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top 10 percent have really pulled away from the rest of us.” And this pulling apart of the economic classes hasn’t been repeated in other developed countries, he noted. It’s an American phenomenon. Globalization and the rise of the economies in Southeast Asia hold some of the answer, he said. But not as much as you might think. Much of the change of socio-economic conditions can be traced to the money following those with the highest technical skills, Lindert said in a recent interview
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of preferred majors. OR Enrolled in a graduate degree program. See list of preferred majors. Minimum 3.2 GPA. Demonstrated analytical, leadership and problem-solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. A strong desire to learn, add value and make an impact in your community. A bias to action Preferred Experience Experience working and/or partnering with diverse communities Multicultural background experience 1st Generation College Students are encouraged to apply About the
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really attractive to prospective employers is not only their strong computing skills but also their broad Liberal Arts education that makes them good problem solvers and good communicators.” PLU’s computer science major prepares students to work in the technology industry as professional software developers, to continue their studies in graduate school, or to apply their computational skills to another field. With a degree in computer science, students might end up writing code for software
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submitted speaks to the dedication of their instructors, who have encouraged and guided their students to make compelling works of art.” The winning works were selected on the following criteria: a compelling narrative and vision, strength of concept and creativity, how the work engages the viewer, demonstration of technical skills and craftsmanship and overall presentation. “One must commit to a journey where you continue to learn, to build your skills and to refine your craft,” Chan said encouraging
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January 29, 2014 From PLU to Sochi: Professor Colleen Hacker teaches teams, individuals to possess a gold-medal attitude. By Barbara Clements, Content Development Director PLU Kinesiology Professor Colleen Hacker knows all the Olympics predictions, all the stats for the U.S. Women’s Hockey Team. World champs. Favored to win the gold in Sochi. The ones to beat. As she faces her fifth Olympics, and first Winter Olympics, Hacker, the mental-skills coach for the U.S. team, said she doesn’t think
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Jessica Crask ‘17 Posted by: juliannh / February 22, 2022 February 22, 2022 By Annika AmbergWhen Jessica Crask ‘17 found the Diversity Center, she found what made her a Lute. The Center provided a sense of home, friends, and fun, and through it, Jessica found relatability with non-traditional students, practical life skills, and a drive to make the world a better place.Due to financial challenges, college wasn’t originally the plan for Jessica. “College wasn’t really a conversation in my family
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scuba diving as part of his college career was an educational experience that broke the traditional college class mold. “As you grow up you have to look harder to find the things that fascinate you in the same way that they did when you were a child. I think scuba diving does that,” Olson said. Mike Adams of Tacoma Underwater Sports, Tacoma’s local dive shop, instructs classes for college students at both PLU and the University of Puget Sound, providing opportunities to enhance scuba skills and not
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Biology. In addition to the research activities, students receive training and opportunities in: Literature: search, read, and interpret journal articles related to their project Research skills – experimental design, statistical analysis, and data interpretation Instrumentation: hands-on training in the fundamentals, usage, and data interpretation Professional development, communication skills, ethical considerations and research integrity Career planning Professional networking Diversity in science
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understand is that physical skill is not enough,” Hacker said . “What we teach athletes is to bring mental toughness and the psychological demands of their sport under their control.” Hacker, who has been a mental skills coach for USA Hockey for the last year and a half, will be working the athletes this week on mental toughness skills, keeping confidence high, role clarity, and a variety of other things to help them handle the pressure of the competition. Read Previous Philosophy Lecture: ‘Ruined by
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Master’s Industrial Internship Program – UO Posted by: alemanem / February 5, 2019 February 5, 2019 The Master’s Industrial Internship Program priority application deadline is February 15th. What it is: This unique program combines intensive lab and course work with professional skills development to prepare you for a 9-month paid internship in industry. Historically, close to 98% of our students successfully complete internships and close to 90% of those receive regular offers at the end of
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