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  • Ryan Shane https://www.plu.edu/clover-creek-watershed/digital-postcards/ryan-shane/

    Photo by Dr. Rose McKenney Dear Pierce County, Over the last semester in my Environmental Studies 350 course at PLU, I began to truly appreciate the importance and impact of community. In a time of social distancing and virtual classes, the class’ rare physical sessions were a literal and metaphorical breath of fresh air. As we conducted our data collections at the Parkland Prairie, I could not stop thinking about the negative impact that our communities have had on other communities, both

  • NSF REU at University of Southern Mississippi https://www.plu.edu/chemistry/news/2019/02/13/nsf-reu-at-university-of-southern-mississippi/

    span the complex, interdisciplinary facets of materials sustainability, including polymer synthesis from renewable sources, materials with enhanced properties and lifetime, materials to improve utilization of natural resources, reduced energy polymer processes, and biodegradable materials, while gaining the tools to assess the environmental impact of new material development.  In addition to their research project, REU participants will participate in short courses in polymer fundamentals, ethics

  • Departments https://www.plu.edu/natural-sciences/departments/

    . Environmental Studies Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on the relationships between humans and the environment. Mathematics At PLU, we will teach you the classical mathematical tools that you need to begin to understand more recent developments and modern applications. Physics The Department of Physics offers bachelor of science and bachelor of arts degrees in physics, a bachelor of science degree in applied physics, and a bachelor of arts in education degree for secondary

  • Modern space https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2008/08/11/modern-space/

    long overdue for technological upgrades. The new modern broadcast center will include state-of-the-art facilities, environmentally stable storage for classic records, and improved workspace for employees. It also keeps with PLU’s sustainable building practices, adhering to stringent environmental standards in the design and construction. It’s expected the new station will qualify for a gold rating under the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program

  • Spill Response https://www.plu.edu/occupational-health-safety-manual/bloodborne-pathogen-exposure-control-plan/spill-response/

    Departments having the responsibility of spill cleanup of blood or OPIM shall maintain supplies necessary to manage cleanup activities, including appropriate disinfectant, absorbent material, infectious waste bags, and personal protective equipment (PPE).  Only personnel who have received annual BBP training are authorized to handle this type of spill cleanup.  Environmental Services, Campus Safety, and the EH&S Manager are all qualified to handle this type of spill and should be contacted for

  • Articles Posted by https://www.plu.edu/chemistry/news/author/waldowda/

    Chem. Seminar: Joel Baker, Monday, March 14th Monday, March 14, 2016 12:30 P.M. – 1:35 P.M. Morken 103 THIS JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT EASIER… ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY DURING A MASS SPECTROMETRY REVOLUTION Joel E. Baker Port of Tacoma Chair of Environmental Science, University of Washington, Tacoma Science Director, Center for Urban March 11, 2016

  • PLU interns combat climate change one tree at a time https://www.plu.edu/natural-sciences/news/plu-interns-combat-climate-change-one-tree-at-a-time/

    summer months and improving the livelihoods of those who live in urban areas.The team consisting of Dalen Todorov ’23, Elijah Paez ’24, Autumn Johansen ’23, and Zoee Kooser ’22 began distributing trees near the Tacoma Mall before moving into the Parkland area. “The reason that it is so important to focus on areas like Parkland is that there are significant disparities in tree canopy cover when it comes to race and income demographics,” environmental studies major Paez said. “Poor health is correlated

  • 2020’s https://www.plu.edu/clover-creek-watershed/timeline/2020s/

    PLU still offers Environment 350 to Environmental Studies students. Throughout the course, students and faculty spend the semester researching different sites in the watershed through multiple disciplines: Ecology, Chemistry, Geology, English, Indigenous Studies, and more.

  • PLU senior and triple major Allison Sheflo discusses her PLU experience https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/plu-senior-and-triple-major-allison-sheflo-discusses-her-plu-experience/

    PLU senior and triple major Allison Sheflo discusses her PLU experience Posted by: shortea / May 11, 2023 May 11, 2023 By Lisa PattersonPLU Marketing & Communications Guest Writer Senior Allison Sheflo will graduate this spring with a triple major in geosciences, environmental studies and religion and a minor in mathematics. She forged her own trail at PLU, welcoming the adventures that piqued her curiosity and let that lead her way. “It’s definitely not the course I thought I would take

  • Endowments / Scholarships https://www.plu.edu/chemistry/endowments-scholarships/

    Endowment for Faculty/Student Science ResearchDr. Fred L. Tobiason Endowment for Faculty/Student Science ResearchEstablished by Chuck and Ann Laubach in honor of Professor Fred L. Tobiason, these funds are included in support provided through the Division of Natural Sciences Undergraduate Research Program.  Though retired, Professor Tobiason continues to be involved with the Chemistry Department and PLU in a variety of ways. The Fred L. and Dorothy A. Tobiason Endowment for Faculty/Student Environmental