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Saving the World with a Starship https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2022/11/03/saving-the-world-starship/

On day one of PLU Professor of Mathematics Daniel Heath’s Designing a Starship class, students have no idea what they have signed up for — and that’s exactly how Heath wants it. The course is part of PLU’s International Honors Program (IHON), which means it…

Saving the World with a Starship Mathematics professor Daniel Heath’s Starship Design class uses interstellar travel as a lens to focus on issues here on Earth. Posted by: Logan Seelye / November 3, 2022 November 3, 2022 By Anneli HaralsonResoLute Guest WriterOn day one of PLU Professor of Mathematics Daniel Heath’s Designing a Starship class, students have no idea what they have signed up for — and that’s exactly how Heath wants it.The course is part of PLU’s International Honors Program (IHON

Student stories from the 253 PLU Bound Scholarship https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/student-stories-from-the-253-plu-bound-scholarship/

Pacific Lutheran University believes that a private liberal arts education should be available to students from all walks of life and all economic backgrounds. The 253 PLU Bound Scholarship provides full-tuition financial aid to College Bound-eligible prospective students who attended a Washington high school and…

Student stories from the 253 PLU Bound Scholarship Posted by: Thomas Kyle-Milward / September 6, 2019 Image: The 253 PLU Bound scholarship awards qualified students full tuition for all four years at PLU through a combination of federal, state, PLU grants and scholarships, and the College Bound Scholarship. September 6, 2019 By Thomas Kyle-MilwardMarketing & CommunicationPacific Lutheran University believes that a private liberal arts education should be available to students from all walks of

Jenny Schmitz https://www.plu.edu/education/staff/jenny-schmitz/

Field Placement Coordinator | School of Education | jschmitz@plu.edu

Jenny Schmitz Field Placement Coordinator Email: jschmitz@plu.edu Professional Responsibilities Communicate with all incoming education students to determine placement needs Coordinate with local school districts to match up all undergraduate, graduate, and Alternative Routes teacher candidates with their practicum & student teaching placements Closely collaborate with University Supervisors throughout the year to help facilitate a successful year-long placement experience Communicate practicum

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Actuarial Science (Minor) https://www.plu.edu/math/quick-facts/actuarial-science/

An actuary uses mathematical and other skills to solve problems related to insurance and pensions. Most actuaries work for insurance companies; others work for government agencies, for unions or as

Actuarial Science to help students prepare for careers as actuaries. The requirements for this minor are 24 credit hours from the courses listed below. At least 12 hours must be from Mathematics and at least 4 hours must be from Economics. It is important to get advice in planning your program. If you are considering the Actuarial Science minor, you should speak to Jeff Stuart (253-535-7403) to get more information or help with planning.How do I become an Actuary?The problems that actuaries face involve

CCC on Creating Gen Ed Core Learning Outcomes https://www.plu.edu/assessment/assessment-resources/resources-for-programs/ccc-on-creating-gen-ed-core-learning-outcomes/

General Education program outcomes broadly capture what any student should learn in their experience with a given element. Here, assessment is broad.

CCC On Creating General Education Core Learning OutcomesAt the broad program level, learning outcomes: Introduce to students what will be learned by way of a particular requirement. Unify faculty understanding of what should be delivered for a particular requirement. Clarify program vision and expectation for the purpose of assessment. At the degree program and/or course level, learning outcomes articulate what students will learn and how they will learn it. That is, they introduce the specific