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  • Determination pays off By Barbara Clements Sally Osborn was sleeping on a friend’s couch. She was worried about her two kids, who were staying with a relative. She was also trying to figure out how to juggle her job and her classes at Pacific Lutheran…

    department chair, Craig Fryhle. “I just knew then I wanted to come to PLU and study under him,” Osborn said recently during a break between classes and work in the University Center. When Osborn finally enrolled in PLU two years ago, she set a goal of earning her bachelor’s. Assistant chemistry professor Neal Yakelis said he was impressed when he first met Osborn. “I remember seeing her in my inorganic chemistry class,” he said. “She sat in the front row and I noticed how thoughtful her work was. Her lab

  • Nobel Prize laureate Edmond Fischer talks to PLU chemistry and biology students about the joys and frustrations of research work last Friday, May 6. (Photo by John Froschauer) Nobel laureate talks about the unpredictability of biochemistry…and it’s just plain fun. By Barbara Clements For Nobel…

    . “That’s the funny attribute of a Nobel Prize,” he said. “It catches you off guard. We wouldn’t have changed anything (in our research) even if there had been no prize at the end of the work.” But, as a matter of fact, there was. Fischer quickly warned the students that just because a Nobel might now be on a resume, to not assume that research grants would come flowing into the doors of the lab. In fact, it usually becomes harder to get the money for projects, he said. “It is more difficult,” he said

  • Lutes often find ways to show gratitude to the community that supported their education, but Justin Foster ’02 got started early. An entrepreneur, marketer, and technology developer, he has been an active supporter of PLU and the School of Business since graduation. “I received a…

    entrepreneur, marketer, and technology developer, he has been an active supporter of PLU and the School of Business since graduation. “I received a lot of value from my time at PLU,” he explained. “I just think it’s important to give back.” Foster has mentored students and interns, spoken to classes, advised campus organizations, and donated funds for technology equipment at the cutting-edge Class of 1958 Finance Lab with Bloomberg Terminal in the School of Business. His favorite experiences have involved

  • From an early age, Tom Chontofalsky ‘03 always thought he’d be a wildlife biologist. He’d pore over issues of National Geographic and One World magazines his dad purchased, studying photos and text of exotic animals. Chontofalsky is now an environmental scientist with the City of…

    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 and fishing outdoors, and it’s cool to be out there,” he says. Environmental science tied Chontofalsky’s passion for science and nature in a new way. “People look at Wapato Lake and wonder, ‘Why is this water so clear?'” he says, and now Chontofalsky can explain the chemistry of water treatment and the lake clean-up process. “It’s just been a cool experience,” he

  • Recently, chemistry major Jackie Lindstrom found herself in Oxford, England, conducting a series of informational interviews with public health representatives from Oxfam and the International Organization for Migration, a United Nations advisory agency that promotes international cooperation on migration. Traveling under a Wang Center Research…

    abroad all of last year, which was really amazing and something that I would not really have been able to fit in as easily as a STEM major,” Jackie said. During her PLUS Year, Jackie was able to attend chemistry classes in person, turn her math minor into a major, and complete a minor in Hispanic Studies. After two summers working in Dr. Dean Waldow’s chemistry lab, where students have been working to synthesize a solid polymer electrolyte for use in lithium-ion batteries, Jackie realized one of her

  • The DOE (US Department of Energy) Scholars Program is now accepting applications for 2019.  The DOE Scholars Program is open to undergraduate and graduate students, and recent graduates pursuing a degree or who have a degree in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) discipline, or…

    have the opportunity to explore a federal career with DOE and gain a competitive edge as they apply their education, talent and skills in a variety of settings within the DOE complex. Opportunities are available for a variety of disciplines at participating DOE facilities nationwide. U.S. citizenship is required. Veterans are encourage to apply.  DOE Scholars selected by the Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) are given a Veteran’s Preference. Selected veterans will be placed at various

  • NSF REU Program Summer 2019 “Polymer Innovation for a Sustainable Future” School of Polymer Science and Engineering The University of Southern Mississippi Details:  https://www.usm.edu/polymer/nsf-research-experience-undergraduates-reu The ten-week REU in Polymer Science and Engineering will be held May 20th – July 26th, 2019.  Participants will be engaged…

    , communication and presentation skills, and graduate school preparation.  Field trips to local polymer industries and social activities are planned.  REU students present two research updates as well as a final poster presentation.  Each REU participant will receive a $5000 stipend, housing, meal allowance, and travel costs are also provided. Students majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, plastics & composites engineering, or a related field are encouraged to apply

  • As an WASI intern You will be matched with a Washington state business to create sustainability solutions for industry practices. During this 10-week internship, you will conduct research that can help improve efficiency, save money, and prevent/reduce waste. Project topics might include energy or water…

    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 2022 WASI Host Businesses and Project Descriptions (Note: applicants may apply to one or both positions): Harborview Medical Center | UW Medicine Crane Aerospace

  • Are you an undergraduate interested in research in chemistry or chemical biology? If so, please consider joining us in summer 2024 for an exciting research experience at the University of Pittsburgh! In this NSF-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program, you will join a cutting-edge…

    . Work with trained faculty and graduate student mentors to develop your research skills and prepare to apply to graduate school, Participate in an engaging research community and experience what it is like to be a professional chemist, Participate in collaboration with Prof. Kevin Binning at the Department of Psychology at Pitt, and Enjoy exploring the fun city of Pittsburgh, PA! We hope you will join us in Summer 2024! We expect to fund more than 10 positions in 2024. Program date: May 28 to Aug 2

  • The Pacific University School of Pharmacy in Hillsboro, Oregon is still accepting applications for Fall 2024! The School offers an on-campus 2-year Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (MSPS) degree. This is an innovative program combining didactic courses with extensive research training. The degree is a…

    coursework are research-based activities including hands-on laboratory training. This will provide learners with a diversity of experiences and quality training due to the uniqueness of our program. This program design allows students to not only immerse themselves in research and build necessary scientific knowledge, but also improve critical thinking, practical research, and communication skills. Students are given the opportunity to travel to a conference or meeting and present a poster or oral