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All K-12 students from public, private, and home schools in Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Kitsap, Lewis, Mason, Pierce, and Thurston Counties are invited to participate.
outstanding projects in each grade level or scientific category and provide feedback to all students about the quality of their research and presentation.A Brief History of the FairThe South Sound Regional & Science & Engineering Fair (SSRSEF) began in 1998. Twelve teachers from Pierce and Thurston counties approached Pacific Lutheran University and requested that PLU host a regional science fair. Since the SSRSF began, over 6,000 young scientists and engineers have participated and displayed their
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Occasionally, we are fortunate enough to find things that are more exciting than what we are searching for. This is certainly true for Dr. Jen Jenkins, Associate Professor of German in the Languages and Literature Department at Pacific Lutheran University. Dr. Jenkins spent the 2016-2017…
at. I thought, ‘I’ve got a whole day left in the archive; why don’t I just see what else I can see?’” After viewing all the sections of the archive dedicated to Broch’s own writings, she decided to peruse a section of the archive containing works that others had written about Hermann Broch. Looking at the catalog while keeping her “visual tropes” project in mind, she noticed a piece with a title that she assumed to be art criticism. Jenkins decided to order the box from the archive. The piece was
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PLU launched a campaign to fund improvements across the Rieke Science Center and the Nursing Clinical Learning and Simulation Center.
This campaign to renovate the Rieke Science Center and an exam room in the Nursing Clinical Learning and Simulation Center is the next step in PLU science education to serve a thriving community. Together, we are creating opportunities for students to unlock their potential, ignite their passion for scientific exploration, and have a transformative impact on community well-being.
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Associate Professor of Education | The PLU Chinese Studies Program | byrnesrs@plu.edu | 253-535-7286 | Ron was a high school social studies teacher in Los Angeles and Ethiopia before completing his Ph.D.
Ron Byrnes Associate Professor of Education Phone: 253-535-7286 Email: byrnesrs@plu.edu Office Location:Hauge Administration Building Professional Biography Education Ph.D., University of Denver, 1993 M.Ed., University of California, Los Angeles, 1985 B.A., University of California, Los Angeles, 1984 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise High School Education Reform Cultural Globalization Social Studies Curriculum Development Biography Ron was a high school social studies teacher in Los Angeles and
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1: Understand the conditions under which markets do and do not work well to allocate scarce resources for the social good, and analyze the effects of market characteristics and underlying conditions
Economics Major Learning Outcomes 1: Understand the conditions under which markets do and do not work well to allocate scarce resources for the social good, and analyze the effects of market characteristics and underlying conditions on economic outcomes. 2: Use economic reasoning to analyze current economic events and the effects of public policies. 3: Clearly communicate economic reasoning in oral and written form. Revised 1/2023
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Students who graduate with a B.A. in sociology and enter the job market directly will find themselves competing with other liberal arts students, but with an advantage--knowledge of key social
Careers for the B.A. in SociologyStudents who graduate with a B.A. in sociology and enter the job market directly will find themselves competing with other liberal arts students, but with an advantage–knowledge of key social factors and a firm grasp on research design and methods. This advantage of the B.A. sociology program provides breadth and the potential for adaptability. Although few occupations include “sociologist” in their title at the bachelor’s level, the sociological perspective is
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My decision to be a WMGS major was the culmination of my intro class and a personal belief that gender equality should be a priority. The program has been great!
me to participate in courses from a variety of departments across campus. My major in Women’s and Gender Studies has fueled my passion for social justice, helping me secure my position as Editor of PLU’s Journal of Social Justice, The Matrix. Although still exploring possibilities for after graduation, I can be confident that my involvement in the Women’s and Gender Studies program has prepared me for a life of thoughtful inquiry and enabled me to advocate for social equality in all facets of my
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The Cornell Institute of Host-Microbe Interactions and Disease ( CIHMID ) will begin accepting applications for the NSF-funded Microbial Friends & Foes Research Experience for Undergraduates (MFF REU) Summer Program ( https://bit.ly/MFF-CIHMID ) on December 1. The application portal will close February 1, 2024. The Microbial Friends & Foes Program…
. Emphasis will be placed on appreciation of the scientific method and developing effective strategies for conducting research as well as on the synthesis of concepts important to interspecific interactions across diverse systems. In addition, typically included are workshops in electronic database literacy, science citation software, research ethics, science communication, and planning for graduate study will be offered. Students will receive a weekly stipend of $700 ($6300 total), travel subsidy, meal
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Margaret Murdoch ’24, a biology and religious studies major with a minor in gender and sexuality studies, spent their summer in Seattle alongside some of the nation’s best scientists. Experimenting, analyzing, and observing at Fred Hutch Cancer Center , they were able to assist in…
scientists. Experimenting, analyzing, and observing at Fred Hutch Cancer Center, they were able to assist in making scientific breakthroughs for healthier lives in every community. For Murdoch, the Fred Hutch Cancer Center Internship provided a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to gain lab experience. Read more about their experience below! Murdoch working with the Acute Myeloid Leukemia cells in a biohazard hood. Fred Hutch Cancer Center Summer Internship ScholarshipAre you interested in gaining hands-on
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When PLU science students returned to campus in fall 2022 they were in for a surprise. The previously outdated anatomy and physiology lab in the Rieke Science Center had been transformed into a cutting-edge learning facility, complete with best-of-its-kind educational technology, thanks to contributions from…
researchers at other institutions across the nation and world. This type of 21st-century lab technology and learning experience is increasingly important for students, according to faculty members and professionals in the field. “Technology is transforming the way scientific research and healthcare are delivered and received,” says Curt Malloy ’88, who is the Chief Operating Officer at Cancer Research And Biostatistics. “Experience with these types of interdisciplinary learning environments and
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