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Originally published in 1999 My lifelong commitment to the liberal arts took root in the fourth grade, when I met my classmate and dear life-long friend Sally. During that entire year, Sally rode her bike to my house, and after school, we both rode our…
of self, rather than a dreamed-of salary. In short, discovery of the authentic I inspires professional creativity, and compassionate, reflective citizenship.Creating an environment that promotes lifelong honing of the I is what liberal education is all about. As such, the undergraduate “liberal arts” skills that students learn, be they history, biology, a foreign language, or psychology, should in praxis be a mere framework through which an attentive teacher lays a path for students to discover
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Designed to help you delve deeper into your personal and PLU experiences, use the following journal prompts by copying and pasting the content into a Word document or writing them into your own
lot of people have heard of the concept of “triggers,” but much less well-known is the concept of “glimmers.” According to licensed clinical social worker, Deb Dana, glimmers are, “…small moments when our biology is in a place of connection and regulation, which cues our nervous system to feel regulated and calm…[glimmers are] not…great, big, expansive experiences of joy or safety or connection, these are micro moments that begin to shape our system in very gentle ways” (Dana, 2018). Some
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In recent years, it has become clear that in order to achieve equity in healthcare access and outcomes, the U.S. needs to intentionally increase the diversity of its healthcare providers.
) – The Summer Program in Biostatistics & Computational Biology is an intensive 6-week program, where students will learn about biostatistics and epidemiology fundamentals, including statistical software packages. In addition to exploring these fields, they will also participate in a collaborative research project with Public Health faculty. Harvard School of Public Health (Massachusetts) – The Summer Program in Epidemiology introduces the use of mathematics and quantitative methods in public health
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In recent years, it has become clear that in order to achieve equity in healthcare access and outcomes, the U.S. needs to intentionally increase the diversity of its healthcare providers.
) – The Summer Program in Biostatistics & Computational Biology is an intensive 6-week program, where students will learn about biostatistics and epidemiology fundamentals, including statistical software packages. In addition to exploring these fields, they will also participate in a collaborative research project with Public Health faculty. Harvard School of Public Health (Massachusetts) – The Summer Program in Epidemiology introduces the use of mathematics and quantitative methods in public health
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More than a century after PLU was founded by Norwegian immigrants, the university maintains its connection to the founders’ homeland through study away programs.
alpine ecology program ― informed their studies throughout the semester that followed. “We got that initial knowledge right off the bat. For the rest of the semester, in lectures, we can reflect back onto that field experience,” she said in October, midway through the program. “You can tell that the professors are passionate about their place.” Both Lutes are double majoring in biology and environmental studies, and the alpine ecology program is the perfect marriage of the two, they said. It’s made
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Join the national celebration of international education & exchange. PLU International Student Services and the Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education invite you to a week of
the Sustainability & the Environment academic track, and the Tropical Ecology & Conservation track is designed for Biology studentsTropical Ecology & ConservationSustainability & EnvironmentILACA Granada, SpainSpanish language and cultural immersion program, homestay, various excursions around SpainLearn MoreAdditional VideoWebsiteCIEE Seoul, South KoreaCourse offerings in STEM disciplines, humanities, social sciences and more. Great course options for Political Science and Global Studies
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Sukhbir Randhawa, Senior Capstone Seminar Many different factors cause DNA damage in cells. UV radiation is one of the major factors; if a cell's DNA repair system does not keep repairing the
pursuing a chemistry or biology major into the context of large molecule drug development, and how some of those critical skills and learning can be translated.
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Major in Mathematics 32 semester hours of mathematics, plus 4 semester hours of supporting courses 32 semester hours of mathematics: MATH 152, 242, 253, 317 or 318 or 319, 331, 433, 455, 499A, 499B 4
on the student term-based record as ST: followed by the specific title designated by the academic unit. (1 to 4) MATH 422 : Mathematical Modeling This course introduces students to mathematical modeling of various problems in biology, environmental science, and physics using curve fitting, difference and differential equations, simulations, discrete probabilistic models, and other methods. In addition to mathematical techniques, the formulation and analysis of models and the interpretation of
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if only electronically. We hope that this page will allow alumni to reconnect and current students to meet some of their predecessors. Please email us with pictures and stories to share.
people together to create great gathering places. April Reitan (2002)After graduating from PLU 2002, I taught/tutored international and developmentally delayed students at Tacoma Community College. Since I also have a BS in Biology, I took a job at Fred Hutchison Cancer Research Center. I work in a group in Public Health Sciences which conducts cancer studies. Primarily, we conduct breast and ano-genital cancer studies, but we also have others like HPV-related, testicular, and skin cancer studies.
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A year of achievement and a Decade of Change Dear Colleagues and Friends, It is a great joy for me to welcome each of you to University Fall Conference as we prepare to launch the 2010-2011 academic year, the 121st year in the life of…
Charitable Trust funds the scientific exploration of the natural world and supports projects that will enhance the quality of life in the Pacific Northwest. Prominent among Murdock grants last year were three awarded to PLU assistant professors of biology. Michael Behrens, Julie Smith and Jacob Egge received grants totaling more than 120,000 dollars to fund two years of student-faculty research looking into the ecology of the Pacific Northwest and species divergence in several Mississippi river
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