salaries and benefits for faculty and staff members), it’s worth noting that the cost of highly trained personal services —like education, medical care, dental care, legal advice, therapy services, etc.—tends to rise at a rate faster than the increase in consumer prices for all goods and services. This tendency is called the “Cost Disease” by economists. There’s an excellent 2012 book by that title by William J

are not always comfortable conversations, but I’ve found great joy and a sort of liberation in the opportunities for honesty, resolve and direction they can provide.” The first People’s Gathering in February 2017 was attended by roughly 200 people. By the third installment in April 2019, attendance had increased to more than four hundred. Plans for a fourth on-campus event were set aside when COVID-19 hit in early 2020. However, as the pandemic accentuated health discrepancies within marginalized

, Julie’s career embodies PLU’s mission of thoughtful inquiry, leadership, service and care,” said Colleen Hacker, Ph.D., a PLU kinesiology professor who served as a performance psychology specialist and assistant coach for the U.S Women’s National team. Commencement will be held at the Tacoma Dome on Saturday, May 28th at 2:30 pm. Additional details are available at plu.edu/commencement.PODCAST: Laughter Permitted with Julie FoudyPLU Professor Colleen Hacker, Ph.D., joins podcast host Julie Foudy to

weeks to get a first appointment or further treatment.That’s why Pacific Lutheran University is exploring ways to meet increased mental health service demands in a way that responds to how and when students access resources.  This semester, PLU is launching a new service called Lute Telehealth, which will allow students to access no-cost, on-demand medical and mental health care by phone or video chat. With telehealth services, students can get help quickly — no waiting for an appointment or for the

Research and Development/Production Laboratory Technician Position Posted by: nicolacs / July 24, 2018 July 24, 2018 DiagnosTechs has an opening for a Research and Development (R&D)/Production Laboratory Technician. This individual is expected to build clinical laboratory skills and knowledge, with a goal to achieve independence in assay component production, assay development, quality control (QC) and validation procedures. Requirements – BS Degree, preferably in Biology, Chemistry, or related

DOE/ACS – Nuclear and Radiochemistry Summer Schools Posted by: alemanem / December 10, 2019 December 10, 2019 The Department of Energy has funded these long running summer schools. Currently stipends are $4,000 for these 6-week summer schools, and students can also earn college credits. The deadline for completed applications is February 1, 2020. A completed application consists of the submitted web form, as well as an official transcript and 2 letter of recommendation. Transcripts and letters

GCURS and Road to Grad School Workshop Posted by: alemanem / September 23, 2020 September 23, 2020 Are you curious about graduate school? Do you want to know more about what you can do with a PhD and how to apply? Are you unsure if you’re qualified or ready for this step? This workshop hosted by Rice University chemistry graduate students will help you to learn about what a PhD entails, how to apply, why you’d apply, and more! The workshop will be hosted over zoom on Friday, October 16, 2020

ACS Puget Sound Section Awards and Scholarships Posted by: alemanem / December 6, 2021 December 6, 2021 The ACS Puget Sound Section awards two $1500 4-year college student scholarships (the Julia Ann Rutherford Memorial Scholarship) each year. Application deadline is March 1st. The ACS Puget Sound Section also awards ACS Student Affiliate Chapter Grants For Activities and/or Travel Up to $500 each year.  A request must be submitted to the Education Committee with details well in advance of the

National Institute of Standards and Technology SURF Posted by: nicolacs / December 6, 2022 December 6, 2022 The SURF program is designed to inspire undergraduate students to pursue careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) through a unique research experience that supports the NIST mission. Since 1993, SURF students from across the country have had the opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on experience, working with cutting-edge technology in one of the world’s leading