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William Davis ’06 is co-founder of FabLab Tacoma, a makerspace dedicated to project-based learning, entrepreneurship and tinkering.
, a laser cutter, AutoCAD software, computer-controlled sewing machines, woodworking and welding tools, virtual reality modules and more. One recent evening, students from the University of Washington Tacoma had the opportunity to test some of the tools. The title of the beginning engineering course was fitting: “How to Make Almost Anything.” Davis says that’s just what FabLab offers, the ability to let your imagination and creativity run wild (safely, of course). Every time makers come into the
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May 10, 2024
-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (1H NMR) were used for analysis. 12:30 pm | Session III - AUC Grey AreaFaculty Moderator: Heather Mathews, Communication, Media & Design ARts Student(s)Presentation Eric Golde, Camden HuntComputer SciencePlayer Piano Faculty Mentor: Jeff Caley, Computer Science We have turned a upright piano into a player piano. We built everything from the circuit boards, hardware, and software. 12:30 pm | Session III - AUC 203
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This spring, the Strategic Enrollment Management Advisory Committee (known as SEMAC) will finalize PLU’s philosophy of enrollment, with the intention to ask our Board of Regents to adopt a final draft statement with enrollment targets in May. (See the current draft here on the Provost…
that provide for program sustainability. For example, in recent years, we’ve added programs mostly in areas where we have current strength (MSF, MSMR, DNP). But, PLU has also created a new program and hired an entire department to run it (MA in Marriage and Family Therapy back in the ‘70s); and we adopted a program from outside the university (MFA in Creative Writing). Both of those have been very successful. The only program discontinued in recent years is the major in Computer Engineering, and
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In less than six months, Mariken Lund ’22 built a website for her sustainable clothing business, received a crush of orders, and started averaging 60,000+ views on TikTok and other social media platforms. And she did it all during a pandemic. Lund is an international…
. The 20-credit minor is designed as a companion program to strengthen each major on campus and make it outward-facing. Innovation Studies is currently among the fastest-growing programs at PLU, with students enrolling with core interests in Business, Art & Design, Computer Science, History, Economics, Communication, and more. Keep reading Lund’s incredible story on the Innovation Studies Blog. Lund designs and sews all the products at ELSK the Studio (for now) Innovation StudiesCourses in the
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This mentoring program connects undergraduate students in the College of Natural Sciences with dedicated alumni mentors.
current mentoring programs that we offer, read each description below. Register by Monday, October 28th! College of Natural Sciences Mentoring ProgramThis mentoring program connects undergraduate students in the College of Natural Sciences with dedicated alumni mentors. This unparalleled opportunity is specifically tailored for students majoring in biology, chemistry, computer science, earth science & environmental studies, engineering dual degree, mathematics, physics, and psychology. Students who
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In 2004, a gift from the Benson Family Foundation of Portland, Ore., created the first fully funded, endowed chair at PLU, the Benson Family Chair in Business and Economic History.
inaugural program director from 2017 to 2024. Halvorson’s research interests include American business history, the history of computing, and the creative use of technology in the social impact sector. He has also written widely about the history of early modern Europe, including the Renaissance and Reformation movements. Halvorson graduated from PLU in 1985 with a B.A. in Computer Science and a minor in History. He received M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in History from the University of Washington in 1996 and
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At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every…
work full-time for 10-12 weeks during Summer 2022 Currently majoring in one of following core engineering/applied sciences disciplines (Aeronautical/Aerospace, Civil (especially Structural emphasis or interest), Chemical, Computer Engineering/Science, Electrical, Industrial, Materials, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mathematics, Physics, Software, Structural, Quality, Industrial Engineering Technical, Industrial Management, Operations Research, Engineering Mechanics, and Systems). Enrolled student
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With two Fulbright trips under her belt and an appointment as peer reviewer underway, Communication Professor Joanne Lisosky just can’t get enough. Professor Joanne M. Lisosky has been awarded with two Fulbright awards, completing programs –in 2003 in Kampala, Uganda at Makerere University and 2011…
knowledge about some of the most current revelations in the fields of medicine, literature, computer science and a host of other disciplines.” The candidates recommended in the peer review are considered for awards to more than 130 programs around the world. The J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, appointed by the U.S. president, makes the final selection of candidates. Along with her two Fulbright awards, Lisosky has taken her teaching on the road by leading more than 120 students on
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The goal: for each building to obtain a LEED Rating of Gold. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), is an internationally recognized certification system designed to determine whether
TechnologyThe Morken Building or the Morken Center for Learning and Technology is home to the School of Business and to the Division of Natural Sciences’ Department of Computer Science, Department of Mathematics, and Tacoma/South Puget Sound MESA Program. On July 31, 2006, the Morken Building was given a Gold rating by the USGBC, joining only the Neeb Center to be given a Gold building rating here on campus.Facility Action PlansPLU is also working to upgrade its other buildings on campus. Below is a list
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As a student who began at PLU during the 2022-23 academic year, you will be given the option to retain the previous GenEd requirements or switch (opt-in) to the new requirements.
Traditions (RC)* Global Religious Traditions (RG) Natural Science, Computer Science, or Mathematics (NS) Social Sciences (SO)** *Students who transferred to PLU with 60+ credits may not choose to waive RC. **Only 4 credits of the required 8 credits will be waived. If you have completed your gen ed requirements then you won’t have the option of waiving one of these requirements. Alternatively, if you only have one of these courses remaining you may only choose that one option. Important: Choosing to
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