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  • Jaynne Boand Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Washington Newborn screening for lysosomal storage diseases can catch the diseases early in life when treatment options work best. We have developed novel chemistries and assays for newborn screening of lysosomal storage diseases. The assays are used worldwide in newborn screening labs. The assays make use of synthetic organic chemistry to design reagents, and tandem mass spectrometry for assay readout. The talk will go from the

  • Prize. Conference ScheduleVentresca’s research and teaching explore the role of religion in European fascism, as well as religious involvement in the Holocaust with a special focus on the Catholic Church. He was a founding member and inaugural co-chair of the former Center for Catholic-Jewish Learning at King’s University College at Western University. Ventresca has also been named a member of The Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists.Jacques KornbergPresentation

  • planning, foster care, adoption; and the current status of child well-being around the world, exploring the impact on children of such issues as poverty, war, nutrition, HIV/AIDS, access to education, access to health care, care for orphans, street children. (4) SOCW 325 : Social, Educational, and Health Services in Tobago - VW, GE Explore strengths and needs of Tobago and effects of history and colonialism on the development of community problems. Through service learning, interaction with agency

  • studies of the watershed this year. Lastly, many thanks to my friends and family for pushing me towards finishing and finding the passion in this work. I am grateful for a year of learning and growing, and hope to showcase the value of preserving this treasure of Parkland for years to come. 2:40-3:00pm, Housing First: A Human-Centered Solution to Housing and Water Crises in Tacoma, Washington Dylan RuggeriSince the 1940s, Tacoma has had a growing population of unhoused residents, with that population

  • the Lutheran heritage and Christianity, but it isn’t mandatory. Blend of liberal arts of professional studies? Hmm. Shouldn't I use college to learn a marketable skill rather than something "weird"?Learning to think and involving yourself in a life-changing experience is pretty marketable. Popular actress Rashida Jones, daughter of music composer and producer Quincy Jones, is seen on NBC’s comedy shows Parks and Recreation and The Office and appeared in films such as The Social Network, Celeste

  • Gómez “This class is very different from a high school class because you get to learn about various countries in Latin America and about the different types of habla in the countries. The type of learning environment that Profesora Davidson created in our class was amazing, you really feel like you’re in class with your friends.” Valeria A. Pinedo Chipana “I was nervous about signing up for HISP 252, because I didn’t practice my Spanish with anyone besides my mom. The class encouraged me to apply to

  • ?”Aziza AhmedMajors: Political Science and Sociology Hometown: Auburn, WA Selected accomplishments: Graduation Honors (magna cum laude); Act Six Scholar; Interfaith Coordinator, Campus Ministry; Peer Learning Specialist, Center for Student Success; member, the collective; founder and organizer, Interfaith Games; Women’s Action Commissioner, Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Green River College Post-graduation plans: Working for a company owned by a fellow PLU student’s family; completing a JD

  • , resourceful? We can say that the work that Jen and I do could fit in those boxes. Jen: Right. What is innovative? I don’t think I have an answer for that question. But I think it’s how we do those things. So the four prongs of our D&I plan are, let’s see … climate, retention, institutional vitality, and teaching and learning. Everybody’s doing that. And one reason everybody’s doing that is because every institution faces those same challenges on some level, with regard to equity. But at PLU, I think we’ve

  • vibrant connections between alumni enjoying success and students searching for success post PLU. Those relationships can flourish through meaningful internship experiences for every student, career exploration through alumni connections at innovative companies, mentoring relationships, opportunities for lifelong learning, like international alumni travel seminars led by PLU faculty, and more. In all this work, we imagine new ways for Lutes to support each other throughout all phases of life.

  • . Active learning strategies, the flipped classroom model, and cohort learning models are all examined for their potential in improving student success rates and increasing diversity in chemistry. A survey was also conducted at PLU to answer the following questions: 1. Do positive high school chemistry class experiences correlate to future interest in chemistry and STEM fields? 2. If so, what teaching strategies increase students’ enjoyment and success in chemistry classes?  3. Are there key