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Meet some Rieke Scholars Posted by: vcraker / March 15, 2022 March 15, 2022 PLU Rieke Scholars talk about what it’s like to advocate for diversity, social justice, and sustainability in their communities. Keep reading to learn more about the program and how you can become a Rieke Scholar.  Read Previous How to be a Lute: Lute language 101 Read Next PLU’s Fixed Tuition Guarantee LATEST POSTS PLU Scores 4.5 out of 5 on Campus Pride Index: What does that mean? November 21, 2024 YouTube Short: A

research projects in the laboratories of Graduate School faculty members. Fellows gain experience in modern research techniques and plan and execute an experimental strategy to answer a scientific question. SURF introduces students to the kinds of projects encountered during postgraduate research training and fosters an understanding of the planning, discipline, and teamwork involved in the pursuit of answers to current questions in the biological sciences. At the end of the SURF Program, fellows

research projects in the laboratories of Graduate School faculty members. Fellows gain experience in modern research techniques and plan and execute an experimental strategy to answer a scientific question. SURF introduces students to the kinds of projects encountered during postgraduate research training and fosters an understanding of the planning, discipline, and teamwork involved in the pursuit of answers to current questions in the biological sciences. At the end of the SURF Program, fellows

insightful answers,” Heath writes in the class syllabus. “Although we will be using some scientific methods of inquiry and exploring scientific ideas, this is not a science course. As we work to design our starship, we will find that many of the lessons we learn can be directly applied on Earth.”In the first few weeks of class, Heath’s goal is to convince students that they are actually building a starship. It’s the most important part of the course because the starship concept forces students to think

students transition from college to careers. Shared experiences will create a supportive community space that will help students connect through study groups, social events and professional development opportunities. The research will measure students’ sense of belonging and the impact of program resources over time. Curricular engagement will include a transitions course, linked introductory courses and supplemental instruction. Students will learn skills such as resume writing, scientific

January 21, 2014 Lutes study social justice at one of the world’s oldest, most prestigious universities By Barbara Clements, Content Development Director Nine Pacific Lutheran University students are studying at Oxford University as part of the first such program at PLU, one of the only universities on the West Coast to offer such an opportunity. The students, who departed PLU the first week of J-term, will spend the next six months at Oxford studying social justice issues, those issues around