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Funding for CS-STEM ProgramThe Culturally Sustaining – STEM Teaching Program is funded by the National Science Foundation’s Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program. Faculty at PLU obtained funding to provide forgivable loans for teacher candidates and for mentoring support and for the development of an induction program. This work was initiated when Drs. Simic Muller, Gardiner, and Seidel were awarded a Capacity Building Noyce Grant (Award Number 1758506), titled, “Building Capacity to Prepare

Click the Image Below to Visit our Newsletter in Full Intersectional Environmentalism and Environmental Justice:  If you’re interested in reading up on the intersections of environmental justice and anti-racism, we invite you to draw on the wealth of resources our faculty put together here 20-21 Student Projects Showcase Below we proudly showcase examples of the work that the teachers and students of our Program developed this academic year.  ENVT/RELI 239: Environment and Culture | Dr. Sarah

Faculty Learning Communities What are faculty learning communities (FLCs)? Faculty Learning Communities (FLCs) are collaborative groups of educators who come together to enhance their teaching practices and foster professional growth. In these vibrant communities, members engage in shared inquiry, explore innovative pedagogical strategies, and support one another in their quest for excellence. By focusing on common interests and goals, FLCs create a space for meaningful dialogue and collective

ResidencyEach summer, the faculty and participants of The Rainier Writing Workshop gather on the beautiful PLU campus for the intensive summer residency.  The residency consists of lectures, workshops, classes, readings, and other immersive activities.  Each day is full, with activities from 8AM until 8PM.  The morning workshops are facilitated by core and guest faculty; the workshops are mandatory for all participants.  During the first half of the residency, each participant takes part in a

Research at PLUResearch experience at PLU begins with participation in research studies as a requirement for successful completion of our introductory and social psychology courses. Further explanation of these requirements are outlined below.   Our students regularly present their research at professional meetings, such as the Western Psychological Association and the Washington State Psychological Association.  In addition, students are involved in faculty research projects in both the