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  • Professor Joanna Gregson did research into writers of romance novels and found herself intrigued and surprised. (John Froschauer, Photographer) Romancing the readers isn’t that easy, prof discovers in research project By Steve Hansen It all started when a box of pink and lavender romance novels…

    August 20, 2013 Professor Joanna Gregson did research into writers of romance novels and found herself intrigued and surprised. (John Froschauer, Photographer) Romancing the readers isn’t that easy, prof discovers in research project By Steve Hansen It all started when a box of pink and lavender romance novels arrived at Professor of Sociology Joanna Gregson’s office. The box came from a friend and fellow sociology professor with whom Gregson attended graduate school. It was in response to a

  • The King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) seeks several full-time summer interns. Assignments will be to one of the following areas providing experience in the practical application of coursework in a large-scale urban infrastructure system. In most cases, the work schedule will be Monday – Friday,…

    Relations Comprehensive Planning / Sustainability Drafting – Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation Engineering-Civil Engineering-Energy Engineering-Mechanical / Chemical / Operations Engineering – Modeling Environmental Planning & Community Services Finance / Document Management and Analysis Geographic Information System / GIS Human Resources Inventory-Warehouse Management Project Management-Capital Infrastructure The job posting is currently active and will close on February 5, 2017 at 11:59 pm

  • By Michael Halvorson, ’85.  Updated December 4, 2020 The Benson Program in Business and Economic History is pleased to announce the selection of the student-faculty research team for Summer 2020. The fellowship was awarded to the team of Ben Merrill and Prof. Ralph Flick from…

    . Ralph Flick from PLU’s School of Business. Their research project investigated the use of artificial intelligence in human resource management, with an emphasis on new business practices within the Pacific Northwest region. A summary of their findings can be found in this research abstract. Ben Merrill (left) and Prof. Ralph Flick are the Summer 2020 Benson Research Fellows Dr. Michael Halvorson announced the fellowship and spoke on behalf of the Innovation Studies steering committee, which

  • The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife solicits proposals for student internship projects in pinto abalone restoration through the Shewmaker Internship Program. Pinto abalone were listed as endangered by the state in 2019, and a recovery plan was published in 2022 to guide restoration activities.…

    other projects related to the management of marine resources in Washington State will be considered. Students will work primarily at their home institution under the supervision of their academic sponsor to complete the proposed project. Students will have the opportunity to experience other aspects of the abalone restoration program, such as accompanying WDFW staff aboard research vessels or at partner facilities. Depending on the nature of the project, some work may take place at partner

  • PLU professor and psychology department chair Tiffany Artime and her collaborator from Wellesley College Centers for Women are leading a team of researchers and stakeholders who envision a future where evidence-based trauma treatments are integrated into university counseling services, empowering students to thrive. Artime and…

    Modernizing Mental Health Professor Tiffany Artime co-leads a project that’s moving mental health support on college campuses forward Posted by: mhines / September 6, 2024 September 6, 2024 By MacKenzie HinesMarketing and Communication PLU professor and psychology department chair Tiffany Artime and her collaborator from Wellesley College Centers for Women are leading a team of researchers and stakeholders who envision a future where evidence-based trauma treatments are integrated into

  • The Washington Applied Sustainability Internship (WASI) program is a summer internship program designed to link dedicated engineering, chemistry, sustainability and environmental sciences students with business and industry in Washington. Interns research identified pollution prevention opportunities at a Host Business to analyze, recommend, and/or implement process…

    water audits, toxics reduction, green chemistry, and life cycle assessment. Read the Host Businesses Project Descriptions very carefully to determine which project best suits your interests, skills and knowledge. Additionally, you will benefit from: Hands on experience in project development and management Collaboration with industry Mentorship by an WASI engineer or scientist Communicating science to interdisciplinary audiences Internship applications open March 13th and are due April 21st.  Find

  • PLU graduate Aaron Bell ’04 learned early on that life is full of pathways — and that it was his responsibility to pursue his interests with passion to find his purpose. He grew up in Wisconsin where he was a standout student — an Eagle…

    Aaron Bell ’04: A Philosopher in Finance Aaron Bell applies philosophy and psychology principles to wealth management Posted by: Zach Powers / September 8, 2023 Image: Aaron Bell ’04 double majored in psychology and individualized studies at PLU. He is now a partner and wealth advisor at Cannataro Family Capital Partners. (photo by Sy Bean/PLU) September 8, 2023 By Lisa Patterson '98Resolute Guest WriterPLU graduate Aaron Bell ’04 learned early on that life is full of pathways — and that it was

  • The Washington Applied Sustainability Internship (WASI) program is a summer internship program designed to link dedicated engineering, chemistry, sustainability and environmental sciences students with business and industry in Washington. Interns research identified pollution prevention opportunities at a Host Business to analyze, recommend, and/or implement process…

    water audits, toxics reduction, green chemistry, and life cycle assessment. Read the Host Businesses Project Descriptions very carefully to determine which project best suits your interests, skills and knowledge. Additionally, you will benefit from: Hands on experience in project development and management Collaboration with industry Mentorship by an WASI engineer or scientist Communicating science to interdisciplinary audiences Internship applications open March 13th and are due April 21st.  Find

  • Henri Coronado-Volta grew up in Seattle, Washington, and chose PLU because the smaller school offered the opportunity to build community, a chance to continue swimming, and living close to home—but not too close. He double majored in global studies and Hispanic studies and minored in…

    how events in these other countries impact our daily lives. I particularly enjoyed the Global Studies final projects because my classmates and I each chose a country and problem, then figured out how to solve it effectively. My case studies focused on Bangladesh, Mali, Uruguay and Bhutan. One that stood out was a project on how China, India and South Africa dealt with the pandemic during the lockdown and its effects on the greater world economy. How did your PLU academic studies compliment your

  • Henri Coronado-Volta grew up in Seattle, Washington, and chose PLU because the smaller school offered the opportunity to build community, a chance to continue swimming, and living close to home—but not too close. He double majored in global studies and Hispanic studies and minored in…

    in these other countries impact our daily lives. I particularly enjoyed the Global Studies final projects because my classmates and I each chose a country and problem, then figured out how to solve it effectively. My case studies focused on Bangladesh, Mali, Uruguay and Bhutan. One that stood out was a project on how China, India and South Africa dealt with the pandemic during the lockdown and its effects on the greater world economy.How did your PLU academic studies compliment your post