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Kaden Bolton ’24 explored civics and public policy on campus and studying away in Oxford For the graduating class of 2024, freshman year was online and confined. So by the time fall came around for sophomore year, they embraced in-person classes, study groups, lunches, dinners, and more. That’s true at least for political science major Kaden Bolton ’24, who graduated… June 12, 2024 Research & Academics

Student-athlete makes entrepreneurship look like a piece of cake https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/student-athlete-makes-entrepreneurship-look-like-a-piece-of-cake/

. Then goes to classes all day, secondary workouts, social time, then still finds time to create and expand an incredible business. “I don’t know how she does it some days, but we are constantly impressed with her.” The seemingly tireless Sandhu is double majoring in computer science and global studies and double minoring in religion and anthropology, with hopes of heading to law school after she’s done in Tacoma. But she has no intention of giving up her newest passion of baking cakes. The Sandhu

Pre-Med https://www.plu.edu/prehealthsciences/pre-med/

So You Want to be a Physician?The field of medicine offers a challenging, yet rewarding career. If you are attracted to helping people and have the aspiration to use scientific knowledge to serve society, then a career in medicine might be the right choice for you. As you think about a possible vocation as a physician, ask yourself the following questions: Are you interested in science and how the body works? Do you care deeply about other people, their problems, and their pain? Are you a good

Capstone Talks 2023 https://www.plu.edu/chemistry/capstone-symposia/capstone-talks-2023/

2023 Chemistry Capstone SymposiumAll talks will be held in Rieke Science Center, Room 222. Talks are anticipated to be approximately 25 minutes long including time for questions. The schedule of talks is given below. View by Day: [ April 24th | May 1st | May 12th | May 18th ]Monday, April 24, 2023 (Rieke 222) 12:30-1:00 pm Graphene-based Nanomaterials’ Unique Physicochemical Properties to Tackle Health Science Challenges Thomas Trang, Senior Capstone Seminar 1:00-1:30 pm Emily Struck, Senior

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Renzhi Cao Associate Professor of Computer Science Full Profile he/him/his 253-535-7409 caora@plu.edu

What is a Grad School Cohort Model? (Here’s What You Need to Know) https://www.plu.edu/admission-graduate/blog/what-is-a-grad-school-cohort-model-heres-what-you-need-to-know/

graduate programs at Pacific Lutheran University are designed to combine practice and theory to prepare students to take the next step in their careers. We understand the value of a grad school cohort, and for that reason, we offer the following programs in a cohort model. Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy Master of Arts in Education Master of Science in Kinesiology Master of Science in Nursing Master of Science in Marketing Analytics Doctor of Nursing Practice Want to learn more about

An all day joint Anthropology – Geoscience field trip to Mt Rainier! – Sept 30th, 2017 https://www.plu.edu/earth-science/for-students/an-all-day-joint-anthropology-geoscience-field-trip-to-mt-rainier-sept-30th-2017/

academic issues that will be touched on for the day. Bring clothing to brave the elements, boots, rain jacket, etc. Bring a lunch, snacks, water, etc. You will be back to, or near campus by 5pm. No Cost to you otherwise. Transportation and park entrance will be provided. ALL PLU STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COME!!! THE PLAN: Gather at 7:30 am at Rieke Science center Depart at 8 am in vans for the town of Elbe WA. Arrive by 9 am. Will tour the Elbe area from 9 am until 10:30 am. Hydroelectric dam Geologic

Makaela Whalen ’23 adds a pre-law minor to full schedule as she prepares for law school https://www.plu.edu/natural-sciences/news/makaela-whalen-23-adds-a-pre-law-minor-to-full-schedule-as-she-prepares-for-law-school/

environmental studies major and political science minor with plans to add the newly launched pre-law minor to her workload. The pre-law minor complements Pacific Lutheran University’s pre-law advising program, which is designed to help students interested in attending law school, including assisting students in selecting a law school. The pre-law minor will offer courses from several disciplines to develop student’s skills in understanding the law, developing a sense of professional ethics, practicing

Juggling His Way to a Career in Global Health https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2014/03/17/juggling-his-way-to-a-career-in-global-health/

exactly what I want to do,” Malloy said about his new job. And, in a way, Malloy even juggles all three of his degrees in his current career. “The intersection of science and public health and law has really been valuable in terms of opening up doors and demystifying what is going on—be it activities in the laboratory, in the clinic or in licensing global health technology to commercialization partners,” Malloy said. Malloy grew up globally, since his dad worked in the military, but moved to Puyallup

Voices from empty chairs https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2012/09/20/voices-from-empty-chairs/

identity of the cross that calls people to care and nurture the most vulnerable, he said. Now, it is creation itself that is most vulnerable. The science of this crisis is no less valuable, in that it guides actions and explains what is happening around us, he said. “Science is indispensable because it can tell what is happening,” Rasmussen said. “Religion is in any case no substitute for science, yet few people will die for a pie chart.” He said how PLU is a place where those concepts can thrive and