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, mentoring support, and an applied project, M.S. candidates develop the knowledge and skills they need to become effective evidence-based practitioners who can enhance their own career while positively impacting those they serve.You can request more information or start your application today. We look forward to helping you achieve your career goals.Download PLU’s digital resource: The Science of Human Activity – A Guide to a Master’s Degree in Kinesiology.Request InformationContact us to get more

assembling nanomaterials – materials that are less than one thousandth of the diameter of a human hair – into powerful state-of-the-art lithium ion batteries. Here at PLU, he continues to use nanomaterials to store energy in flexible and lightweight paper electrodes. Throughout his career he’s worked with more than 20 students on student-faculty research projects. Lytle’s true calling is sharing his passion for the sciences with students.  His teaching philosophy is that chemistry doesn’t have to be

with the dialogue center. Their article, entitled, “Definition, Necessity, and Nansen: Efficacy of dialogue in peacebuilding,” was recently the leading article in Conflict Resolution Quarterly. “We’ve done so many research projects together,” Feller said. “He’s a very valuable colleague…as well as just a very supportive human being in general.” Franke agrees. She was Ryan’s speech and debate coach while he was at PLU, and remembers Ryan as a fun and dedicated student. “One thing that is quite

-Americans, Muslims and Latinos. For Torvend, this activist spirit and his farewell lecture connect back to PLU’s mission. Robert Oelbermann “I think part of our educational mission is to promote human and ecological flourishing,” Torvend said. “And that means constant work and constant organizing.” And there is more work ahead for Torvend. Although he is stepping down as Lutheran Studies chair, he will continue to teach, finish a few books and his screenplay, which is all about — you guessed it

, Spokanasaurus Rex.Yes, you read that right. In addition to parenting her daughters, all younger than 12, Caprye spends time in Spokane, Washington, parks, playgrounds and even lakes in a human sized, inflatable Tyrannosaurus rex costume. “I think it’s fun to give people a crazy experience that makes them smile and kind of bonds people together,” Caprye said. “Because everybody who is there is like ‘did you just see that?’” Caprye started Spokanasaurus Rex in April. She brings the suit when she’s out with

for Vocation? The Wild Hope Center started from a Lily Grant that PLU received in 2003 to promote discussions and reflection about vocation at the university. Vocation is an important Lutheran concept, having to do with meaningful and purposeful work aimed at the common good and human flourishing, and we believe this concept has rich value within and beyond our religious tradition. Since its founding, the Wild Hope Center for Vocation provides resources and events about vocation for students