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more about the current mentoring programs that we offer, read each description below. Register by October 20th! 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
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friends on pressing issues of the day. Join us as we explore various dimensions of our vocations in the world. Our Need for Useless Rest and Reflection Wednesday, July 24, 2024 – 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time (Virtual) In a society that rewards activity and values ‘doing’, it can be a challenge to pause and ponder the purpose and meaning of one’s life and work. And yet ancient spiritual traditions and contemporary psychology agree that thoughtful reflection adds significant value to one’s life. Join Dr
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, Julie’s career embodies PLU’s mission of thoughtful inquiry, leadership, service and care,” said Colleen Hacker, Ph.D., a PLU kinesiology professor who served as a performance psychology specialist and assistant coach for the U.S Women’s National team. Commencement will be held at the Tacoma Dome on Saturday, May 28th at 2:30 pm. Additional details are available at plu.edu/commencement.PODCAST: Laughter Permitted with Julie FoudyPLU Professor Colleen Hacker, Ph.D., joins podcast host Julie Foudy to
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Hacker, a PLU kinesiology professor who served as a performance psychology specialist and assistant coach for the U.S Women’s National Team. “She has paved the way beyond the competitive arena with her efforts to show the world that mom-athletes can compete and win, while using her platform to advocate for racial justice and disability inclusion.” Off the track, Meyers Taylor is a trustee at the Women’s Sports Foundation and mentors educators with an organization called Classroom Champions. She has
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Rho – Social Work PLU College Republicans PLU Pep Band PLU Physics Club PLU Students for Life PLU Table Tennis Club PLUtonic Acapella Pre-Med Club Prism Psi Chi – Psychology Society for Human Resource Management Swing Dancing Club Triota (Iota Iota Iota) – Women’s and Gender Studies Vpstart Crow Young Americans for Liberty Young Life College Club Other Opportunities for Involvement: Associated Students (ASPLU) LASR – Student Radio The Mast – Student Newspaper Mast TV – Student Television Matrix
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urban areas can combat climate change. “Our generation is tasked with the mending of the earth in many different ways due to climate change,” psychology major Todorov said. “Our only power is knowledge and understanding of our local communities, because only at that level can we make dents in the monumental task that lies ahead. I want to be able to educate my community, make steps in creating a change, and be a part of it instead of doing the easy thing like dreading the continual destruction.” The
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should study psychology at PLU Read Next PLU students conquer the math modeling marathon! LATEST POSTS YouTube Short: PLU Parkland Night Market & Taste of Garfield Street September 30, 2024 College Prep 101 Webinar: The College Essay September 23, 2024 College Prep 101 Webinar: College Applications September 23, 2024 College Prep 101 Webinar: The College Search Process September 23, 2024
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I am going to take exams. I decided to enroll in a Coursera course, Moralities of Everyday Life, created by a Yale psychology professor I had previously seen in TedTalks videos. The enrollment process was simple and required just my name and email information. I was given the option to purchase the “verified certificate” track for $50. This service, called Signature Track, uses typing patterns with facial recognition to confirm a student’s identity. Since it’s my first experience with a
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is one instructional technique or project that is particularly effective, innovative, or engaging? “I teach a unit on stress and health in Health Psychology in which students complete a series of self-report stress assessments, then develop a plan to incorporate one technique into their daily schedule. I now also provide students with unlimited use of an emWave device which measures somatic change and provides real-time feedback. This type of biofeedback increases self-awareness of stress
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produces trustworthy data, and helps researchers draw practical conclusions to evaluate trends or projections. Data can be derived from sources such as surveys, polls and experiments. Statisticians apply their knowledge to a wide array of disciplines, such as agriculture, biology, computer science, economics, education, engineering, human resources, marketing, medicine, public health, psychology, sociology, and sports. Careers in StatisticsStatistics requires a rigorous mathematical preparation
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