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: Anthropological Inquiry Historic and thematic study of the theoretical foundations of anthropology: research methods; how theory and methods are used to establish anthropological knowledge. Required of majors in their junior or senior year. Prerequisite: at least two 300-level anthropology courses or consent of instructor. (4) ANTH 487 : Special Topics in Anthropology To provide undergraduate students with new, one-time, and developing courses not yet available in the regular curriculum. The title will be

Lynwood W. Swanson Scientific Research Award Lecture - May 6, 2021 at 7pm Building Better Batteries: Designing Polymers for Improved Safety and Performance of Solid-state Lithium-based BatteriesLithium-based batteries are increasingly important to many areas of society due to their broad use in devices from electronics to automobiles as well as their potential to store energy from renewable energy sources. Improved safety and performance of these batteries are vital as their use continues to

Prisoner’s Dilemma, and provide additional critiques and benefits of that equilibrium. Then, an example of a medical decision being approached from a game theory perspective will be explored while also considering implications of the previous games. 2:00 – 2:30pm Break 2:30pm – Applications of Euler’s Theorem to the RSA Cryptosystem Nick Tiedeman The necessity for secure communication has existed for thousands of years, but methods have rapidly changed during the last 50 years. The Rivest, Shamir, and

process of manufacturing. However, they are not without their limitations. Perovskites are hindered from reaching their full potential by issues of stability, as they degrade in the presence of  heat, UV light, and moisture. Over the last decade, research has been conducted to try to mitigate those problems and open the door for future advancements. Highlighted in this review are a few methods that have shown promise in diminishing the decomposition of the perovskite crystal. These include the

using Natural Products in Antibiotic Resistance Raven Lirio, Senior Capstone Seminar The antibiotic resistance crisis is a priority in medical research due to the rapid growth of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria. Previous research has primarily focused on the extraction of natural products in nature as a means of combating evolving bacteria, but a number of different techniques and strategies are being explored. Methods like semisynthesis and natural product antibiotic combinations are more

Overview Hypothesis is a social annotation tool that can be used to facilitate online class discussions and group work, annotate lectures and syllabi, share and organize research, take notes, and more. Hypothesis is integrated into PLU’s Sakai Learning Management System. Students and instructors can annotate webpages or PDFs with comments, formulas, highlights, and tags without leaving Sakai. It can be used for entire classes, breakout groups, and individual users. The Hypothesis tool is

Information Literacy Outcomes Critique and evaluate information to contribute to the construction of knowledge and make it stronger. (Aligned to Integrative Learning Outcomes: Critical Reflection, Valuing, Expression) Apply research methods and strategies that are appropriate for the need, context, and type of inquiry. (Aligned to Integrative Learning Outcomes: Critical Reflection, Valuing) Determine attributes of authoritative information for different needs, with the understanding that

Psychology Research Conference held every term. Psychology (PSYC) - Undergraduate Courses PSYC 101 : Introduction to Psychology - ES An introduction to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Topics include learning, memory, perception, thinking, development, emotion, personality, mental illness, and social behavior. (4) PSYC 148 : Minds, Brains, and Computer: Introduction to Cognitive Science An introduction to the interdisciplinary study of the mind. Students will explore how the mind