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Elizabeth Larios ’21 decided she was going to be a neurosurgeon in the fourth grade. That’s when her class took a field trip to a science museum and Larios saw an exhibit about the human brain. Returning home that day, she told her mom: “I’m…
, she told her mom: “I’m going to be a neurosurgeon!” In the following years, her decision was cemented by books she read in middle school classrooms, biology classes she took in high school, and eventually, the teachers and mentors she met at Pacific Lutheran University. Now, the Bonney Lake, Washington native has graduated and earned a prestigious Fulbright research grant — a national award that only 20 percent of applicants receive after a rigorous, year-long application process. In January, she
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Are you ready to dive deep into the fascinating world of oceanography? If you’re looking for a unique class offering that perfectly embodies the Pacific Northwest (PNW to locals) experience, look no further than ESCI 102: General Oceanography at PLU. This class is also a…
range of scientific realms, including physics, chemistry, biology, climate science, and geology. By examining the ocean from these diverse perspectives, students gain a comprehensive understanding of its complexities and significance. ESCI 102 allows PLU students to get their hands wet (literally!) with labs and field trips. These hands-on experiences reinforce theoretical concepts and foster a deeper appreciation for the natural world. One of the highlights of ESCI 102 is the field trip to the
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From Frank Stuart, Co-Director at Georgia Tech: We will be hosting 10 undergraduate researchers this summer at Georgia Tech in our REU program focused in Aquatic Chemical Ecology. We would like to ask for your help in publicizing this program to undergraduates, at Georgia Tech…
chemicals in aquatic ecosystems; Sensory biology and ecology of aquatic chemical communication; Ecological roles and consequences of chemicals in aquatic environments. This program is an excellent choice for undergraduates majoring in any field of biology, chemistry, earth/ocean science, civil engineering, environmental engineering, chemical engineering, and related bioengineering areas who want to apply their classroom learning to an interdisciplinary research environment to solve complex scientific
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Caltech is excited to announce two summer research opportunities available to continuing undergraduate students. WAVE FELLOWS PROGRAM The WAVE Fellows program provides support for talented undergraduates intent on pursuing a Ph.D. to conduct a 10-week summer research project at Caltech. The program aims to foster…
experience and can articulate how their research interests align with Caltech’s research areas. Support: WAVE Fellows will receive a $6000 award for the ten-week program and an additional $500 housing/travel supplement. Application: Online applications are due January 12, 2018. For more information, visit http://www.sfp.caltech.edu/programs/wavefellows AMGEN SCHOLARS PROGRAM Caltech’s Amgen Scholars Program is geared towards students in biology, chemistry, and biotechnology fields. Some of these fields
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As a first-generation college student, Brandi Hilliard was nervous when she began her studies at Pacific Lutheran University. But those uncomfortable feelings soon diminished. “I found PLU to be a warm, supportive and an intimate community, which made it an easy place to fit in,”…
you would like to share? There are a lot of local employers looking to recruit students from PLU for jobs and internships because they’ve found our graduates to be some of the most passionate, hard-working and service-oriented employees.PLU Alumni & Student ConnectionsAlumni & Student Connections supports each Lute in utilizing the PLU network to help make their visions a reality. Read Previous Beautiful mutants: a PLU biology class harvests for the future Read Next Dr. Erik Arnits ’11 relies on
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TEDxTacoma faculty and staff.
Michael Behrens Associate Professor of Biology and marine ecologist Full Profile
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Associate Director, Academic Advising | Academic Advising | kelsey.eagen@plu.edu | 253-535-8776 | Kelsey has been with PLU since May 2019 and has worked in higher education since 2014.
Kelsey Eagen Associate Director, Academic Advising she/her Phone: 253-535-8776 Email: kelsey.eagen@plu.edu Professional Biography Additional Titles/Roles Biography Kelsey has been with PLU since May 2019 and has worked in higher education since 2014. Kelsey has a BS in Psychology and a MS in Higher Education Administration with a focus on Title IX Law from the University of North Florida. Kelsey works primarily with biology students, pre-med students, and theatre students in addition to
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Virginia Allred ‘17 (Psychology & Geology) Kelsey Barnes ‘16 (Anthropology & Art History) Michael Diambri ‘18 (History) Rachel Friedland ‘18 (Undeclared) Madeline Marello ‘18
) Stephanie Van Bramer ‘17 (Anthropology) Tessa Wright ‘18 (undeclared) Megan Wonderly ‘16 (Anthropology & History) Previous InvestigatorsLeesha Cessna ‘12 (Anthropology) Seanna Hewit ‘14 (Biology) April Nyquist ‘09 (Art) Molly Shade ‘12 (Anthropology and Hispanic Studies)
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Following their participation in an Inclusive Pedagogy Seminar, faculty will be eligible to be part of an Inclusive Curriculum Workshop.
Shannon Seidel, Department of Biology Roberto Arteago, Library Laura Fitzwater Gonzales, Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice Teresa Ciabattari, Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice 2021 Cohort Amanda Sweger, Department of Theatre and Dance Michael Artime, Department of Political Science Somaye Ramezanpour Nargesi, School of Business Ami Shah, Department of Anthropology, and Global Studies Program 2020 Cohort Mary Ellard-Ivey, Department of Biology Christine Moeller, Library Claire Todd
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Pacific Lutheran University is excited to announce the establishment of the Steen Family Symposium on Environmental Issues. David ‘57 and Lorilie Steen ’58 have generously donated funding to the PLU Environmental Studies program to support this new annual symposium. The gift is being invested in…
part of that effort.” Read Previous PLU biology professor Amy Siegesmund receives national teaching award Read Next Information, Technology and Leadership: an interview with Port of Tacoma’s Mark Miller ’88 LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24, 2024 The Passing of Bryan Dorner June 4, 2024 Student athlete Vinny D’Onofrio ’24 excelled in biology and chemistry at PLU June 4, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24
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