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associate professor of chemistry, intended the general education summer term course to appeal to students without a declared science major as a way to gain a lab experience and learn about her discipline through a fun, non-intimidating lens. “I was trying to think of how to do some sort of Gen-Ed course,” Munro said. “It was Thanksgiving, and I watched a lot of Great British Baking shows, and I was like, ‘Oh, we can do these as labs!’” But what’s the connection between food and chemistry, you might ask
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In their own words: Kinesiology students at PLU Posted by: mhines / July 20, 2023 July 20, 2023 We asked students Megan B. ‘23 and Peyton S. ‘23 to share their thoughts on what it’s like to be a kinesiology major at PLU. Here’s what they had to say. Wondering what kinesiology includes? Overall, it’s the study of human movement and the science behind physical activity. At PLU, our kinesiology major includes concentrations in exercise science, pre-physical therapy, and health & fitness education
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medical schools. Supplemental Basic Science Refresher: This coursework will focus on helping RISE Summer Academy students be better prepared to enter medical school. The coursework will be taught by College of Medicine faculty. Cultural Engagement and Community Building: This will include learning, activities, and gatherings with the WSU Health Sciences Spokane Native American Health Sciences Office and AIAN clinical faculty. Medical Student Mentors: RISE Summer Academy students will have access to
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school application acceptance rates were part of what drew Jackie to the Northwest, and lately, graduate study in public health is looking like an ideal way to harness her diverse skill set and passion for tackling tough questions. Read Previous Communications and psychology double major Alex Reed ’23 explored film and storytelling at PLU Read Next Dylan Ruggeri ’23 and Kenzie Knapp ’24 discuss their climate science musical LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their
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affords.” Moving Math ForwardThe National Science Foundation recently awarded Associate Professor of Mathematics Ksenija Simic-Muller — in collaboration with professors from the University of North Carolina and University of Houston — a $299,993 grant under the Robert Noyce Scholarship Program. Simic- Muller and her colleagues across the country will complete a project titled “Supporting the Development of Mathematics Preservice Teachers’ Critical Consciousness through Statistical Investigations of
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was a keynote speaker Friday at PLU’s Natural Science Academic Festival, which ran through May 7. Before his address Friday evening, Fischer chatted informally over pizza with about 25 biology and chemistry majors who got a chance to ask Fischer everything from why he got into science (his father) to if he had any regrets about his career choice (no, he doesn’t. He considers his work just plain fun.) “The most interesting things happen when an experiment doesn’t work out they way you predicted it
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Applications Open for Paid Sustainability Fellowships at PLU Posted by: Sandy Dunham / February 25, 2015 Image: Amy Scott ’15 is a Political Science major and a 2014-15 Sustainability Fellow who’s working on a mapping project that includes sustainability devices on campuses and in the Parkland community. (Photo: John Struzenberg ’16) Scott is identifying sustainability points in the Parkland area, which include community gardens and fitness and educational opportunities, and hopes to plug their
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2015; he’ll serve as president-elect in 2015-16, president during 2016-17 and past president from 2017-18.Grahe is a passionate advocate for undergraduate participation in crowd-sourcing science opportunities and a supporter of open science. He currently serves as a councilor in the Psychology Division of the Council for Undergraduate Research, is the managing executive editor for The Journal of Social Psychology and has been the Psi Chi Western Regional Vice President since 2011. “This is an
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I wasn’t ready for my senior year of high school to be my last year swimming. When I learned I could achieve my Bachelor of Science in Nursing and swim at a collegiate level by attending PLU, it solidified my decision to swim as a college student.Why did you choose nursing at PLU? I chose nursing at PLU because I was conditionally accepted. This seemed like a great opportunity to ensure I could complete my degree in four years. I also loved the atmosphere of a smaller school and I knew I could
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with other students. Currently, support for this program comes from the National Science Foundation (NSF Grant # CHE-1460720). The 10 week summer program lasts from May 28-July 30 and includes a $450/week stipend with a $500 travel allowance, on-campus housing, and a meal allowance. This information and an on-line application form can also be found on the web at: http://www.chem.indiana.edu/reu/ The deadline for applications is January 15, 2016. Any questions can be sent to: REU Program Director
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