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Diversity & Equity Resources https://www.plu.edu/prehealthsciences/diversity_equity_resources/

in health science, biomedical, or behavioral graduate or professional opportunities at every stage of their university career. Kaiser Permanente Washington (KPWA) Healthcare Careers Pathway Program (HCCP)- This program aims to provide students with the space to build meaningful connections with other pre-health students and gain exposure to the medical field. The main goal is to support the increase, growth, and development of healthcare leaders from historically under-represented and minoritized

2022 Awards https://www.plu.edu/scifair/awards/2022-awards/

ScienceKevin Shen9OlympiaA Novel Approach to Biomimicking the Avian Tail on Fixed Wing Micro Air Vehicles 4th Claire Atkinson12Central KitsapThe Effect of A Green Roof's Plant Cover on its Ecological Benefits 2022 9-12 Place Awards CategoryPlaceNamesGradeSchoolProject Title Behavioral & Social Sciences1stMira Kunz11BellarmineThe Impact of COVID-19 On Adolescent Anxiety and Depression Behavioral & Social Sciences2ndAidan Moore12BellarmineThe Effect of Perceived Sex of Target on the Self-Disclosure of

Environmental Studies https://www.plu.edu/academic-programs/program/environmental-studies/

. Graduates from the last 5 years: Their jobs Forestry Tech Fire Fighter, Forest Service Interpretive Naturalist, City of Everett Staff Geologist, Brown and Caldwell Environment Specialist, Washington State Department of Ecology Trails Coordinator, Holden Village Environmental Educator, Nisqually River Foundation Teacher, Kent School District Credentialing Specialist, Washington State Department of Health Fellow, Humanity in Action Berlin Graduates from the last last 5 years: Their graduate programs

Confronting Mental Health: How the PLU community is demonstrating transformative care https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2022/02/11/confronting-mental-health/

background in social work with a clear understanding of community resources related to meeting basic needs both at the university and beyond. They will also be licensed with a mental health background so they are able to provide some direct services for students. “The vision is to continue to think very purposefully about points of access and availability of resources that respond to students’ evolving needs, but that are really embedded well into community as part of an intentional well-being ecology

Students and Alumni Scholarships and Fellowships Database https://www.plu.edu/provost/scholarships-and-fellowships-national-and-international/students-and-alumni-scholarships-and-fellowships-database/

competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. Award/Stipend/Benefits: Scholarship support up to $20,000 per year for tuition, educational expenses and reasonable living expenses, paid summer laboratory research training at NIH, and paid employment and training at NIH after graduation. Root-Tilden-Kern Public Interest ScholarshipsThe Root-Tilden-Kern Program Scholarships select 20

Values and Professional Behaviors https://www.plu.edu/nursing-student-handbook/professional-conduct-and-values-of-the-nursing-profession/values-and-professional-behaviors/

directly related to care outcomes. Communication Communication, informed by nursing and other theories, is a central component in all areas of nursing practice. Communication is defined as an exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings through a variety of mechanisms. The definition encompasses the various ways people interact with each other, including verbal, written, behavioral, body language, touch, and emotion. Communication also includes intentionality, mutuality, partnerships, trust, and

Schedule of Courses https://www.plu.edu/online/schedule-of-courses/

& Healing RC 4 Lecture Online SOCI 101 Intro to Sociology A, SO 4 Lecture Online SPED 911 Students Developmental Disabil 2 Continuing Education Online SPED 914 Educ Proce for Mild Disabiliti 3 Continuing Education Online SPED 912 Collaboration & Team Building 2 Continuing Education Online SPED 912 Collaboration & Team Building 2 Continuing Education Online SPED 915 Emotional/Behavioral Disorders 3 Continuing Education Online SPED 916 Early Childhood Education 2 Continuing Education Online SPED 917 Low

Philosophy https://www.plu.edu/catalog-2023-2024/undergraduate-program/program-curriculum-information/philosophy/

, exploitation, and fraud as they related to specific industries. Pass/fail options do not apply to business majors either declared or intending to declare. (4) PHIL 226 : Environmental Ethics - VW Apply ethical theories to determine what we should do in the face of environmental issues and dilemmas such as whether and why animals have rights, what kind of value nature possesses, the proper focus of an environmental ethic, and what ecology has to do with economics and justice. (4) PHIL 227 : Philosophy and

PLU’s Lathiena Nervo discusses her work and being named one of the “1,000 inspiring Black scientists https://www.plu.edu/natural-sciences/news/plus-lathiena-nervo-discusses-her-work-and-being-named-one-of-the-1000-inspiring-black-scientists-in-america/

go. If they have more interest in the really small things, like molecular work, or virology, or microbiology, they can take classes on that. If they want to go bigger with the systems, in terms of ecology and organisms, they can do that too, and everything in between. I found it really amazing that students were able to create their own focus in that way.I also had a really good experience talking with students. I had lunch with three students during my interview here, and all of them were double

Past Speakers https://www.plu.edu/natural-sciences/rachel-carson/past-speakers/

mountains. She earned an MS in resource conservation and a PhD in organismic biology and ecology from The University of Montana in Missoula, specializing in the dynamics of positive interactions among animal and plant life. With a background in biology, a devotion to applied natural history, and a passion for sharing the wonders of nature with others, Dayna has worked in the field of biomimicry with business partner Janine Benyus since 1998 as a business catalyst, educator, researcher, and design