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impact people’s lives in a positive way, but I also didn’t want to major in biology or chemistry, so I entered my freshman year as a computer science major,” he says. It was a choice that would radically change his chosen path. In his first computer science class at PLU, Gavidia learned how quickly software can scale and impact people around the world. “Just one person, or a small group of people, can accomplish so much,” Gavidia says. That moment was key for him: he realized he didn’t have to go to

its graduates to engage the world. “The Fulbright Fellowship is an ideal match with the global focus of this university,” Storfjell said. The Fulbright is a prestigious fellowship, and both the recipients and PLU deserve recognition for their efforts. But what does it mean for current Fulbright Fellows who are currently abroad as part of the program? For Michael Wauters ’07, that answer is easy. As a senior majoring in biology, Wauters received a fellowship to assist on an epidemiological study of

research retreat.“We talked about how we could best take advantage of this particular opportunity, and what’s important for environmental studies at PLU and for the students,” said William Teska, professor of biology and chair of environmental studies. “We want to use the funds in a way that makes the maximum impact for PLU, but also for the environment,” he added. “We want to make the world a better place, and to make our region a better place.” The grant provides a unique opportunity to move the

everything from stormwater to soil samples to industrial waste. The outdoorsy trail from National Geographic to analyzing waste makes surprising sense. As Chontofalsky grew older, he thought he’d go into state wildlife biology after graduating from PLU with a biology degree in 2003. But, two days after finishing up his senior project, Chontofalsky wound up interviewing with a private environmental science lab.He took the job and found that he loved his new field. “I spend a lot of time running or hiking

PLU students visit Oaxaca, Mexico, to learn about health care 🇲🇽 Posted by: mhines / January 17, 2024 January 17, 2024 January Term (J-Term for short), PLU’s month-long term between fall and spring semester, is when many of our students take advantage of our incredible study away options in multiple places around the world. Planned and coordinated by professors and PLU’s study away center, J-Term study away class options range from Marine Biology in the Bahamas to a Political Science course

simulations of proteins, creating the next big video game, or developing a social application that connects people in new ways. The possibilities are limitless. Learn more at www.plu.edu/computer-science. Read Previous Get out of the classroom: Study Biology at PLU Read Next Act Six scholar finds “automatic community” at PLU LATEST POSTS Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon, and Pierce County June 13, 2024 Ash Bechtel

Biology. In addition to the research activities, students receive training and opportunities in: Literature: search, read, and interpret journal articles related to their project Research skills – experimental design, statistical analysis, and data interpretation Instrumentation: hands-on training in the fundamentals, usage, and data interpretation Professional development, communication skills, ethical considerations and research integrity Career planning Professional networking Diversity in science