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20 semester hours, including: EDUC 205: Multicultural Perspectives in the Classroom (4) NSCI 350: STEM Education Partnership (4) In addition, STEM Education minors must complete a minimum of 12
: Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Geologic Hazards GEOS 104: Conservation of Natural Resources GEOS 105: Meteorology GEOS 106: Geology of National Parks GEOS 107: Global Climate Changes PHYS 110: Astronomy PHYS 125: College Physics I PHYS 126: College Physics II PHYS 153: General Physics I PHYS 154: General Physics II Computer Science & Mathematics (4) 4 semester hours Choose from the following courses: DATA 133: Introduction to Data Science I CSCI 144: Introduction to Computer Science MATH 123: Modern
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The discipline of history focuses on critical analysis of text-based evidence from the past and seeks a detailed, complex understanding of individual and collective human behaviors as they have
(Critical Thinking). The study of history builds experience in dealing with and assessing various kinds of evidence-the sorts of evidence historians use in shaping the most accurate pictures of the past that they can. Learning how to combine different kinds of evidence-public statements, private records, numerical data, visual materials-develops the ability to make coherent arguments based on a variety of data. This skill can also be applied to information encountered in everyday life. The Ability to
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Translating the Enlightenment The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) recently awarded Professor of French Rebecca Wilkin a $133,333 grant under the Scholarly Editions and Translations interest area. Wilkin and her collaborator Angela Hunter, an English professor from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock,…
-world issues.” The project is meant to serve national interest by improving curricula in mathematics and statistics education. Simic- Muller and her team will work together to design and implement two modules to further statistical reasoning using actual transportation data from traffic stops and school administrative data from disciplinary cases. Simic-Muller will also be implementing these modules into her own. Read Previous Charged Up Read Next Confronting Mental Health: How the PLU community is
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Ambassadors spotlight climate change Growing up in Oregon, recycling was part of junior Kate Wilson’s everyday life.“It was the norm for me,” she said. “I was always passionate about it, but I never knew why recycling was important.” During J-Term, Wilson is among the 16…
recycle until he came to PLU, but now he’s passionate about protecting the environment and sharing his knowledge with others. The geosciences and chemistry major plans to teach high school science. Under the guidance of Claire Todd, visiting assistant professor of geosciences and environmental studies, those in the program have spent a large portion of J-Term reviewing the evidence for recent climate change. They have been reviewing data collected by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC
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TACOMA, WASH. (March 8, 2019) — A prestigious $650,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) will support academically talented low-income students who come to Pacific Lutheran University to study STEM (Science,Technology, Engineering and Math) subjects. Winning the grant was a team effort of PLU’s…
course of the grant, faculty will collect data on barriers students face. They’ll measure the impact of these barriers on students’ sense of belonging and success. While other research on student supports has been done at large universities, the results of this study may have implications for student support programs at small liberal arts schools nationwide. “By collecting data along the way about what strategies work best, this project will help not only those students receiving scholarship support
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Translating the Enlightenment The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) recently awarded Professor of French Rebecca Wilkin a $133,333 grant under the Scholarly Editions and Translations interest area. Wilkin and her collaborator Angela Hunter, an English professor from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock,…
-world issues.” The project is meant to serve national interest by improving curricula in mathematics and statistics education. Simic- Muller and her team will work together to design and implement two modules to further statistical reasoning using actual transportation data from traffic stops and school administrative data from disciplinary cases. Simic-Muller will also be implementing these modules into her own. Read Previous Housing Our Neighbors Read Next (Re)Building Community COMMENTS*Note: All
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After graduating from Emerald Ridge High School in Puyallup, Raphi Crenshaw ’24 enrolled at PLU with plans to major in biology. “I was going to become a dermatologist, but when I started taking the classes, well, I wasn’t a fan of it,” Crenshaw remembers. By…
capstone documentary Read Next PLU introduces new data science major to meet growing demand in data-driven economy COMMENTS*Note: All comments are moderated If the comments don't appear for you, you might have ad blocker enabled or are currently browsing in a "private" window. LATEST POSTS Caitlyn Babcock ’25 wins first place in 2024 Angela Meade Vocal Competition November 7, 2024 PLU professors Ann Auman and Bridget Haden share teaching and learning experiences in China November 4, 2024 Lutes
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Explore! 2010 Draws Record Numbers By Brielle Erickson The Explore! first-year student retreat celebrated its seventh year as part of the Pacific Lutheran University experience this past weekend at Camp Berachah in nearby Auburn. Every year, about 150 first-year Lutes pile into buses loaded with…
program affected a record number of students – about 150. In fact, this marked the first year that registration for the retreat had to be shut down due to more students signing up than could be accommodated at the campground. The retreat will continue to provide first-year Lutes the opportunity to explore their vocation and, as Dehne put it, “give them a chance to consider what they want to take advantage of as a college student.” Read Previous Ted Charles: first entry Read Next Joey Cheek turns
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TACOMA, WASH. (March. 13, 2016)- TEDxTacoma 2016: Healthy Future will welcome a diverse bill of local business, arts, education and nonprofit leaders to share their ideas on a wide spectrum of topics including health care, leadership, human nature and violence against women. The annual event…
with PLU as an opportunity to combine two very similar missions. “We’re very excited about fusing TEDxTacoma’s devotion to ‘ideas worth sharing’ with PLU’s commitment to ‘lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care,’” said Utley. TEDxTacoma attendees have the option to purchase general admission or VIP tickets. VIP tickets include entry to TEDxTacoma and the post-program VIP reception, as well as one complimentary drink at the VIP reception. “The VIP reception is an opportunity to
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To be admitted to and progress in the Pacific Lutheran University School of Nursing, a student must be aware of and meet the requirements identified in the following description of work performance
Physical & Psychological Expectations of Nursing StudentsTo be admitted to and progress in the Pacific Lutheran University School of Nursing, a student must be aware of and meet the requirements identified in the following description of work performance of practicing nursing professionals. Title: Baccalaureate Nursing Student (also applies to Entry-Level MSN students) Work Hours: Varies with shifts and setting and includes 12-hour shifts, (plus travel to clinical sites throughout the Puget
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