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to impact people’s lives in a positive way, but I also didn’t want to major in biology or chemistry, so I entered my freshman year as a computer science major,” he says. It was a choice that would radically change his chosen path.In his first computer science class at PLU, Gavidia learned how quickly software can scale and impact people around the world. “Just one person, or a small group of people, can accomplish so much,” Gavidia says. That moment was key for him: he realized he didn’t have to

D’Onofrio ’24 excelled in biology and chemistry at PLU 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 celebrate another impactful Bjug Day of Giving: a PLU tradition in

and robotics company. Read Previous PLU student team finishes in the top five at international math modeling competition Read Next Annica Stiles ’25 explores Iceland’s wilderness and culture LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24, 2024 The Passing of Bryan Dorner June 4, 2024 Student athlete Vinny D’Onofrio ’24 excelled in biology and chemistry at PLU June 4, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and

Noyce scholar and future teacher Read Next PLU introduces new data science major to meet growing demand in data-driven economy LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24, 2024 The Passing of Bryan Dorner June 4, 2024 Student athlete Vinny D’Onofrio ’24 excelled in biology and chemistry at PLU June 4, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve

better than how they found it June 24, 2024 The Passing of Bryan Dorner June 4, 2024 Student athlete Vinny D’Onofrio ’24 excelled in biology and chemistry at PLU June 4, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and social work for holistic view of patient care; aims to serve Hispanic community May 22, 2024

Services teams with faculty and students to work on discussions and food-tastings like “To Brie or not to Brie,” a look at the chemistry of cheese. “We have knowledge, so how do we share it?” McGinnis asked. “Food is such a big part of culture.” Student Stephanie Bivens ’12 is also looking to share her knowledge. As a student with food allergies, she is working with the university to create awareness and menu options for those who need alternative diets. When the music major brought her concerns to

got bored and decided to try out crew. Fast began as a rower, but because of medical problems, she was reassigned to the position of coxswain. She loved rowing, but she ended up loving the role of coxswain even more. “I motivate them in races” Fast said. “I’ve been here for three years doing this and I wouldn’t leave this team for anything.” Read Previous PLU prof tells why editing organic chemistry textbook is actually fun Read Next School of Business extends its AACSB accreditation COMMENTS*Note

Back in the lab: an unexpected path led Angela Rodriguez Hinojosa ’24 to organic chemistry Read Next New York Times best-selling author Tami Charles to speak at annual Jolita Hylland Benson Lecture 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

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was exploring different career ideas in research and medicine.Was there a professor or advisor who was influential during your time at PLU?IB: It sounds cheesy, but all the professors I had at PLU were influential in that their passion for their field fostered my curiosity. I bounced back and forth between majoring in biology and math and considered chemistry because my instructors’ excitement was contagious. If I had to highlight three people, Dr. Auman, Dr. Nervo, and Dave Harvey, my rowing