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Paid Summer Scholar Program at Seattle Children’s Hospital Posted by: nicolacs / February 6, 2023 February 6, 2023 Seattle Children’s is seeking undergraduate students to participate in a 10-week paid summer internship. The program is for students from backgrounds that are historically underrepresented in the biomedical and health sciences. Students must have a strong background and interest in one of the following fields: biology, biochemistry, microbiology, neuroscience, mathematics

public.  Third and finally, the possibility of collaborating with Angela, without whose smarts and stamina none of this would have seen the light of day. I deeply cherish the friendship that has grown out of our intense collaboration. It has been the highlight of my scholarly career. Read Previous Heven Ambachew ’24 combines her passions and experiences to design major in innovation studies Read Next PLU welcomes new Chief Operating Officer and VP Shalita Myrick to campus COMMENTS*Note: All comments

natural sciences at a university like PLU versus a large research institution. 11:50- Why PLU has been very successful placing students into medical school. 13:40- How the new Carol Sheffels Quigg Greenhouse has been integrated into the biology curriculum. 15:28- Incorporating new technology into the natural sciences at PLU. 17:56- How the Division of Natural Sciences is taking action to combat climate change. 19:32- How alumni can get involved with the natural sciences departments. PLEASE NOTE: The

, 421 were approved funding —including PLU.Welcome to Tacoma/South Puget Sound MESA! Vision Statement We will end “under” representation in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields through education, opportunities, and partnerships. Mission Statement To prepare underrepresented (African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, Pacific Islander, and women) students for higher education and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Read Previous

Unique and Nifty Interest in Cautiously Yet Courageously Learning an Exquisitely Radical Skill). So Tyson brought his unicycle from his hometown of Cordova, Alaska. And he started riding around campus. First, it was to and from church. Then, more places. Soon, it was hard to see Tyson on campus when he’s not on his unicycle – he even wore his tire out. And he thought to himself, “why can’t I teach others to ride, as well?” So he started a club. The L.U.N.I.C.Y.C.L.E.R.S. (Lutes with a Unique and

1957 PLU graduate, Foege’s talk, titled “From Smallpox to HIV/AIDS: The Changing Face of Global Health,” is slated for Friday, Feb. 22 at 11:15 a.m. in Chris Knutzen Hall. Foege is widely recognized as a leader in the successful eradication of smallpox in the 1970s. He has championed many issues, but child survival and development, injury prevention, population, preventive medicine and public health leadership are of special interest, particularly in the developing world. A strong proponent of

physiology lab in the Rieke Science Center had been transformed into a cutting-edge learning facility, complete with best-of-its-kind educational technology, thanks to contributions from PLU donors and a matching grant from Pierce County.“The new lab space is an amazing place for students to learn and collaborate effectively, which is essential in classes like Anatomy and Physiology,” says nursing major Dillon Benacerraf-Gajda ’24, who is also a student employee working in the lab. “The improvements have

political science double major from Auburn, Washington—was connected with THA through Degrees of Change’s Seed Internships program which helps pair local university students with internships throughout the Greater Tacoma area. “I was inspired to go local because I’ve loved PLU for four years and I wanted to use the skills I’ve been building to benefit and leave an impact on the community that surrounds me,” Kang said.  Kang works as a policy innovation and evaluation (PIE) and communications intern

nurse, a teacher?) Draw on a story or personal anecdote, and cultural experience that inspired your interest in the chosen field and fueled your passion. For example, your passion for teaching may come from tutoring a younger sibling for many years, or finding yourself always helping others understand academic concepts through your undergraduate studies. The key focus is to answer the question, “What gets you out of bed in the morning?”, “what fuels your passion?”, and “why do you want to pursue

Opportunities Board by February 12 is requested. Questions? Contact Career Connections (career@plu.edu; 253-535-7459) Dr. Michael Halvorson, Director of Innovation Studies at PLU recently shared this article “Alexa and Innovation Research at Amazon” articulating why PLU students should take advantage of this excellent opportunity to visit Amazon. *Note: All comments are moderated Read Previous Paul O. Ingram Lecture announced Read Next PLU’s Center for Gender Equity welcomes new Interim Director LATEST