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  • Discovery ‹ Resolute Online: Spring 2014 https://www.plu.edu/resolute/spring-2014/discovery/

    ,” studied “the law of least mental effort”—the theory that people will choose a low-demand task over a high-demand one when given a choice. Perhaps ironically, the research itself was rather demanding. “This was a huge project,” Henderson said. “We had to get students to take the test, and participants had to sit at a computer for 30 minutes and choose between two colors to click on. We had to use this weird math system. We probably worked on it 20 hours per week.” Based in a toasty two-computer

  • PLU hosts Special Olympics Washington events https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2017/05/31/special-olympics/

    stay on campus through the weekend as they participate in events on and off PLU’s campus. Friday’s ceremony, to be held in Olson Auditorium, begins at 7 p.m. Special Olympics Washington takes place June 2-4, with events scheduled at PLU, Joint Base Lewis-McChord and the King County Aquatics Center. The university will host athletes competing in soccer, cross country, and track and field competitions, events concentrated on athletic fields and facilities on lower campus. JBLM will host cycling and

  • News https://www.plu.edu/msn/news/

    Can I Get a MSN if I am Not a Nurse? Some people recognize their passion for a particular field or profession early on in life, but many need more time and experiences to pinpoint their dream career. Nurses are no different. Some nurses have been working towards a career in the field since they began… April 29, 2022

  • NSF REU at University of Southern Mississippi https://www.plu.edu/chemistry/news/2019/02/13/nsf-reu-at-university-of-southern-mississippi/

    , communication and presentation skills, and graduate school preparation.  Field trips to local polymer industries and social activities are planned.  REU students present two research updates as well as a final poster presentation.  Each REU participant will receive a $5000 stipend, housing, meal allowance, and travel costs are also provided. Students majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, plastics & composites engineering, or a related field are encouraged to apply

  • Capstones 2022 https://www.plu.edu/earth-science/capstones/capstones-2022/

    :45-3:00pm, Greta Schwartz Glacial Response to Heat Waves as Shown in Suspended Sediment Concentration of White River, WA View final poster here 3:00-3:15pm, Tess Ritcey Comparing a Virtual Field Trip to a Traditional Field Trip View final poster here 3:15-3:30pm, Shanelle Gibson Role of a Sediment Structure in Stabilizing a Mountain River After a Volcanic Eruption View final poster hereThursday, May 12th 1:45-2:00pm, Christian Oakley A Tectonic Synthesis of the Straight Creek / Fraser River Fault

  • Useful Resources – Pre-Dental https://www.plu.edu/pnwu/pre-dental/useful-resources-pre-dental/

    Useful Pre-Dental ResourcesAmerican Dental Association (ADA) The ADA provides the latest information about education and careers, science and research, advocacy and publications related to the dental field as well as much more. ADA Foundation Grants and Awards The ADA Foundation provides grants, awards, and scholarships through its various programs to benefit organizations and students that strive to improve oral health. American Dental Education Association (ADEA) The ADEA has excellent

  • Useful Resources – Pre-Dental https://www.plu.edu/prehealthsciences/pre-dental/useful-resources-pre-dental/

    Useful Pre-Dental ResourcesAmerican Dental Association (ADA) The ADA provides the latest information about education and careers, science and research, advocacy and publications related to the dental field as well as much more. ADA Foundation Grants and Awards The ADA Foundation provides grants, awards, and scholarships through its various programs to benefit organizations and students that strive to improve oral health. American Dental Education Association (ADEA) The ADEA has excellent

  • Women’s Lacrosse https://www.plu.edu/recreations/club-sports-teams/womens-lacrosse/

    terminal area and follow signs for I-5 South / Tacoma. Follow Interstate 5 South through downtown Tacoma to exit 127. From this point, follow the directions given above. Games are played on the PLU Turf Field, across from Olson Gym next to the PLU Softball Field.

  • Forsyth Wins Two National Titles at NCAA Championships https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/forsyth-wins-two-national-titles-at-ncaa-championships/

    Forsyth Wins Two National Titles at NCAA Championships Posted by: vcraker / June 2, 2021 June 2, 2021 By Mark AlbaneseDirector of Sports CommunicationPacific Lutheran University senior Bailey Forsyth cemented her place in the record books on Saturday, closing her career by winning national titles in both the 100-meters and 200-meters to highlight the final day of the 2021 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships at North Carolina A&T State University’s Irwin Belk Track Complex. In

  • PLU Professor Colleen Hacker is First Female Recipient of Prestigious International AASP Award https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2014/09/24/plu-professor-colleen-hacker-is-first-female-recipient-of-prestigious-inernational-aasp-award/

    2000, and Hacker is the first female recipient.  “Needless to say, I am honored beyond words to receive this recognition from respected, professional colleagues,” Hacker said. “While my scholarship and professional practice take me around the world, the passion I have for sharing that knowledge and experience with students at PLU is truly one of my greatest professional joys.” Incorporated in 1986, AASP promotes the development of science and ethical practice in the field of sport psychology. AASP