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TACOMA, Wash. (Feb. 25, 2015)—Pacific Lutheran University’s Sustainability Committee is now accepting applications for two 2015-16 Sustainability Fellowships. The Fellowship, which has been selecting students since 2006, is open to students from any discipline. It is an opportunity for students to research, examine and propose…
location into a digital map that may be accessed online or through an app. February 25, 2015 By Evan Heringer ’16PLU Marketing & Communications TACOMA, Wash. (Feb. 25, 2015)—Pacific Lutheran University’s Sustainability Committee is now accepting applications for two 2015-16 Sustainability Fellowships.The Fellowship, which has been selecting students since 2006, is open to students from any discipline. It is an opportunity for students to research, examine and propose strategies that could strengthen
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Visiting Assistant Professor | Department of Biology | cmschiller@plu.edu | 253-535-7004
& Paleoenvironments Research Projects Paleobotany and paleoenvironments on Cenozoic to Quaternary timescales; Disturbance ecology of ancient ecosystems; Vegetation response to ancient climate change. Selected Presentations Zahajská, P., Stamm, F.M., Baldermann, A., Schiller, C.M., and Conley, D., The stubborn silica: Undissolved diatom frustules during sequential leaching: Isotopes in Biogenic Silica, Louvain-La-Neuve, BELGIUM (May 2024) American Geophysical Union (Lowe, A.J., Schmitz, M.D., Dillhoff, R
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veterans. Dr. Artime also consults with universities to assist in conducting climate surveys on sexual assault and intimate partner violence and has conducted research for the YWCA on experiences of racism among their clients. Additionally, Dr. Artime has served as an advisor for student research on a diverse range of topics including depression in older adults and parenting style among military families. Originally from Colorado, Dr. Artime enjoys the mountains and outdoor adventures. Happy to be back
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Why do we evaluate information In a world full of information that is steeped in algorithms, for-profit motivations, and biases, how do we determine the truth? And how do we know which information
was reputable. Some disinformation or propaganda has been delivered by withholding information and deceiving the public, news outlets, and even researchers (Example: oil companies withholding important climate change data whilst supporting climate denier movements). Evaluation Methods Consult this section for different methods to evaluate information sourcesWho, What, Where MethodUse this method when encountering sources that you don’t know much about or when you are doing research in a topic that
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Biology professors win coveted Murdock grants Turning over barnacle-encrusted rocks, one by one, craning your neck to catch a glimpse of a bird or sloshing through a muddy tributary might not seem like hard core scientific endeavors. But think again. It’s research such as this…
in the tropics, but very few at higher latitudes,” he said. “But it’s not been addressed on why this might be.” This research may eventually have links to climate change, and why or how one species might survive, while others may not, Behrens noted. Specifically, Behrens’ team will be looking at an eel-like fish known as the rock prickleback and the black prickleback. While Behrens will be on the beach, Egge will be taking his crew up the Mississippi River into a series of embayments or streams
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“I don’t want you to be hopeful. I want you to panic. I want you to feel the fear I feel every day. And then I want you to act.
Swedish Youth Inspires School Strikes Across the Globe“I don’t want you to be hopeful. I want you to panic. I want you to feel the fear I feel every day. And then I want you to act.” – Greta Thunberg This exhibit opened Wednesday, March 13, 2019 and stayed open until August 2019. Greta Thunberg is a 16 years old climate change activist in Sweden. In August 2018 she started this global movement, although her concern was personal and local. On August 20, 2018 she sat outside the Swedish Riksdag
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Welcome to the Spring 2020 Global Studies Capstones.
Colonialism in Senegal and its Impact on Climate Change.Senegal is a country in West Africa that is currently facing harsh climate change impacts: reoccurring natural disasters, amplified dry seasons, intensified precipitations, coastal erosion, soil degradation, and overall biodiversity loss. To understand why Senegal is and will be uniquely impacted by climate change, we explore the correlation between colonialism and environmental degradation. The purpose of this research paper is to analyze the
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The U.S. Department of State will host its first dedicated virtual career fair featuring applied science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and STEM policy careers in the Foreign and Civil Service on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET. The virtual career…
than 270 diplomatic facilities worldwide. They develop, enhance, and manage interconnected, and secure IT networks and computer systems worldwide. They promote and safeguard the health and wellbeing of America’s diplomatic community. They are at the forefront of addressing some of the world’s most challenging issues like climate change, sustainable energy, global health, arms control, and nonproliferation. Women, people of color, LGBTQI+, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and interested
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The U.S. Department of State is excited to host its second virtual STEM Diversity Career Fair on Thursday, November 17, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time. This year’s event will again focus on STEM careers in the Foreign and Civil Service as…
and electromechanical technicians, law enforcement and security technology professionals, cybersecurity professionals, data scientists as well as those interested in STEM-related policy issues such as climate change, emerging technologies, global health, and the supply chain among others at home and abroad! During our virtual career fair, you will have the opportunity to engage with Foreign Service and Civil Service professionals across a broad range of STEM fields. Learn how your STEM background
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Thursday, February 23 4-5:15 p.m. Opening Student Session – Regency Room, University Center (UC) 7-8:45 p.m.
Microplastic Debris in Puget Sound and Neighboring Waters” – Regency Room, UC Speaker: Julie Masura, faculty and research scientist, environmental science, Center for Urban Water, University of Washington Tacoma 1B) “Science on the Sea: Get Your feet Wet and ‘Discover by Doing'” – Room 201, UC Speakers: Jan Adams, Foss Waterway Seaport Museum; Madhuri Hosford, Foss Waterway Seaport Museum; Bonnie Beaudoin, Foss Waterway Seaport Museum 1C) “Oaxaca: Water and Sanitation: Challenges and Opportunities” – Room
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