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  • The Department of Physics and Astronomy will offer paid summer research internships through our NSF-funded REU program where students will explore how wave concepts are manifest in a broad range of physics and astronomy subfields through individual research projects and interactions with others. See our …

    program. RESEARCH AREAS Photons in Applied Materials Wavefunctions in Quantum Materials Phonons and Shockwaves Waves Revealing the Cosmos The 10-week program runs in conjunction with other programs on campus (~80 other STEM REU students) and includes professional development seminars, career oriented trips (e.g. LIGO Hanford – gravity wave observatory), social activities, and networking, including presenting at the WSU Undergraduate Summer Research Symposium. On-Campus Housing Food Budget Travel

  • We had the opportunity to speak with Kallan Campa, one of the five students from the first graduating class of the MSK program, Kallan Campa, who earned both a bachelor’s and master’s in kinesiology from PLU, shared about her experience pursuing the master’s in kinesiology.…

    itself. I created the beginnings of a curriculum that highlights the intersection between mental skills and social-emotional learning for middle school PE. This project was something that I had the opportunity to talk about in my interviews and show that I was knowledgeable about social-emotional learning (which is a hot-topic in education right now) and had a little leg up with its application to mental skills.Impactful faculty memberDr. Karen McConnell was my faculty mentor for my applied project

  • January Term (J-Term for short), PLU’s month-long term between fall and spring semester, is when many of our students take advantage of our incredible study away options in multiple places around the world. Planned and coordinated by professors and PLU’s study away center, J-Term study…

    Presidency in Washington D.C. In January, students explored Oaxaca, Mexico, delving into its history and culture through activities at archaeological sites, interactions with traditional healers, and collaboration with local artisans. Gaining insights into community health care access, they provided basic health screenings and education in schools, health care facilities, and orphanages. The program emphasizes a public health perspective, collecting valuable information on social determinants of health

  • Nicolette Paso ’09 is now studying at Emory University for her master’s degree in divinity. Nicolette Paso: A journey of discovery By Barbara Clements For Nicolette Paso ’09, there was never really a choice. “I did not choose to be a religion major; religion grasped…

    facilities and its emphasis on social justice with helping achieve her academic and personal goals. When she first arrived at PLU from her hometown of Modesto, Calif., Paso started as a business major, then switched to science and finally, to religion. “PLU gave me a chance to see what I was interested in,” she said. “I definitely think that PLU was the foundation that encouraged me to continue my studies and the classes and profs helped me encounter ideas and things that inspired me. ” Eventually, Paso

  • by Lizz Zitron and Amy Stewart-Mailhiot There is often a sizable divide between what students actually know and their perception of what they know. There is an equally sizable divide between students’ high school academic experience and their college one. Both of these divides can…

    suspect sources. Yet students honestly believe they understand the ethics of using sources and feel they know exactly where to find credible information. Faculty wonder, “Didn’t they learn this in high school?” The PLU librarians have been exploring these divides through quantitative and qualitative research studies that examine student research confidence and experiences. We hope to better understand our students in order to serve them better. We also hope faculty can use our data to more effectively

  • The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a multi-program laboratory operated by Battelle for the US DOE. The Radiological Materials and Detection (RMD) group at PNNL is a world leader in development and testing of materials for immobilization of nuclear and hazardous wastes. Pacific Northwest National…

    The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Internships – Richland, WA Posted by: alemanem / April 5, 2017 April 5, 2017 The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a multi-program laboratory operated by Battelle for the US DOE. The Radiological Materials and Detection (RMD) group at PNNL is a world leader in development and testing of materials for immobilization of nuclear and hazardous wastes. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is seeking ambitious, high caliber Bachelor’s

  • University of Washington’s Molecular Engineering Materials Center (MEM-C) is a Materials Research and Engineering Center (MRSEC) funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF 1719797). MEM-C aims to accelerate the development of future energy conversion, information processing, and sensing technologies through design, discovery, processing, and application…

    University of Washington’s Molecular Engineering Materials Center Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates Posted by: nicolacs / November 19, 2020 November 19, 2020 University of Washington’s Molecular Engineering Materials Center (MEM-C) is a Materials Research and Engineering Center (MRSEC) funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF 1719797). MEM-C aims to accelerate the development of future energy conversion, information processing, and sensing technologies through design

  • The application deadline for the Molecular Engineering Materials Center (MEM-C) Research Experience for Undergraduates has been extended to Friday, March 5, 2021. University of Washington’s Molecular Engineering Materials Center (MEM-C) aims to accelerate the development of future energy conversion, information processing, and sensing technologies through…

    Application Deadline Extended for the MEM-C REU Summer Program! Posted by: alemanem / February 16, 2021 February 16, 2021 The application deadline for the Molecular Engineering Materials Center (MEM-C) Research Experience for Undergraduates has been extended to Friday, March 5, 2021. University of Washington’s Molecular Engineering Materials Center (MEM-C) aims to accelerate the development of future energy conversion, information processing, and sensing technologies through design, discovery

  • ACS Virtual Career Day Join experts from the ACS Career Navigator for this free career development event designed especially for undergrad students on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 11 am ET. Register today to participate in three thought-provoking program segments with practical advice to help…

    ACS Virtual Career Day Posted by: nicolacs / March 25, 2021 March 25, 2021 ACS Virtual Career Day Join experts from the ACS Career Navigator for this free career development event designed especially for undergrad students on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 11 am ET. Register today to participate in three thought-provoking program segments with practical advice to help you prepare for job searching and learn what to expect as a new hire in the chemical sciences. This Career Day includes: Resume

  • The MACR program is an interdisciplinary graduate program focused on polymer science and engineering with both Masters and Doctorate tracks available. They offer a small-department feel with about 40 current students, a diverse array of science, engineering, and professional development courses, a customizable plan of…

    MACR Graduate Program at Virginia Tech Posted by: alemanem / November 17, 2022 November 17, 2022 The MACR program is an interdisciplinary graduate program focused on polymer science and engineering with both Masters and Doctorate tracks available. They offer a small-department feel with about 40 current students, a diverse array of science, engineering, and professional development courses, a customizable plan of study to suit your interests, research groups from 13 departments and 70+ faculty