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  • 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,…

    Engineering, Medical Engineering, Space Engineering) November 3, 1:00 pm Nanotechnology (Research areas: Cross-disciplinary nanoscale research at the frontiers of electronics, photonics, quantum matter and technology, medical engineering, bioengineering, and sustainability) November 9, 10:30 am Geological and Planetary Science (Research areas: Environmental Science and Engineering, Geobiology, Geochemistry, Geology, Geophysics, Planetary Science) November 9, 1:00 pm Physics, Math, and Astronomy and

  • Michael Halvorson news for Pacific Lutheran University.

    A conversation with 2016 Benson fellows Marc Vetter and Matthew Macfarlane PLU Student-Faculty Research on Health Care and High Technology A conversation with 2016 Benson fellows Marc Vetter and Matthew Macfarlane The following excerpts were gathered from a May 26, 2017 conversation between Benson Family Chair Michael Halvorson and the 2016 Benson research fellows Marc Vetter… June 6, 2017 Benson FellowsMarc VetterMatt MacfarlaneMichael HalvorsonPLU Research

  • Innovation Studies minor news for Pacific Lutheran University.

    Innovation and the Mind By Sarah Cornell-Maier. Understanding the function of the human brain is a truly enlightening experience, especially when you tie brain research into the newest developments in computer technology, creativity, and innovation studies. Recently, I got the opportunity to sit down at Pacific Lutheran University with… January 11, 2018 creativityHeidi McLaughlinInnovation Studies minorPsychology majorSarah Cornell-Maiertechnology

  • PLU has been involved with social impact work for generations. But like most colleges and universities, our institution doesn't have up-to-the-minute data about which projects are currently active

    individual mentoring and support from Justin Spelhaug, Vice President & Global Head of the Tech for Social Impact group. Our student ambassadors presented their findings to Mr. Spelhaug in Redmond on June 1, 2022 in the executive briefing center. Our project leads were Shelly Kurtz (Giving Tech Labs) and Mike Halvorson (Innovation Studies). They provided support and inspiration, as well as a low-cost design for our data gathering system and tools. In terms of technology, our team was able to use off-the

  • Like many students, Heven Ambachew ’24 wasn’t yet sure of her major when embarking on her PLU journey. Four years later, thanks to PLU’s individualized major pathway, she is the university’s first graduate with a major in innovation studies . Innovation Studies at PLU Courses…

    applies her skills of spotting problems and finding solutions. She gives students feedback on how to improve their resumes and problem-solves how to play nicely with the tech-based screening systems businesses use to filter resumes. “I love doing this type of work,” she says. After graduation, Ambachew seeks job opportunities in marketing analysis, project management, and learning experience design, applying what she’s learned from the business and technology worlds. Technology still appeals, she says

  • Assessment is effective when it recognizes and accounts for the complexity of the teaching and learning process. Learning is multidimensional, and assessment should be as well.

    . Faculty play a critical role in the assessment process, and faculty benefit when they have the support of representatives across the campus community for the assessment process itself and for the time that it takes to do assessment well. Under the best of circumstances, assessment is collaborative, with a wide aim to understand the multiple components involved in student learning including libraries, technology centers and writing labs, to name a few. Jan Lewis, PhD, Associate Provost for

  • About: We’re an early stage startup company developing eco-friendly and bio-renewable surfactant chemicals for consumer products, such as laundry detergents and personal care products. Sironix has invented and developed a new surfactant molecule that will make our consumer products work better and benefit our environment.…

    . This is a part-time, hourly-pay position. Hours & start/end dates are flexible. Responsibilities:  Conduct performance testing on Sironix surfactants and develop new applications – Assist in designing, constructing, and troubleshooting new reactor systems for surfactants production – Write formal research reports, both internal and for publication – Prioritize and meet deadlines, while managing the multiple research projects – Assess and review new technology, academic research, and patents

  • by Dana Bodewes, Instructional Designer In the age of information overload, it can be challenging to filter through constant streams of information to find good ideas to take your teaching to the next level. However, that doesn’t mean we should stop looking or sharing ideas…

    faculty about teaching, learning, and technology. I often stumble upon great ideas that I would love to share with the PLU community. I know many of you also have ideas to share, so I have started a Twitter hashtag to facilitate this process. (Don’t know much about Twitter? Learn the basics here.) #PLUteaching is a place to share photos, videos, articles, blog posts, insights, and ideas with faculty teaching at our university. The hashtag can be used to highlight some the wonderful things going on in

  • by Layne Nordgren and Sean Horner  New in Sakai 2.9 In a previous blog post and a corresponding email sent to all PLU employees last month about the Sakai upgrade to version 2.9 on Fri., June 6, we had alluded to forthcoming details about the new…

    :00 PM – Library Instruction Center B, Library Basement We look forward to working with you in making the most of these new features in Sakai. If you have questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to email us at sakai@plu.edu. Read Previous Stop Motion for Sustainability – Behind the Scenes Read Next Recording an Album LATEST POSTS Major Sakai Upgrade in August March 1, 2022 Fall 2023 Technology Workshops February 3, 2022 Zoom for Staff Accounts Update August 31, 2020 Licensed Zoom Accounts Now

  • Chair of Mathematics | Department of Mathematics | simicmka@plu.edu | 253-535-7034 | Ksenija Simić-Muller received her undergraduate degree in Theoretical Mathematics at the University of Belgrade in Serbia (former Yugoslavia), and her masters and doctoral degrees from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh.

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