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  • integrate information from a wide range of connected topics such as chemistry, biology, physics, and geography. In this light, geoscientists have a particularly flexible professional skill set that is founded in core analysis and interpretation skills developed in the field and laboratory. Successful students must be able to think three dimensionally, have strong quantitative skills, and be able to communicate clearly through writing and speaking. Field trips are included in most courses.Quick Links My

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  • MSMR Graduate: Courtney & Sarah Topic: The Theme of Finance: An Analysis of what promotional themes decrease negative stigmas and increase awareness and trust in a non-profit financial setting Research: The project is a comprehensive report that focuses on research conducted and analyzed for the Tacoma based non-profit organization Sound Outreach. The research provides a holistic view of the organization, the community it serves and the marketplace environment to provide recommendations on how

  • learning more about ourselves and our cultural backgrounds.” University President Allan Belton (left) presents Emily Davidson (right) with the 2023 Faculty Excellence Award in Teaching. (PLU Photo / Emma Stafki) Davidson’s teaching philosophy, phenomenal quantitative data, and heartfelt testimonials make her a deserving award recipient. Her impact on the Hispanic studies curriculum and the lives of her students sets a remarkable standard for teaching excellence at PLU. Read Previous Award-winning

  • DataResearch involving the collection or study of existing data, documents, records, pathology specimens, or diagnostic specimens, if: these sources are publicly available OR the information is recorded by the investigator in such a manner that participants cannot be identified, directly or through identifiers linked to the subjects. In order for the data to be analyzed as “existing,” it must have been collected prior to HPRB review. Examples include analysis of existing medical records, data collected

  • DataResearch involving the collection or study of existing data, documents, records, pathology specimens, or diagnostic specimens, if: these sources are publicly available OR the information is recorded by the investigator in such a manner that participants cannot be identified, directly or through identifiers linked to the subjects. In order for the data to be analyzed as “existing,” it must have been collected prior to HPRB review. Examples include analysis of existing medical records, data collected

  • 2022 Mathematics Capstone SymposiumFriday, May 6th Join the Mathematics Department in Morken 216 to hear the senior capstone presentations. If you’d like to watch the presentations virtually, please email Dr. Daniel Heath (heathdj@plu.edu) for the Zoom link. 12:30pm Hannah Tate An introduction to climate science, emphasizing the significance of mathematical modeling in communicating climate data and engaging a wide audience in the fight against the climate crisis.  1:00pm Drake Nguyen We will

  • results look like?   Results will be available for each of your courses.  You can view your course results in three different formats: PDF – quantitative summary only, PDF – quantitative summary + student comments, and raw data (Excel format). Understanding Your Course Evaluation Results The results in the PDF summaries are organized by question not student. These are useful for reading all of the comments on a particular question and looking for trends. If you want to look at how an individual

  • natural and social sciences, emphasizing quantitative reasoning. Mathematics has always been part of innovative changes from the invention of the computer to the internet to the recent growth in data analytics, social media algorithms, and AI. And we train the next generation of mathematicians and statisticians who can adapt to these innovations successfully and ethically. PLU’s small math classes foster faculty-student interaction, promoting cooperative learning to maximize each student’s potential

  • disciplines can go together, with data analysis as the linking piece,” Hachet says.  During this time of COVID-19 and shelter-in-place, Hachet is staying at a friend’s house off-campus. He hopes to remain in Washington after graduation. “I go on hikes all the time, and everyone here is really friendly,” he says. He hopes to land a position as an Americorps sustainability coordinator right after graduation. Eventually, he’d like to work in data analysis for environmental consulting firms. Hachet will miss

  • Course Descriptions KINS 500 : Research Methods and Application in Kinesiology The course will introduce basic concepts in research methods and experimental design relevant to the area of Kinesiology. The course is designed to create a better understanding of the principles, concepts, terminology, and instruments used in measurement and analysis in the various sub-domains of Kinesiology. The course will focus on the scientific method, addressing both quantitative and qualitative research