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  • The PLU Department of Physics offers bachelor of science and bachelor of arts degrees in physics, a bachelor of science degree in applied physics, and a bachelor of arts in education degree for

    might study the inner workings of atoms and nuclei, the size and age of the universe, the behavior of high-temperature superconductors, or the life cycles of stars, from their formation out of interstellar gases to their end-states as pulsars or black holes. Physicists use high-energy accelerators to search for quarks; they design new laser systems for applications in medicine and communications; they heat hydrogen gases to temperatures above those at the sun’s core in the attempt to develop nuclear

    Department of Physics
    Rieke Science Center Tacoma, WA 98447-0003
  • PLU alumna serves as interim director of Tacoma’s Rainbow Center.

    of the Montana Science Teachers Association, and communications officer of the Montana State Teachers of the Year chapter. In June, she participated in the NEA Global Fellowship program, for which she traveled to China to learn about Chinese culture and education. In September, she will support native teachers in Dubai with STEM education.

  • See all the projects and art that our Art and Design seniors have created.

    become an art teacher to educate youth on the importance of art.Portfolio Allison StrubleBA, Studio Art (Photography) | BFA, Communications (Film Studies) For years, Allison has actively devoted her time to learning and creating art from a photographic medium. For her capstone, she created a wedding portfolio that will engage clients and open the door to future endeavors.Portfolio Isaiah TaylorBFA, Graphic Design Isaiah Jamal Taylor graduated from Tacoma Community College before transferring to

  • Jasneet Sandhu had planned to minor in global studies. But soon into her PLU experience, she decided to double major in it, along with computer science. She added anthropology and religion as double minors—as part of a strategy to enjoy her college experience at a…

    Law school-bound Jasneet Sandu ’23 is passionate about global studies, anthropology, computer science and religion Posted by: nicolacs / May 16, 2023 May 16, 2023 By By Lora ShinPLU Marketing & Communications Guest WriterJasneet Sandhu had planned to minor in global studies. But soon into her PLU experience, she decided to double major in it, along with computer science. She added anthropology and religion as double minors—as part of a strategy to enjoy her college experience at a reasonable

  • Emily Struck ’23 made the most of her chemistry major at PLU, conducting individualized research with professors and tutoring other students on campus. As she takes her next step in the fall pursuing a Ph.D. in organic chemistry at Purdue University, Struck reflects on her…

    Emily Struck ’23 reflects on her time at PLU, captivated by chemistry and research Posted by: Zach Powers / May 5, 2023 Image: Emily Struck ’23 (PLU Photo / Sy Bean) May 5, 2023 By Grant HaskinsPLU Marketing & Communications Student WriterEmily Struck ’23 made the most of her chemistry major at PLU, conducting individualized research with professors and tutoring other students on campus. As she takes her next step in the fall pursuing a Ph.D. in organic chemistry at Purdue University, Struck

  • MediaLab is an award-winning student media organization, which recruits students with expertise across the media spectrum.

    at Pacific Lutheran University. The Collective meets once per week (time varies) in Ingram 112, the CollabLab. Keep up with them on Instagram or via email at thecollective@plu.edu ImpactImpact is the on-campus ad agency for clubs, departments, and students. It is a student-managed and student-run organization with paid positions in graphic design, poster distribution, and art direction. Impact is part of the larger university Marketing & Communications department and is advised by Executive

  • by Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer Image courtesy of Ron Gerhardstein, 2017 Efforts to increase student retention have highlighted the importance of supporting student success. While grades are not the be-all and end-all of college learning, it is still important for students to be able to…

    syllabi, and we can build your gradebooks together in a one-on-one meeting. Using the Sakai Gradebook is a simple strategy that your students will appreciate. *Note: All comments are moderated Read Previous Summer Sessions: On-Budget, On-Time, Online Read Next New Sakai Templates – Released June 15 LATEST POSTS Recording Instruction and Communications for Distance Learners March 31, 2020 Rethinking Assessment at a Distance March 18, 2020 Engaging Students During Remote Learning March 16, 2020 How to

  • by Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer You may have noticed PLU promoting a new summer session campaign called “Stay Connected”. The campaign hopes to improve retention, decrease time to matriculation, and increase enrollments in summer session courses. A February 2015 survey of PLU students found:  …

    , check out the websites for PLU Teaching Online (PLUTO) and Summer Session. Originally published 4/1/2015 in PLU’s Instructional Technologies blog *Note: All comments are moderated Read Previous Maintaining Student Engagement Read Next Exploring “GradeMark” for Sakai Turnitin Assignments LATEST POSTS Recording Instruction and Communications for Distance Learners March 31, 2020 Rethinking Assessment at a Distance March 18, 2020 Engaging Students During Remote Learning March 16, 2020 How to Create a

  • Speaker: Lid King, Ph.D. Respondent: Chuck Tanner Time: 6:30 p.m. Date: Wednesday, May 2 Place: Scandinavian Cultural Center Free and open to the public

    used by those who aim to confuse, to undermine and ultimately to destroy. Such language of hate has, if anything, become “normalized” by the massive expansion of online communications as they are exploited both by those in power and by the anonymous purveyors of verbal intimidation.Thanks to a generous gift by Natalie Mayer, this lecture is free and open to the public.Event Details: Speaker: Lid King, Ph.D. Respondent: Chuck Tanner Time: 6:30 p.m. Date: Wednesday, May 2 Place: Scandinavian Cultural

  • As a first-generation college student, Brandi Hilliard was nervous when she began her studies at Pacific Lutheran University. But those uncomfortable feelings soon diminished. “I found PLU to be a warm, supportive and an intimate community, which made it an easy place to fit in,”…

    Full Circle: Brandi Hilliard, Director of Career, Learning & Engagement Posted by: nicolacs / February 17, 2023 Image: Image: Brandi Hilliard, Director of Career, Learning & Engagement (PLU Photo/John Froschauer) February 17, 2023 By By Lisa Patterson ‘98PLU Marketing and Communications Guest Writer As a first-generation college student, Brandi Hilliard was nervous when she began her studies at Pacific Lutheran University. But those uncomfortable feelings soon diminished. “I found PLU to be a