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table to table, stopping periodically to answer a question, assist with tying on a bracelet, or simply chat about the music being played as the kids assemble their crafts. In fact, the majority of the kids sing along loudly as they work on their jewelry. “This song is ‘House of Memories’ by Panic at the Disco,” says Kaila Harris ’24, AMP student director and elementary education major. “We were surprised the kids knew it — it’s an older song.” This is what an average morning at the AMP Camp looks

popularize math for those who don’t think of themselves as “math people.”  “I want to bring more people into mathematics, generate interest, and make the interest last,” she says. Department of Mathematics Mathematics at PLU Whether your goal is to learn mathematics for an application – modeling problems in science, engineering, economics or finance; in preparation for a career in elementary or secondary education; or for further study in a graduate program, PLU will challenge, inspire and inform you

New economics mentorship program eases classroom-to-career transitions for PLU students Posted by: Marcom Web Team / September 26, 2019 September 26, 2019 By StaffMarketing & CommunicationsTACOMA, WASH. (Sept. 25, 2019) — The academic rigors of higher education provide a rich, well-rounded foundation for students preparing for a professional career. Sometimes, however, it’s the reassuring helping hand of an experienced mentor that best smooths the ensuing transition from classroom to the

spend 12 weeks over the Summer working on research projects with a faculty mentor. This year’s Benson Fellowship Speakers Fulton Bryant-Anderson ’23, a History and Communication major who examined intersections among history, media studies, and education via a new podcast entitled Innovative History. (Faculty mentor: Mike Halvorson) Kristin Moniz ’22, a Business and Economics major who studied the business and economic history of hotels, with an emphasis on how the hospitality industry has managed

research projects with a faculty mentor. The program is organized by Dr. Michael Halvorson, Benson Family Chair in Business and Economic History. This year’s Benson Fellowship Speakers Fulton Bryant-Anderson ’23, a History and Communication major who examined intersections among history, media studies, and education via a new podcast entitled Innovative History. (Faculty mentor: Mike Halvorson) Kristin Moniz ’22, a Business and Economics major who studied the business and economic history of hotels

STEM Summer Research with Arcadia Abroad Posted by: nicolacs / January 26, 2021 January 26, 2021 As a STEM student, we understand that disciplinary focus is often your main priority when selecting the best and most rewarding study abroad experience. We offer a range of exciting summer research projects in five great locations: Australia, Scotland, Ireland, England, and Spain. Program opportunities include Atmospheric Science/Meteorology, Biomedical Engineering, Biomolecular & Biomedical Science

Caltech WAVE Summer Research Program Posted by: nicolacs / October 29, 2021 October 29, 2021 The WAVE Fellows program provides support for undergraduate students, who are underrepresented in STEM and intend on pursuing a Ph.D., to conduct a 10-week summer research project under the mentorship of Caltech faculty. Research opportunities in biology, neuroscience, chemistry, chemical engineering, engineering and applied science, geology, environmental science, sustainability, astronomy, physics

as a medical scribe. Currently, I’m volunteering at Tacoma General in Med Surg Tele, and I’m hoping to continue to do that throughout the summer and next year. Then I’ll be applying to med school the next cycle. Read Previous Education major gives back to Parkland community Read Next National Guard member and nursing major prioritizes service to his community LATEST POSTS Summer Reading Recommendations July 11, 2024 Stuart Gavidia ’24 majored in computer science while interning at Amazon, Cannon

increasing diverse representation in science. She recently spoke with PLU News about her recent honor, her motivations as an educator and scientist, and her experience thus far at PLU.Congratulations on being included on Cell Mentor’s list of “1,000 inspiring Black scientists in America.” What did that mean to you? It meant a lot. I was really surprised to end up on that list. There’s some pretty impressive people on that list that are doing amazing work in their respective fields, so I was incredibly

passionate about, not something that you can just make a living at.” And the financial support offered by PLU was invaluable, she noted. She received  the President’s Scholarship, as well as help from QClub and a minister’s dependent grant.  All this “really prevented me from having crippling loans after I graduate, which is important since I want to go on to graduate school,” she said. Rudquist plans to continue her education by studying for a masters in library science after she graduates in 2012. Read