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  • The mission of the Office of Institutional Research at Pacific Lutheran University is to support the achievement of the University mission by providing timely, accurate, and unbiased data and

    Office of Institutional Research and Analytics Mission Statement: The mission of the Office of Institutional Research at Pacific Lutheran University is to support the achievement of the University mission by providing timely, accurate, and unbiased data and analysis for decision-making, assessment, and strategic planning at all levels of the institution. Institutional Research provides an important service to many of PLU’s departments, staff and faculty, the intent of which is to contribute to

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  • By Michael Halvorson, ’85. The Benson Program in Business and Economic History is pleased to announce the selection of three student-faculty research teams for Summer 2021. The fellowships are selected by the Innovation Studies steering committee and funded through the generous support of Dale E.…

    Summer 2021 Benson Research Fellows Announced Three student-faculty research teams investigate business and economic history Posted by: halvormj / May 2, 2021 May 2, 2021 By Michael Halvorson, ’85. The Benson Program in Business and Economic History is pleased to announce the selection of three student-faculty research teams for Summer 2021. The fellowships are selected by the Innovation Studies steering committee and funded through the generous support of Dale E. Benson and the Benson Family

  • “Attending a chemistry program at a small liberal arts school…gave me post-graduation opportunities! I was able to do research at PLU, research through an REU program at an R1 school, and had multiple post-graduation options months before I graduated. Thank you for preparing me for a life of inquiry in the sciences!” – Caleb Chandler ’17 Research By Area Analytical and Environmental Chemistry Angie Boysen, Ph.D. Brian Naasz, Ph.D. Biochemistry Tina Saxowsky, Ph.D. Physical Chemistry Dean Waldow

  • By Michael Halvorson, Benson Chair in Business and Economic History. On Friday, December 8, 2017, three PLU students will present the results of their summer research projects in a public presentation connected to PLU’s Business and Economic History program. The presenters are Michael Diambri, Teresa…

    Benson Student Research Fellows to Present at PLU Posted by: halvormj / November 7, 2017 November 7, 2017 By Michael Halvorson, Benson Chair in Business and Economic History. On Friday, December 8, 2017, three PLU students will present the results of their summer research projects in a public presentation connected to PLU’s Business and Economic History program. The presenters are Michael Diambri, Teresa Hackler, and Alex Lund, and each spent the summer of 2017 working with a faculty mentor to

  • Learning TogetherPLU emphasizes the importance of student research and creative projects. From summer-long student-faculty research projects in the natural sciences to student-directed plays in theatre, these opportunities have many benefits and help students explore and learn more in-depth about an area of study or future career path that interests them, gain invaluable hands-on experience and organizational skills, and learn to balance independent and collaborative work. These research and

  • -side with you on research and creative projects. No matter what you plan to do after you earn your PLU degree, you’ll have gained the experience that employers and graduate programs want.Summer research that rocksMany students take part in student-faculty summer research projects, often in the nearby forests, mountains and coastal areas. Read MoreScience happens (And so much more!)Of the numerous student-faculty research projects that take place at PLU each year, there is the science. But that is

  • Spring 2015 Research TeamVirginia Allred ‘17 (Psychology & Geology) Kelsey Barnes ‘16 (Anthropology & Art History) Michael Diambri ‘18 (History) Rachel Friedland ‘18  (Undeclared) Madeline Marello ‘18 (Psychology) Brock Martin ‘18 (Environmental Studies)Adrian Mayoral ‘15 (History) Emma McCain ‘17 (Anthropology) Savannah Phelan ‘15 (Anthropology & Religion) Shaun Spurlock ‘15 (Religion) Carli Snyder ‘16 (History & Women’s and Gender Studies)Michaella Thompson ‘16 (History & Anthropology

  • Faculty Research InterestsStudents are encouraged to do research with a faculty member during their undergraduate experience at PLU. Check the Natural Sciences website for more information about the Undergraduate Research summer program.Ann Auman I am a microbial ecologist interested in studying microbial communities in natural environments with the goals of understanding how the microbes are contributing to global processes and what products these microbes may be making that may be of

  • Interesting and Important Research About Terminal Illness Experience Is Underway Sarah Cornell-Maier, PLU Benson Family Research Fellow Prof. Mark Mulder, PLU School of Business (Photo/John Froschauer) Through a unique and innovative summer research program at Pacific Lutheran University, terminal illness is the foundation of a student/faculty research project. Sarah Cornell-Maier was selected as a research fellow for the prestigious 2018 Benson Family Research Fellowship. She is working in

  • Dean Waldow's Research GroupA special thanks to the following  sponsoring organizations… Current Funding: National Science Foundation Research in Undergraduate Institutions Program, “RUI: Dicarboximide-functionalized Oxanorbornyl Homopolymers and Diblock Copolymers for Use as Solid Polymer Electrolytes,” NSF-DMR 1710549, 2017 to 2020. Past Funding: National Science Foundation Division of Materials Science – Research in Undergraduate Institutions Awards (PI) #1006250 (PI),  #0705520 (PI) Major