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NIEHS Scholars Connect Program (NSCP) Posted by: nicolacs / December 3, 2020 December 3, 2020 The NIEHS Scholars Connect Program (NSCP) is designed to provide a unique opportunity for highly motivated science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) focused undergraduate students to solidly connect with NIEHS and receive training in biomedical research. Students in NSCP have an opportunity for hands-on mentored research experiences, as well as professional and personal development. NSCP is

April 26, 2012 Engineer turned poet named Washington State Poet Laureate By JuliAnne Rose ’13 Realizing her passion and remarkable talent for poetry in her thirties, engineer-turned-poet Kathleen Flenniken’s work was bolstered when she received Washington State Poet Laureate earlier this year. Kathleen Flenniken ’07 was named the Washington State Poet Laureate for 2012-2014. Sponsored by Humanities Washington and the Washington State Art Commission, Flenniken received the prestigious position

. one to two years away from graduation) Interested in chemistry and biochemistry research projects (related disciplines will be considered) Considering graduate or professional school following graduation Highly motivated to excel The 10-week Summer REU program will be held at the University of Delaware campus in Newark, DE from June 8, 2020, to August 14, 2020.  Applications are due by Februray 1, 2020. Learn more at:  https://sites.udel.edu/seli-ud/application/ Read Previous Undergraduate

grieving a miscarriage. Spokane TV station spotlights Spokanasaurus RexWatch the news feature about Sarah (Allen) Caprye ’01 “I was very sad for quite a while after that,” Caprye said. But one night, while surfing Facebook, she came across a viral video of two people in T-rex costumes engaged in a snowball fight. Caprye cracked up. “I was at the point where I was actively seeking out joy again,” Caprye said. “I don’t know if I was even aware of that until I started laughing that hard and I realized

November 17, 2008 Veterans Day offers a time for reflection, thanks As the PLU brass played the unforgettable anthems of each branch of the United States Armed Services, the soldiers, sailors and airmen in the audience, stood up to applause. That was the crescendo of the PLU Veterans Day Celebration last week in the Mary Baker Russell Music Center Lagerquist Concert Hall. The veterans were recognized for their sacrifices and the audience was asked to reflect with pride on the brave men and

required. Preference will be given to students who are: Juniors (i.e. one to two years away from graduation) Interested in chemistry and biochemistry research projects (related disciplines will be considered) Considering graduate or professional school following graduation Highly motivated to excel The 10-week Summer REU program will be held at the University of Delaware campus in Newark, DE from June 3, 2019, to August 9, 2019.  Applications are due by February 1, 2019. Find out more, and apply at

the manager, Fernando Duran, who is passionate about making the farm healthy for flowers and workers. He told me the farm uses a quarter of the pesticides it used 20 years ago. In an effort to eliminate pesticides, Duran said, a researcher at LatinFlor found a natural biological control for a stubborn pest, the leaf miner. The scientist found the wasp is a natural enemy of the insect, attacking its larvae. He then developed a vacuum that is used to suck the dead insects off every plant. “I’m happy

. “Surplus is not advertised enough to people off campus,” Buchholz said. When students move off campus, many have little to no furniture for their new digs. Buchholz and her roommates stumbled upon the program last year and were able to furnish most of their house with quality items, she said. “I’m really excited to see what happens afterwards,” she said. “Seeing in February how many more ‘Can the Cans’ are out there, talking about the successes and the next steps.” Meanwhile, Pfaff will spend his

and dancing. “Each number within the production was picked from an array of different Broadway musicals.  No two songs are from the same show, and each song is either currently on Broadway or has been in the last three years,” Madison explained. “That being said, the show does not include any revivals within that time frame, so if you were really hoping to hear some Hello Dolly, you may be a little disappointed.” Along with the wide variety of musicals, there is also a wide range of student actors

and dancing. “Each number within the production was picked from an array of different Broadway musicals.  No two songs are from the same show, and each song is either currently on Broadway or has been in the last three years,” Madison explained. “That being said, the show does not include any revivals within that time frame, so if you were really hoping to hear some Hello Dolly, you may be a little disappointed.” Along with the wide variety of musicals, there is also a wide range of student actors