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Kinesiology. “If you look around the region in our field, most of the degrees are very research-focused and they’re really catering towards people who want to go on and get a Ph.D. in the field. We decided to take a very different stance.” Instead, the university is leveraging its standard-setting Kinesiology faculty and tradition of excellence — PLU’s undergraduate program is ranked in the top 50 nationally and rated No. 1 in the Pacific Northwest by Niche — to provide an intimate, mentorship-driven
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chemistry teaching assistant presenting research at the Murdock Conference and the American Chemical Society convention. He’s held down a variety of jobs, including working as a medical scribe, tutor, and scholar lead/mentor for Washington state opportunity scholars. He’s also been a campus leader, serving as the Vice President of the PLU Habitat for Humanity chapter, At-large senator of ASPLU, and founding the university’s Global Medical Brigades/Pre-med Club.Global Medical Brigades is an international
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to a generous $2 million lead gift from an anonymous PLU alum and a $1.25 million investment from Pierce County, progress is well underway. But significant partnership is yet needed to accomplish the planned remaining improvements. They include, in 2023, conversion of a lecture hall into three classrooms, an additional exam room and an improved student-faculty research lab. Plans call for renovation and upgrades to the Open Lab in 2024. If you would like to learn more about these projects and how
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and develop a relationship with professors, which can help you get potential research positions or referrals for companies,” Holland says. At a large university with packed lecture halls, it can be easy to miss out on these crucial breaks. “PLU positions itself well for creating global citizens with a duty to learn about other people and be open-minded about new experiences,” he says. This resonated for Holland, whose mother is from Nepal. “It’s nice to be around people who want to experience
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content delivery Recognition for significant expertise in an area of specialization Engages in the scholarship of teaching through research, publications, conference presentations, or workshops to further advance teaching excellence and expertise Demonstrates teaching excellence as characterized by challenging learners intellectually; communicating effectively; and showing a commitment to learning Makes substantive and ongoing contributions to the School of Nursing curricula and academic programs
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or OPIM. Activities such as eating, drinking, smoking, applying cosmetics or lip balm, and handling contact lenses are prohibited in labs or other locations where potential for exposure to BBP exists. Food and drink may not be kept in laboratory refrigerators, freezers, shelves, or cabinets where hazardous materials, blood or OPIM may be present. Biohazardous waste segregation: All biohazardous waste (non-sharps) generated as part of teaching or research operations shall be bagged and held in a
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” means piercing mucous membranes or the skin barrier through such events as needlesticks, human bites, cuts, and abrasions. “Personal protective equipment (PPE)” is specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against a hazard. General work clothes (e.g., uniforms, pants, shirts, or blouses) not intended to function as protection against a hazard are not considered to be personal protective equipment. “Risk Group”: Risk group classifications are primarily used in the research
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lectures, discussions, and assignments. By documenting your impressions and interpretations of your academic environment, you are actively using classroom material to enhance your cultural experience in another country and vice versa. It’s one of the benefits of studying abroad versus just traveling abroad. 4. Experiment! Assign yourself different personal research exercises. For example, interview five or six “locals,” or take time to sit and observe how people interact in cafés, theaters, or public
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multiple groups even though I was not a music major or minor. The department didn’t have a closed-off feel where non-majors were unwelcome. I wouldn’t be where I am without PLU! I had many opportunities to participate in student-faculty research in the biology department and gain valuable experience that is helping me succeed in grad school now. PLU in general made me a critical thinker, a good communicator/writer, and gave me the passion to pursue my vocation.” — Allison Lansverk, Biology and
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