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Dr. Maria Chávez American Political Science Association Member of the Month Founded in 1903, the American Political Science Association is the leading professional organization for the study of political science and serves more than 12,000 members in more than 80 countries. With a range of…
, I wanted to understand how systems of power and oppression impact people of color, especially Latinos. As a political scientist, I believe it is important to conduct research and teach about the political, civic, and professional experiences of Latinos, the largest ethno-racial group in the U.S. WHY DID YOU JOIN APSA AND WHY DO YOU CONTINUE TO STAY INVOLVED?Initially, it was a way to connect with other Latino academics. These connections have sustained me during challenging times. I remain
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Poster 1 Poster 2 Poster 3 Poster 4 [Exhibit has closed.] Mortvedt Library is hosting a new popup exhibition from the National Archives , Rightfully Hers, “commemorating the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19 th Amendment. Rightfully Hers explores the history of the…
Amendment, and its impact today. Despite decades of marches, petitions, and public debate to enshrine a woman’s right to vote in the constitution, the 19th Amendment – while an enormous milestone – did not grant voting rights for all” (source: National Archives press release for Rightfully Hers). Click the links above to see large images of the posters on exhibit in the library lobby. The right to vote has been denied to people based not only on gender and race, but based on other qualification
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Psychology is a mix of scientific exploration, practical skills, and personal growth. Whether you’re fascinated by human behavior, eager to make a difference, or seeking a career that opens doors, a psychology major is an ultimate path to an epic academic journey and a future…
to go on to graduate school within the field of psychology. I am confident I will be prepared for graduate school because I’ve had the opportunity to get involved with research, become a teacher’s assistant, and engage in internships in the field I am interested in.” – Suzi S. ’24 Learn more about psychology at PLU. Read Previous Dylan Ruggeri ’23 and Kenzie Knapp ‘24 make a musical about climate change Read Next You Ask, We Answer: Do you offer full-ride scholarships? LATEST POSTS PLU Scores 4.5
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By Kate Hall ’17 It takes a village to face the Pacific Northwest’s top British Parliamentary debate teams, and PLU’s Speech and Debate team of ten novice and five open teams consistently led rounds at Linfield College’s 2016 Mahaffey Memorial tournament Nov. 19-20. PLU debaters…
. Two PLU teams and a mixed PLU-Northwest University advanced to semifinal elimination rounds. The team brought home one novice speaker awards, with Albert placing as seventh speaker. “I found it an interesting experience to interact with other debaters in our region, especially at such a trying time,” Brooke Wolfe ’17 said. “ I enjoyed having a productive means to argue about important issues, including the role of the US in the world and how that will change in the coming months.” Debaters faced
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When I ask our students what they did over summer break, I am consistently impressed by their motivation. This summer, Nellie Moran ’15, an Economics and French major, worked for the Democratic National Committee in Washington D.C., during which time she met President Barack Obama…
turnout. She plans on a career in public service and one day running for office. And you don’t have to be rubbing shoulders with those at the highest levels of politics to make key connections that will help you in your career. Simbarache Change ‘15, a Finance major, discovered this while working for Russell Investments in the derivatives section, while Biology major Rachael Nelson ‘15, landed a research internship due to Lutes who already worked at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Read more
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The NIEHS Scholars Connect Program (NSCP) is designed to provide a unique opportunity for highly motivated science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) focused undergraduate students to solidly connect with NIEHS and receive training in biomedical research. Students in NSCP have an opportunity for hands-on mentored…
: September 7, 2021–November 19, 2021 Part-time Spring Connection: January 3, 2022–April 15, 2022 Part-time Dates are subject to change. Learn more and apply today at: https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/NIH-NIEHS-ScholarsConnect-2021 Read Previous Northwest Medical Physics Center Read Next PeproTech Diversity Scholarship LATEST POSTS Dept of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship October 30, 2024 Allen Institute Summer Internship Program October 29, 2024 Summer Research – Army HBCU
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Are you a student looking for a professional opportunity to learn about homeland security related research to enhance your research interests and career goals? Do you want to learn from top scientists and subject matter experts in homeland security disciplines and areas of research? Do…
through summer 2021 are negotiated between participants, their assigned mentors/facilities, and ORISE. Factors such as class schedules, housing availability and facility schedules may be taken into consideration when determining appointment start and end dates. Interns will be assigned to research projects and/or other technical activities under the guidance of a mentor. Per week time commitment varies by location. HS-POWER participants are required to have health insurance coverage during the
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Sanford Research offers the Sanford Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) , which provides opportunities for undergraduate students interested in research careers to participate in research. This dynamic summer program allows you to apply your classroom knowledge by working in a laboratory under the supervision of…
, intracellular trafficking, cell proliferation and differentiation, organelle function and development. Pediatric Biomedical Research Program: This National Institutes of Health (NIH) R25-funded opportunity provides research experience in biomedical areas directly and broadly related to pediatric health and disease. Projects range from basic studies of underlying disease mechanisms to translational research aimed at developing novel disease therapies. Student Eligibility Any college student majoring in the
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MediaLab receives an Award of Merit from The Accolade Competition of Southern California and the Grand Prize in the documentary category in the National Broadcasting Society (NBS) Electronic Media Competition. MediaLab received two awards for its most recent documentary film, These Four Years. The documentary, which…
recognitions MediaLab has received during its 10-year existence, including an Emmy Award, five Emmy nominations, four NBS Grand Prizes, seven Accolades, and two Canada International Film Festival Rising Star Awards, just to name a few.About MediaLab at PLU:MediaLab is an award–winning, applied research and media production organization housed within the Center for Media Studies at Pacific Lutheran University’s School of Arts and Communication. MediaLab students work on projects across the media spectrum
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Funeral homes and PLU’s Diversity Center may seem like contrasting environments, but not for Lucas Kulhanek-Arenas, ‘14. His experience with a positive environment like the Diversity Center helped him succeed at his current job as a funeral director, where he works closely with grieving families.…
Center left such a positive impression on him that he knew he had to be a Lute. Throughout his student career, Lucas spent a lot of his time working on projects for the Diversity Center. He particularly remembers working on the Tunnel of Oppression, a program that led students through an exhibition where scenes of violence and discrimination against minorities were acted out to get people to understand the struggles people of those identities deal with. “You go through this dark space, and it can be
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