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mountaineering course. That Reidel had never done this before didn’t matter. She wanted to challenge herself. The basic mountaineering class, taught by university fellow and archeologist Don Ryan, familiarized students with knots and carabineers, climbing techniques and how to survive in the wild. He uses these skills while shimmying up and down ropes into Egyptian tombs on his research trips. The half-semester class included an overnight trip nearby into the Cascade Mountains to test skills outside the gym

Combating Global Steel Excess Capacity Posted by: Marcom Web Team / July 16, 2019 July 16, 2019 By Jeannette ShimkoCongratulations to Sonja Schaefer for her recent published work on the steel and trade policy. Sonja was a double major in economics and Chinese studies, and has just taken a new position for House Representative, Tom Suozzi (NY-01), who is on the Ways and Means Committee. What a great opportunity! MORE Read Previous Economics Alum Receives Award Read Next New economics mentorship

U.S. Department of State STEM Diversity Virtual Career Fair Posted by: nicolacs / October 25, 2021 October 25, 2021 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 fair will also highlight student and professional program opportunities, support for employees

to each other and the Earth, we do to ourselves.  It was a powerful message for the PLU community as we seek to fully embody the inclusive community that we aspire to be.  Read on to learn more about Dr. Finney, her research, her ability to ask tough questions and her remarkable storytelling. The Intersection of Diversity, Justice and Sustainability *Note: All comments are moderated Read Previous Response to NYT article: ‘Is a Degree Still Worth It? Yes, Researchers Say, and the Payoff Is Getting

on one document. It also seems that for the strategy to work well, the instructor must be involved to some extent. Even though faculty bemoan teaching study skills, I see real value in the instructor providing some resources or guidance for effective note taking. This may be simply sharing a handout or video found online. Or, faculty might use the first day of class to establish the practice, model it, and briefly discuss effective strategies. There are several ways to effectively utilize

. Participants will receive a $6,000 stipend, housing and meals, and travel support for this 10-week summer program beginning May 27, 2025. We welcome applications from undergraduates who have completed at least their freshman year and are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Interested in environmentally focused research?  Apply by February 15, 2025, using this link. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on research experience and professional skills. For questions, see the REU flyer for Food, Energy

the Center’s customized approach to intentional institutional transformation in an effort to advance student outcomes. Ultimately, all Network institutions strive for national leadership as a First Scholars Champion Campus. “Being named as a Network Member of the First Scholars Network is an exciting opportunity for PLU to join a dedicated community of professionals prepared to share evidence-based practices and resources, troubleshoot challenges, generate knowledge, and continue to advance the

April 19, 2010 Claim: Nuclear weapons always make a country more secure Nuclear proliferation is driven by the perception that nuclear weapons always enhance national security. Yet Britain has been a nuclear power since 1952, and there is no evidence that its nuclear weapons make it more secure. The cancellation of the Blue Streak missile program in the early 1960s left Britain dependent on American rocketry and guidance systems – first Polaris, then Trident. Britain is the only nuclear weapons

at the end of their internships. More data about what industry is all about. Even if you think you want a Phd, this program allows you to gain insight on what the market is looking for – allowing you to be more strategic in choosing research that will allow you to build a marketable skill set and develop the professional skills that will make you more competitive.  Regardless of which trail you eventually blaze, this program allows you to do it with more data about the opportunities out there

, either in law or with a business focus. “It’s taking what you learn in the classroom and pitting it against real life,” Cooper said. “You have to want to be here though. What you learn you can’t put a price on.” For the PLU students they felt they had a strong grasp of political theory and even the practice of public policy, but how that applies to real life was new to them. Decisions about what is important, what is the priority and how to pay for it, certainly changed some of their perspectives