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prize either. Since the announcement, Hammerstrom has received interest from publishers and had inquiries about him contributing more work. “It kind of opens those doors,” he said. His dissertation examines late 19th and early 20th century China, and how Buddhist traditions and the exploration of science fit together to answer questions about “What should a modern society look like?” “Which is a really interesting period,” Hammerstrom said. “Science was happening, so it was important for the

September 7, 2012 Government scientist shares passion for empowering women and minorities By Katie Scaff ’13 The science world needs more women, particularly in academic and research institutions, said government scientist Debra Rolison. “They’re too white — and too male,” said Rolison. “There’s a statistical imbalance between women and men.” She argued for change in her field before students and professors at a seminar in Morken on PLU’s campus Friday afternoon. Scientist Debra Rolison spoke

May 3, 2013 PLU welcomed into CFA Institute University Recognition Program Pacific Lutheran University has become the latest university to be welcomed into the CFA Institute University Recognition Program. The Master of Science in Finance (MSF) has been acknowledged as incorporating at least 70 percent of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) and placing emphasis on the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice within the program. This program positions students well

retention rate.“Receiving this award just shows the quality of the cadets that we have here in our ROTC program,”said Nate Boling, an assistant professor of military science and Army veteran who earned his MBA from PLU in May. “I think it shows the hard work and dedication of our cadre, the ROTC professors of military science, and then our civilian staff that we have here to support us.” The prestigious award has come up frequently during surveys of why cadets chose PLU, but recruits are also drawn by

highest standards.PLU’s Master of Science in Marketing Analytics program to be offered exclusively onlineLearn More About PLU School of Business Programs PLU's Bachelor of Business (BBA) MajorSchool of Business Programs for Non Business MajorsEarn Your MBA at PLUMaster of Science in Marketing Analytics Read Previous Microsoft Philanthropies VP Justin Spelhaug to speak at PLU on March 10 Read Next Values-based innovation: Pacific Lutheran University rethinks tuition approach COMMENTS*Note: All comments

that’s why I went the natural sciences route,” she said. “But I changed my mind because I enjoyed the science part better than I thought I would.” Her passion for fact-finding led to a research job with Southern Illinois University through the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Summer Research, funded by the National Science Foundation. Her work included studying ammonia decomposition for the release of hydrogen. Her research was performed using computational chemistry, an area Ramirez

connections I know will last a lifetime,” reflected Simmonds.This outpouring of support serves as a testament to the profound impact that a PLU education can have, an effect that extends far beyond campus. Bjug Day of Giving gifts are an investment in scholarships, support champion athletics, assist in the facility renovations like those in the Rieke Science Center, provide student experiences, and fuel innovative research and academics. “Thank you for everything that you have contributed to us as

list of researchers, and PLU Chemistry alum Kyle Siemers ’20 is in the Baack Lab! She’s offered to have further conversation with any interested students, in medicine, the summer research program, or otherwise! Summer Program Tracks REU Site in Cellular and Molecular Biology: This National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded opportunity provides research experience in basic cellular and molecular biology. Students perform cutting-edge research in diverse areas, such as signal transduction

to Washington, and we’ve been here ever since. I attended Lakes High School and swam varsity. Once I became a junior, I did Running Start, so that knocked off two years of college, and I was able to transfer all of my credits over to PLU. I chose to attend PLU because I heard it has an outstanding nursing school and just excellent faculty for teaching science classes. When I was applying to colleges, I knew I wanted to be a biology major, so I looked for local schools with strong STEM programs