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When PLU science students returned to campus in fall 2022 they were in for a surprise. The previously outdated anatomy and physiology lab in the Rieke Science Center had been transformed into a cutting-edge learning facility, complete with best-of-its-kind educational technology, thanks to contributions from…
researchers at other institutions across the nation and world. This type of 21st-century lab technology and learning experience is increasingly important for students, according to faculty members and professionals in the field. “Technology is transforming the way scientific research and healthcare are delivered and received,” says Curt Malloy ’88, who is the Chief Operating Officer at Cancer Research And Biostatistics. “Experience with these types of interdisciplinary learning environments and
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PLU Course Numbers by Level 100-299 Lower-Division Courses: Open to first-year students and sophomores unless otherwise restricted.
group criticism. The title will be listed on student term-based records as Capstone and may be followed by a specific title designated by the academic unit. Please note: Some departments do not require the 499 capstone. Please check the department listings for the senior seminar undergraduate general education element. Special Topics 287, 288, 289 (1 to 4 semester hours): to provide undergraduate students with new, one-time, and developing courses not yet available in the regular curriculum. The
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Major in Computer Science 28 semester hours in CSCI, plus 12 semester hours in mathematics CSCI 144, 270; 367 or 390; 499A, and 499B 12 additional hours selected from computer science courses
253.535.7400 www.plu.edu/computer-science/ cs@plu.edu Laurie Murphy, M.S., Chair Our curriculum prepares students to work in industry as professional software developers, to continue their studies in graduate school, or to apply their computational skills to another field. With a degree in computer science you might end up writing code for software simulations of proteins, creating the next big video game, or developing a social application that connects people in new ways. The possibilities
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women which range from counseling for victims, to legal aid, to reproductive healthcare. My focus was about domestic violence, sexual assault, and abortion in Indonesia, and the complexities of making support for women accessible. Zoe BucherSocial WorkHuman Sex Trafficking: Examining the Social and Policy Dynamics with an Emphasis on the Role of Social Work. Faculty Mentor: Anissa Rogers, Social Work This project identifies human sex trafficking as a social problem and explains how social workers
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TACOMA, WASH. (April 15, 2016)- Art makes people feel. Art offers a window into the hearts and minds of those who create it, and invokes emotion for those who view and admire it. For Edvard Munch, those feelings were complicated and, often times, dark. “…
Marketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (April 15, 2016)- Art makes people feel. Art offers a window into the hearts and minds of those who create it, and invokes emotion for those who view and admire it. For Edvard Munch, those feelings were complicated and, often times, dark.“Munch’s work focuses on people, but people in dramatic settings,” said Heather Mathews, associate professor of art criticism and curation at Pacific Lutheran University. “He was very interested in communicating human emotion and
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PLU rowers reminisce about their daring journey in Puget Sound 50 years ago.
,” he said, laughing. Pearson has pored over stories and photos with his grandchildren many times over. Despite the clear dangers they thwarted and the criticism they faced ahead of time, he makes no apologies. “Call us young, foolish, stubborn, irresponsible,” he said, “but when you get out there and you do it, you won’t let your teammates down.”
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This opportunity is available to a PLU student interested in cancer research and would provide a $6,000 fellowship from the John F. Gilbertson Foundation to work full-time for 10 weeks during the Summer of 2022 at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in the lab…
2022-2023 Entering junior or senior year Fall 2022 Pursuing a degree in biology, chemistry, or a related field A minimum of two wet lab courses with emphasis in pipetting, sterile technique, data interpretation, and good lab notebook practices This internship program seeks to engage scientific curiosity and promote biomedical research careers among PLU undergraduates and is committed to expanding diversity among students who enter STEM fields. Compensation: The intern will receive a total of $6,000
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The SURF program is designed to inspire undergraduate students to pursue careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) through a unique research experience that supports the NIST mission. Since 1993, SURF students from across the country have had the opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on…
Program is administered at the Gaithersburg, Maryland, and Boulder, Colorado locations. Applications must be submitted through USAJOBS. ——————————————– From Thomas Kolibaba (PLU alum and postdoc at NIST): There are a number of postings available covering a wide variety of scientific interests. Those, as well as a short description of our project can be found on the Boulder projects page (We’re opportunity #647-4): https://www.nist.gov/surf/surf-boulder/research-opportunities Our project is seeking to
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Ann Mooney ’03 grew up dreaming about working at National Geographic. Now, she is building a conservation program for the organization in Washington, D.C.
, channeling it into her work on Beyond Yellowstone. “I try to harness that feeling to work on saving something specific,” Mooney said. Mooney says she always dreamed of working for National Geographic, citing the organization’s commitment to using scientific findings to tell powerful stories. “You need a compelling story to make people care,” she said. “When people care, they can start influencing decision-makers and public policy. And that’s what enables significant change and lasting solutions.”
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The SURF program is designed to inspire undergraduate students to pursue careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) through a unique research experience that supports the NIST mission. Since 1993, SURF students from across the country have had the opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on…
Technology). The SURF Program is administered at the Gaithersburg, Maryland, and Boulder, Colorado locations. Applications must be submitted through USAJOBS. ——————————————– From Thomas Kolibaba (PLU alum and postdoc at NIST): There are a number of postings available covering a wide variety of scientific interests. Those, as well as a short description of our project can be found on the Boulder projects page (We’re opportunity #647-4): https://www.nist.gov/surf/surf-boulder/research-opportunities Our
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