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MSF Student Krista White Recognized by Puget Sound Business Journal Posted by: Zach Powers / May 5, 2015 Image: (Photo: Zach Powers/PLU) May 5, 2015 By Zach Powers '10PLU Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (May 5, 2015)- Pacific Lutheran University graduate student Krista White has been awarded the Puget Sound Business Journal Women of Influence Scholarship. A student in PLU’s Master of Science in Finance program, White will be awarded $7,500 by the publication.“What stands out the most

In their own words: Kinesiology students at PLU Posted by: mhines / July 20, 2023 July 20, 2023 We asked students Megan B. ‘23 and Peyton S. ‘23 to share their thoughts on what it’s like to be a kinesiology major at PLU. Here’s what they had to say. Wondering what kinesiology includes? Overall, it’s the study of human movement and the science behind physical activity. At PLU, our kinesiology major includes concentrations in exercise science, pre-physical therapy, and health & fitness education

environment. This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and FDA. The appointment period is full-time for up to 10 weeks beginning May 22, 2017. The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. APPLICATION DEADLINE

University of Washington’s Molecular Engineering Materials Center Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates Posted by: nicolacs / November 19, 2020 November 19, 2020 University of Washington’s Molecular Engineering Materials Center (MEM-C) is a Materials Research and Engineering Center (MRSEC) funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF 1719797). MEM-C aims to accelerate the development of future energy conversion, information processing, and sensing technologies through design

The Intersection of Diversity, Justice and Sustainability Posted by: Thomas Krise / September 5, 2014 September 5, 2014 PLU recently had the honor of hosting Dr. Carolyn Finney, Assistant Professor of Environmental Science, Policy and Management at the University of California-Berkeley and author of Black Faces, White Spaces, at our annual University Conference to kick off the new academic year.  She reminded us that we are inescapably interwoven with each other and with the Earth.  What we do

rewarding is bringing his students alongside and sharing with them the value of hard work, hands-on learning and timely scholarship. “One of my goals at PLU is to promote early engagement of undergraduate students – especially for women and underrepresented students – in machine learning, bioinformatics, and the data science field,” he says. “I want to inspire students to pursue advanced STEM education and research careers.”  Cao explains: “Not only is research interesting for the students, I think it’s

. Almost 50 percent of the university’s graduating seniors each year have taken advantage of study away opportunities, reaping benefits such as leadership skills, adaptability, independence and self-reliance — all traits that employers recognize and covet. Building on a study away experience is another step toward becoming a well-rounded citizen of the world, and many PLU students choose to continue their global education through Peace Corps Preps, the Fulbright Program, Peace Scholars and more.Peace

                          Dates: May 21st – July 31st, 2020 Stipend: approximately $2,900 per month for full-time undergraduate student fellows and $3,600 for full-time graduate student fellows. Housing is available, but fellows are responsible for housing costs. How to Apply                                                   The appointment is through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) Fellowship Program. Apply on-line at: https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/CDC-DLS-2020-0015 ORISE Posting

a graduate student and faculty to develop a research project, gain training in relevant techniques and instrumentation, collect data, and finally produce a poster and research abstract. Students participate in a weekly seminar on undergraduate research covering research ethics, writing a research abstract, making a scientific poster. Students participate in a weekly Materials Science special interest group in which they read scientific journals or tour other labs. Duration: 9 weeks Dates: June

PLU awarded $15,000 from NSF for COVID-19 DEI Challenge Posted by: nicolacs / June 12, 2022 June 12, 2022 By Veronica CrakerPLU Marketing & CommunicationsPacific Lutheran University was named a winner in the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Taking Action: COVID-19 Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Challenge. PLU received a $15,000 prize for its work in mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM.“This important challenge rewards institutions for