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PLU is the small, private university in Tacoma, Washington where everyone shares a bold commitment to expanding well-being, opportunity, and justice.
. They’re engaged citizens who strive to serve the common good, and who are local, regional and global leaders in fields like health care, technology, the performing arts, and education." Allan Belton, President Pacific Lutheran University "One of the main reasons I chose to attend PLU was because I can participate in both the arts and the natural sciences, and I am incredibly grateful to be able to sing in Choir of the West, major in physics, and work different jobs, too!" Ryan S. WHAT'S CAMPUS LIKE
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PLU is the small, private university in Tacoma, Washington where everyone shares a bold commitment to expanding well-being, opportunity, and justice.
complexity with open minds and caring hearts. They’re engaged citizens who strive to serve the common good, and who are local, regional and global leaders in fields like health care, technology, the performing arts, and education." Allan Belton, President Pacific Lutheran University "One of the main reasons I chose to attend PLU was because I can participate in both the arts and the natural sciences, and I am incredibly grateful to be able to sing in Choir of the West, major in physics, and work
Office of Admission253-536-5136Pacific Lutheran University 12180 Park Ave S Tacoma, WA 98447-0003 -
Ash Bechtel has always wanted to be in healthcare, but she wasn’t sure which direction to take — nursing or medical school. So, Ash counseled with family and academic advisors before deciding to pursue a biology major that would lead her to becoming a doctor.…
with family and academic advisors before deciding to pursue a biology major that would lead her to becoming a doctor. For Ash, this felt like the right fit. “I’ve always been attracted to the sciences – especially those that have to do with the human body,” she says. Because Pacific Lutheran University expands learning beyond concentrations, Ash enrolled in biology classes she normally wouldn’t take. She enrolled in Land Management and Conservation Biology, which she says broadened her view. “It
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Stuart Gavidia is a first generation Latino student and spent most of his life in Lakewood and then Spanaway, about 10 minutes from PLU, and he knew he wanted to come here for college, so he could remain close to his family. From an early…
technology. He opened up that pathway to me.” Gavidia also was part of the College of Natural Sciences Mentoring Program. “Everyone should use that program. Those alumni are super motivated, and they answer any questions you have. It could be related to your major or not, and you can just have good conversations with them.” Amazon has already offered him a software engineering position. Eventually, he wants to start his own software company after gaining more experience in the field. Read Previous Ash
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Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies | Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies | dowland@plu.edu | 253-535-8125 | Seth Dowland teaches courses in PLU’s International Honors, First-Year Experience, Religion, and Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies programs.
Research Fellowship, Duke University Graduate School (2006) Mellon Dissertation fellow, Franklin Humanities Institute, Duke University (2005-06) Preparing Future Faculty fellow, Duke University/Elon University (2005-06) Duke University Graduate Fellowship (2001-2006) Phi Beta Kappa (2001) College of Arts & Sciences Fellowship for Undergraduate Research, University of Virginia (2000) Professional Memberships/Organizations American Academy of Religion American Society of Church History Biography Seth
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Director of IHON | International Honors | dowland@plu.edu | 253-535-8125 | Seth Dowland teaches courses in PLU’s International Honors, First-Year Experience, Religion, and Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies programs.
fellow, Franklin Humanities Institute, Duke University (2005-06) Preparing Future Faculty fellow, Duke University/Elon University (2005-06) Duke University Graduate Fellowship (2001-2006) Phi Beta Kappa (2001) College of Arts & Sciences Fellowship for Undergraduate Research, University of Virginia (2000) Professional Memberships/Organizations American Academy of Religion American Society of Church History Biography Seth Dowland teaches courses in PLU’s International Honors, First-Year Experience
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Director, IHON | Interdisciplinary Programs | dowland@plu.edu | 253-535-8125 | Seth Dowland teaches courses in PLU’s International Honors, First-Year Experience, Religion, and Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies programs.
Graduate School (2006) Mellon Dissertation fellow, Franklin Humanities Institute, Duke University (2005-06) Preparing Future Faculty fellow, Duke University/Elon University (2005-06) Duke University Graduate Fellowship (2001-2006) Phi Beta Kappa (2001) College of Arts & Sciences Fellowship for Undergraduate Research, University of Virginia (2000) Professional Memberships/Organizations American Academy of Religion American Society of Church History Biography Seth Dowland teaches courses in PLU’s
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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…
, innovations in technology and statistical analysis help research psychologists run their calculations using programs like SPSS Statistics. These computing innovations have increased researchers’ capabilities and given them opportunities for more advanced analysis through a much simpler process. Innovation is not just technology, of course, and in Psychology many areas of the discipline are undergoing rapid change. In fact, Psychology is relatively new in comparison to other sciences such as biology, and
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Katrina is an associate professor in the physics department, where she enjoys teaching a range of courses.
Katrina Hay, PhDDivision of Natural Sciences, Department of PhysicsLightboard for Instructional Videos Dr. Katrina Hay (PLU Photo/Katie Martell) Katrina is an associate professor in the physics department, where she enjoys teaching a range of courses. Her research interests include fluid dynamics, observational astronomy and physics education research. At PLU, she has mentored undergraduate interns in fluid physics phenomenology and she is looking forward to working with students on
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Stuart Gavidia is a first generation Latino student and spent most of his life in Lakewood and then Spanaway, about 10 minutes from PLU, and he knew he wanted to come here for college, so he could remain close to his family. He also knew…
science and technology. He opened up that pathway to me.” Gavidia also was part of the College of Natural Sciences Mentoring Program. “Everyone should use that program. Those alumni are super motivated, and they answer any questions you have. It could be related to your major, or not, and you can just have good conversations with them.” Amazon has already offered him a software engineering position. Eventually, he wants to start his own software company after gaining more experience in the field. Read
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