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  • We instill in all our students an appreciation for the evolution of biological diversity, a sense of amazement and curiosity about life and life processes, and an understanding of the scientific

    Egge's collecting samples with students in the Nisqually River, 2017. Professor Shannon Seidel with research students, 2017 Professor Matt Smith listens to a student's poster presentation in Rieke, 2018 Professor Mike Behrens shows an Ochre Starfish to students (and Professor Heidi Schutz) during a low tide field trip, 2019. Professor Amy Siegesmund in Biology lab with students, 2018. Professor Jacob Egge shows students a frog in Capitol Forest, 2017.

  • To conclude our Spring 2022 course in “Whose Nature? Diverse Perspectives on the Outdoors” (ENGL 234), environmental literature students composed creative nonfiction essays and crafted video

    animal or plant, researched its unique qualities, and put the species in context with their own identity and life history.  Kinesiology major/Psychology minor Breeze Bartle introduces the hardy succulent Echeveria elegans. Link to Video Biology major/Environmental Studies minor Blake Clapp reflects on the resilience of the PNW’s coho salmon. Link to Video Business major/Dance minor Kei-Lynn Ono tells us about O‘ahu’s invasive coqui frog. Link to Video

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0eHyaJ26Ks Patience and a good ear essential in studying elusive crossbills, which live, breed and sing in the canopy By Barbara Clements Having a conversation with Julie Smith is a stop and go affair. In mid-conversation, she’ll stop, and listen. And then pick up the…

    June 29, 2011 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0eHyaJ26Ks Patience and a good ear essential in studying elusive crossbills, which live, breed and sing in the canopy By Barbara Clements Having a conversation with Julie Smith is a stop and go affair. In mid-conversation, she’ll stop, and listen. And then pick up the thread without missing a beat. Smith, an assistant professor of biology, and biology major Aaron Grossberg ’12, are picking their way on a muddy trail to a beach near La Push, Wash

  • The Burton Ostenson Natural History Museum at Pacific Lutheran University houses over 10,000 preserved animal specimens collected and preserved by PLU faculty, students, and member of the Tacoma

    (Ornithology); BIOL 367 (Conservation Biology and Management), and ENVT 350 (Environmental Methods of Investigation). In addition, some specimens are used in student-faculty collaborative research projects. Due to the delicate nature of the specimens, access to museum specimens must be coordinated by a biology department faculty member.Open HouseBiology professor Jacob Egge hosts a museum open house on most Fridays in the fall semester. Starting September 13th, the museum will be open from 10:30-11:30am

  • PLU’s College of Natural Sciences is excited for Bryn Nelson to deliver “From Revolting to Revolutionary: How Poop Has Transformed Science and Reshaped the World,” the 2024 Rachel Carson Science, Technology and Society Lecture, on February 21 at 7:00 P.M. in the Anderson University Center…

    Poop Has Transformed Science and Reshaped the World,” the 2024 Rachel Carson Science, Technology and Society Lecture, on February 21 at 7:00 P.M. in the Anderson University Center at PLU. Drawing on his background as a former microbiologist with expertise in bacterial biochemistry from the University of Washington, Nelson seamlessly integrates insights from biology, biomedicine, ecology, green technology, and unconventional travel destinations. The Seattle-based freelance writer and editor is an

  • News articles and blog posts from Pacific Lutheran University.

    Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community Ash Bechtel has always wanted to be in healthcare, but she wasn’t sure which direction to take — nursing or medical school. So, Ash counseled with family and academic advisors before deciding to pursue a biology major that would lead her to becoming a doctor.… June 13, 2024 AcademicsBiologyGender Sexuality and Race StudiesGlobal EducationPre-HealthReformerSciencesSeekerStudent

  • One of the highlights of our natural sciences program is that students learn in the classroom and in the field. This semester, students in Professor Romey Haberle’s BIOL 387 lab titled “Economic Botany” met with plant pathologists at Washington State University’s Puyallup Research & Extension…

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  • When you study psychology at PLU, you’ll work with expert faculty, have plenty of hands-on research opportunities and career preparation, engage with local and larger academic communities, and experience small class sizes in an intentionally inclusive environment. Check out this Major Minute to hear from…

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  • This behind-the-scenes video showcases the vibrant campus life, the incredible opportunities, and the tight-knit community that defines the PLU experience. Discover why PLU is not just a university; it’s a home away from home. 

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  • Are you interested in studying chemistry at PLU? As a PLU chemistry student, you’ll work closely with professors who have expertise in all major branches of chemistry — from organic and biochemistry to polymer and analytical chemistry. LEARN MORE

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