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  • Sarah Davis began her PLU journey with the idea that medicine and health care would be the ultimate goal, but then a couple of classes focused on plant development and global agriculture grew a new passion. “I have a family history of agriculture, my grandfather…

    project? My capstone project was very much inspired by my passion for plant science, food security and agriculture. I completed my capstone project last spring, where I wrote a literature review focusing on genetic engineering mechanisms to combat environmental stressors — such as flooding and drought — in important agricultural crops … food security is being threatened by the severe weather patterns as a result of climate change. One potential solution to the severe crop losses, loss of food security

  • Following Dr. Pauline Shanks Kaurin’s recent publication in Newsweek, PLU’s Philosophy Department Chair sat down with me to discuss her article’s reception, the role of Twitter in philosophical discourse, and how philosophers of the modern day relate to the public. The article, originally published by…

    relate to the public. The article, originally published by Just Security under the title “Just Another Mattis Pep Talk?: How ‘Hold the Line’ speaks to civilian and military audiences,” was picked up by Newsweek in late August, and republished under the title “After Mattis’ Remarks to U.S. Troops, Is A Military Coup In The Cards?”View Dr. Shanks Kaurin's Newsweek articleAs a military ethicist, Dr. Shanks Kaurin uses Twitter to engage in philosophical discourse with her audience of 2,680 followers. Dr

  • PLU’s Division of Student Life announced that José Curiel Morelos will serve as the next director of Campus Safety. Curiel Morelos currently serves in the same role at Lewis & Clark College and previously served as the assistant director for Linfield University’s Public Safety Department.…

    of security and community building experience, including 10 on college campuses, to his new role at PLU,” said PLU Vice President for Student Life Joanna Royce-Davis. “He has an established track record of partnering with students, staff and faculty members; building collaborative relationships with off-campus partners and neighbors; and leading a campus safety department that emphasizes care for the community.”An unarmed and unsworn department, PLU’s Department of Campus Safety provides 24/7/365

  • By Sean Horner YouTube video players and audio players can now be embedded in any instance of Sakai’s rich-text editor ( CKEditor ) while avoiding the use of the Adobe Flash Player. The CKEditor is embedded within many Sakai tools including Forums, Mailtool, Assignments, Lessons,…

    do I embed a YouTube video in a text box? How do I embed an audio player in a text box?   Why avoid Adobe Flash? Content relying on Adobe Flash cannot be displayed to users of iPads and iPhones. Furthermore, Flash is a decaying web technology with many security vulnerabilities, severe enough for Chrome and Firefox to begin blocking Flash content by default. We recommend that instructors using content that depends on Adobe Flash begin to find alternatives. If you’re not sure if you have Flash

  • The U.S. Department of State is excited to host its second virtual STEM Diversity Career Fair on Thursday, November 17, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time.  This year’s event will again focus on STEM careers in the Foreign and Civil Service as…

    , electronic and electromechanical technicians, law enforcement and security technology professionals, cybersecurity professionals, data scientists as well as those interested in STEM-related policy issues such as climate change, emerging technologies, global health, and the supply chain among others at home and abroad! During our virtual career fair, you will have the opportunity to engage with Foreign Service and Civil Service professionals across a broad range of STEM fields.  Learn how your STEM

  • The U.S. Department of State is excited to host its second virtual STEM Diversity Career Fair on Thursday, November 17, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time.  This year’s event will again focus on STEM careers in the Foreign and Civil Service as…

    and electromechanical technicians, law enforcement and security technology professionals, cybersecurity professionals, data scientists as well as those interested in STEM-related policy issues such as climate change, emerging technologies, global health, and the supply chain among others at home and abroad! During our virtual career fair, you will have the opportunity to engage with Foreign Service and Civil Service professionals across a broad range of STEM fields.  Learn how your STEM background

  • Computational science is interdisciplinary by nature, using algorithms, mathematics and computers to analyze and solve scientific and engineering problems. The DOE CSGF’s unique  program of study  helps nurture this crosscutting foundation. The result: scientists who may reside in science, mathematics, engineering or computer science departments…

    Dept of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship Posted by: nicolacs / October 30, 2024 October 30, 2024 Computational science is interdisciplinary by nature, using algorithms, mathematics and computers to analyze and solve scientific and engineering problems. The DOE CSGF’s unique program of study helps nurture this crosscutting foundation. The result: scientists who may reside in science, mathematics, engineering or computer science departments but share an interest in research using

  • Computational science is interdisciplinary by nature, using algorithms, mathematics and computers to analyze and solve scientific and engineering problems. The DOE CSGF’s unique  program of study  helps nurture this crosscutting foundation. The result: scientists who may reside in science, mathematics, engineering or computer science departments…

    Dept of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship Posted by: nicolacs / October 30, 2024 October 30, 2024 Computational science is interdisciplinary by nature, using algorithms, mathematics and computers to analyze and solve scientific and engineering problems. The DOE CSGF’s unique program of study helps nurture this crosscutting foundation. The result: scientists who may reside in science, mathematics, engineering or computer science departments but share an interest in research using

  • PLU officials recently announced the launch of a new data science major, which will commence this fall semester. This strategic addition responds to the escalating interest among undergraduates in coursework dedicated to data science and analytics. The highly collaborative  mathematics  and  computer science  departments will…

    the escalating interest among undergraduates in coursework dedicated to data science and analytics.The highly collaborative mathematics and computer science departments will jointly administer the new major. Beyond physical proximity, these two departments share a profound connection that exemplifies interdisciplinary collaboration that prepares students for the challenges of tomorrow by offering them a comprehensive understanding of how mathematical theories and computational methods intersect to

  • If you search for the CV of Assistant Professor of Computer Science Renzhi Cao, Ph.D., you’ll find a list of published research papers longer than Foss Field. He says it’s a great feeling when a new piece of research is published. But what he finds…

    Renzhi Cao innovates in the classroom Posted by: Marcom Web Team / June 5, 2022 June 5, 2022 By Lisa Patterson ’98ResoLute ContributorIf you search for the CV of Assistant Professor of Computer Science Renzhi Cao, Ph.D., you’ll find a list of published research papers longer than Foss Field. He says it’s a great feeling when a new piece of research is published. But what he finds most rewarding is bringing his students alongside and sharing with them the value of hard work, hands-on learning