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, an Antimicrobial PeptideElaina Bonar, Senior Capstone Seminar Piscidin is an antimicrobial, cationic, amphipathic peptide that is 22 amino acids in length and adopts an α-helical shape. In this investigation, the pKa of histidine at position 17 is investigated in the presence of DMPC and DMPG lipids and SDS micelles using solid state NMR with Magic Angle Spinning (MAS) and solution NMR, respectively. It was determined that the pKa was around 6.0-6.8 and can be correlated with the efficiency of
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The PLU Department of Mathematics offers a broad choice of educational and career goals. We offer three degree options: a BA and BS in Mathematics and a BS in Mathematics Education.
Why Study Mathematics? Mathematics is an exciting and intellectually stimulating field whose frontiers are rapidly expanding. Mathematics provides the foundation for much of the natural and social sciences, as well as many other fields where quantitative reasoning is essential. The study of mathematics offers opportunities for creative effort and accomplishment, both within mathematics and through its application. Why Study Mathematics at PLU?The Department of Mathematics offers a broad choice
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Article originally published by The Balance on February 28, 2017 by Gigi DeVault The term netnography derives its name from ethnography and net – as in “the Internet.” Ethnography is a form of qualitative research conducted by researchers who enter – and gather data within…
many aspects of behaviour, including consumer behavior.” Social media networking communities offer many opportunities for participants to influence and inform one another about products, services, and brands (Muniz and O’Guinn 2001). Brand equity is strongly supported by consumer advocacy (Almquist and Roberts, 2000), a factor not lost on companies seeking brand lift. Netnography is uniquely positioned among social media research methods to generate cultural insights from contextualized data rather
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Sustainability at PLU focuses on three key components: care for people, care for the planet, and prosperity, both now and in the future.
demonstrates our accountability, responsibility, and respect for the environment, natural resources, and environmental justice as part of our mission to care for the earth and others. To learn more about Sustainability at PLU, and our Commitments to Sustainability, please browse our tabs on the left. We’re on Facebook! Like us to learn about upcoming events and news.
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Computer science drives innovation throughout the US economy, but the subject remains neglected or marginalized in K-12 education. Can more be done to improve student access to this important way of thinking? Please join Alice Steinglass of Code.org on October 9, 2018 at Pacific Lutheran…
Supported by a generous endowment from the Benson Family, the Dale E. Benson Lecture in Business and Economic History is designed to bring leading experts in the fields of history, business, and economics to campus to address the PLU community. Jolita and Dale Benson at a recent Benson Lecture. Along with the business and economic history curriculum, the lecture is designed to encourage the study of business organizations, entrepreneurs, workers, products, and consumers, as well as the economic forces
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TACOMA, WASH. (Oct. 24, 2016)- In the U.S. and around the world, rivers represent primary sources for the water we need to live. But PLU digital media major Rachel Lovrovich ’18 did not become aware that many major water sources are in serious trouble until…
Kelly Lavelle ’18, publicity designer and photographer; and communication major Joshua Wiersma ’17, assistant editor. Lavelle, who took photographs and helped brand the film, said individuals can help prevent pollution through simple tasks such as picking up trash, being careful about the products they buy and getting more involved in community activities. “The film aims to raise awareness about ecological issues that face our waterways,” Lavelle said. “We can all help solve the problems.” “Changing
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Computer science drives innovation throughout the US economy, but the subject remains neglected or marginalized in K-12 education. Can more be done to improve student access to this important way of thinking? Please join Alice Steinglass of Code.org on October 9, 2018 at Pacific Lutheran…
Supported by a generous endowment from the Benson Family, the Dale E. Benson Lecture in Business and Economic History is designed to bring leading experts in the fields of history, business, and economics to campus to address the PLU community. Jolita and Dale Benson at a recent Benson Lecture. Along with the business and economic history curriculum, the lecture is designed to encourage the study of business organizations, entrepreneurs, workers, products, and consumers, as well as the economic forces
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Lutheran Studies Conference
, spiritual and societal levels. The conference features an incredible line up of leading experts from social and natural science approaches as well as counselors, educators, and student advocates for mental health and wellness. At the start of each session, these speakers will lead the conference participants through a brief strategy or tool to manage anxiety. See also the suggested readings below for reading suggestions on the topic of anxiety. We encourage you to read individually or with others prior
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TACOMA, WASH. (March 2, 2016)- Co-founder of Android and Pacific Lutheran University graduate Nick Sears took the technology world by storm when he teamed up with inventors Andy Rubin and Chris White to market and launch Android, one of the world’s top operating systems for…
Health Services for MultiCare Health System. Visit the School of Business website for more information.“I spent my last three years at Google as a project advisor and mentor to younger employees and it changed my perspective,” Sears said. Even though he still loves to create and market products, it isn’t as meaningful to him as it once was, Sears said. “Teaching provides an opportunity to help another person improve their life.” Last year, former Lute Andre Tacuyan ’15 approached Sears for advice
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The curriculum prepares students to pursue careers in research and the health sciences or to apply their biology interests to careers as diverse as science education and public health.
Studying biology teaches you how to think and how to observe your world.To learn biology is more than just learning facts! It’s learning how to answer questions, how to develop strategies to obtain answers and how to recognize the answers as they emerge. The department is dedicated to encouraging students to learn science in both an intuitive and logical way.It encourages students to independently question, probe, experiment and experience the natural world around us as well as life under a
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