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  • Associate Professor | Department of Computer Science | caora@plu.edu | 253-535-7409 | My research interest is mainly focused on developing and applying machine learning and data mining techniques to solve biomedical problems, such as human genome data analysis and protein structure predictions.

    structure predictions. In addition, I am interested in promoting early engagement of undergraduate students (especially for women and underrepresented students) in machine learning, bioinformatics, and the data science field by interdisciplinary studies, and inspiring students to pursue advanced STEM education/research careers. Summer Research: AI That's Not So Science Fiction

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  • Associate Director of International Enrollment & Student Services | International Student Services | hjacobson@plu.edu | 253-535-7122

    international students. Oversees design and implementation of campus programs specific to the unique needs of international students. Advises international students on topics related to immigration, academic support, and their overall success at PLU.

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  • Clinical Instructor of Nursing | School of Nursing | kerschmk@plu.edu | I began my nursing career in Critical Care and have a passion for nurturing critically ill patients/families at their most vulnerable times.

    the hospital system, and have specialized in coordinating residency programs and quality improvement initiative implementation. As a Pacific Lutheran University alum, PLU holds a special place in my heart and I am thrilled to be teaching in the nursing program!

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  • Assistant Dean | School of Education | larsenmj@plu.edu | 253-535-8456 | Mary Jo earned both her B.A.

    includes working for the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction in Olympia and working for various teacher education programs. She earned her Ph.D. in Education from Seattle Pacific University in 2015. Mary Jo currently serves as President of the Washington Association for Colleges of Teacher Education.

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  • Associate Dean, School of Education & Associate Professor of Education | School of Education | weissjm@plu.edu | 253-535-7282 | Dr.

    . Weiss has recently given presentations focused on using an evidence-based assessment of competence in pre-service teacher education programs at the American Educational Research Association and the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education.

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  • Community Director for Tingelstad Hall | Residential Life | marie.tucker@plu.edu | 253.535.8349 | Marie began at PLU in 2022.

    attended the University of Central Florida for both her bachelors and masters degrees. While completing her graduate studies, Marie gained experience working in housing and residence life, student conduct, student activities, and first year experience programs. Marie loves the outdoors, playing board games, and spending time with her loved ones.

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  • Program Manager for Partnerships and Professional Development | School of Education | apc@plu.edu | Angenette originally came to PLU in 2018 as the Parkland Education Initiative Coordinator while serving as an AmeriCorps VISTA at the Center for Community Engagement and Service.

    Angenette originally came to PLU in 2018 as the Parkland Education Initiative Coordinator while serving as an AmeriCorps VISTA at the Center for Community Engagement and Service. In 2019, she joined the Center for Professional Continuing Education as a Program Coordinator in the Center for Continued Nursing Learning, and then transitioned while still in GPCE to Program Manager, working on programs such as Summer Sessions, IPP, and several professional development offerings through Continuing Education

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  • Associate Professor of Flute and Music Theory | Music | rhynejl@plu.edu | 253-535-7058 | Jennifer Rhyne is Associate Professor of Flute and Music Theory at Pacific Lutheran University.

    Brook University. She plays Second Flute with Symphony Tacoma, Principal Flute with Vashon Opera, and appears regularly with groups including NW Sinfonietta, Olympia Symphony, Lyric Opera NW, and on programs such as the Icicle Creek Concert Series, the Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival, and the Second City Chamber Music Series. Dr. Rhyne has been a lecturer and clinician across the US and abroad. Her article “Discovering Muczynski’s Unknown Gem” was published in 2019 in The Flutist Quarterly. She

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  • Associate Professor | School of Business | kha@plu.edu | 253-535-7305 | Dr.

    Emphasis or Expertise Marketing Finance Interface Marketing Analytics Customer Relationship Management Selected Publications Selected Publications and Presentations Professional Memberships/Organizations American Marketing Association Biography Dr. Kyoungnam Catherine Ha earned a Ph.D. in Marketing, University of Washington. She is Assistant Professor of Marketing and teaches undergraduate, graduate, and executive MBA programs. Her research focuses on two primary areas (1) marketing-finance interface

  • Professor of Music - Violin; Coordinator of String Studies | Music | svend.ronning@plu.edu | 253-535-7605 | Violinist Svend Rønning enjoys a varied career as an artistic director, chamber musician, concertmaster, educator, and soloist.

    Conservatory, and the University of Virginia. One of the most active performers in the Puget Sound, Dr. Rønning serves as Concertmaster of Symphony Tacoma, as well as performing frequently as soloist, recitalist, chamber musician and recording artist. He is also Artistic Director of the Second City Chamber Series, Tacoma’s award winning producer of chamber music concerts and chamber music educational programs. Additional activities have included period instrument performance with the Puget Sound Consort

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