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Dr. Vandana Shiva https://www.plu.edu/hope/speakers/dr-vandana-shiva/

Foundation for Science, Technology and Ecology in Dehra Dun – dedicated to high quality and independent research to address the most significant ecological and social issues of our times, working in close partnership with local communities and social movements. In 1991 she founded Navdanya, a national movement to protect the diversity and integrity of living resources – especially native seed – and to promote organic farming and fair trade. For last two decades, Navdanya has worked with local communities

Student Life https://www.plu.edu/links/student-life/

operated by Pacific Lutheran University and our thoughtful, professional staff is committed to serving the PLU Community. Meal Plans Learn about meal plan options, how to download the GET app and who to contact for any questions about meal plans at PLU. back to top Health & Safety Show more information about these links Health Center The mission of the Health Center is to provide quality health and wellness care to all PLU students, in a safe, confidential and supportive environment, and tailored to

Benefits of Choosing a Teaching Career https://www.plu.edu/mae-teaching/news/benefits-of-a-teaching-career/

teaching, like a skill for writing or a skill for critical thinking, never loses value. School systems will always need high-quality, passionate teachers. According to Department of Education data, in 2011, 48% of the teaching population had more than 10 years of experience. More recent data from 2017 suggest that the “average teacher” has 14 years of working experience.Work for diversity and positive social changeCompassion, empathy, communication, and respect are life skills that are learned early on

What is the Demand for STEM Teachers? https://www.plu.edu/mae-teaching/news/demand-for-stem-teachers/

nearly twice as fast as the job growth for other occupations. The UNESCO Institute for Statistics estimated that by 2030 the world would need 69 million new teachers to provide quality universal primary and secondary education. And while individual states report the need for different kinds of specialized teachers, nearly every single state asserts the need for STEM teachers who can prepare the next generation of mathematicians, engineers, scientists, and technological professionals. In short, if

5 Reasons to Pursue a Master’s in Kinesiology https://www.plu.edu/master-of-science-kinesiology/5-reasons-to-pursue-a-masters-in-kinesiology/

disease prevention. Equipped with a graduate kinesiology degree, you will build a career with meaning. Careers in kinesiology-related fields are oriented toward evidence-based service of others, and professionals in these fields get to build a life helping others overcome critical physical and mental challenges as well as accomplish significant movement-related goals. Promoting healthy activity and movement can change an individual’s quality of life for the better, bringing them greater joy, comfort

Ann Auman, Ph.D. https://www.plu.edu/mesa/staff/ann-auman-phd/

, informed by her 20+ years of undergraduate teaching experience, Dr. Auman has also written a variety of high-quality, peer-reviewed biology educational materials for students and educators, including being a significant contributor to the freely available online Microbiology textbook published by OpenStax, written in collaboration with the American Society for Microbiology. Recently, Dr. Auman has been added as a coauthor to the upcoming 11th edition of Nester’s Microbiology: A Human Perspective

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Microbial Ecology

Current Student Resources https://www.plu.edu/military-affiliated-students/current-student-resources/

an independent, 501 non-profit, professional military and aerospace education association that promotes American aerospace power. American Lake VA With a reputation for excellence, innovation and extraordinary care of our Nation’s heroes, VA Puget Sound strives to lead the nation in terms of quality, efficiency and public service through its proven record of innovation and extraordinary care of Veterans. Association of the United States Army AUSA is the U.S. Army’s professional association, the

3 Reasons to Choose PLU’s Marketing Analytics Degree https://www.plu.edu/msma/blog/3-reasons-to-choose-plus-master-of-science-in-marketing-analytics/

vetted and has met a rigorous set of standards for quality business education. This accreditation is hard to come by and assures you that you are getting a degree that can offer you a great return on your investment of time and money.2. The program is fully online or hybrid formatThe Master of Science in Marketing Analytics (MSMA) at PLU offers flexibility so students can fit their education into their already busy lives while opening the doors to the fastest-growing profession in the global digital

Facilities https://www.plu.edu/natural-sciences/facilities/

and analysis. The W.M. Keck Foundation is best known for supporting the construction of much larger professional research telescopes at remote locations such as the twin 10-meter Keck 1 and Keck 2 telescopes currently operating on the peak of Mauna Kea in Hawaii and which rank among the largest ground-based telescopes in the world. Their support of the PLU observatory has contributed significantly to the quality of astronomy education at PLU and to the university’s public outreach efforts.

Ann Auman https://www.plu.edu/natural-sciences/staff/ann-auman/

this project. In recent years, informed by her 20+ years of undergraduate teaching experience, Dr. Auman has also written a variety of high-quality, peer-reviewed biology educational materials for students and educators, including being a significant contributor to the freely available online Microbiology textbook published by OpenStax, written in collaboration with the American Society for Microbiology. Recently, Dr. Auman has been added as a coauthor to the upcoming 11th edition of Nester’s