Major Monday: Mathematics
As a student in PLU’s Mathematics Program, ancient principles merge seamlessly with cutting-edge techniques, equipping you with the skills needed to comprehend and contribute to the latest developments in mathematics and statistics. Every course will empower you with the knowledge and insights essential for success…
Robots with Lasers! Computer science students create robots.
Assistant Professor of Computer Science Alex Bacula shares how students in CompSci 488 built roomba-style robots to map their classroom using an industry-standard coding framework called ROS. It’s just one example of how Lutes are combining fun projects with serious skills that set them up…
You Ask, We Answer: I’m considering both dental hygiene and dentistry – what are the different tracks?
When considering your choices, I think it makes sense to consider which career path feels like it may be a better fit for you. The jobs of dental hygienist and dentist differ. A dental hygienist does a lot of teeth cleaning and assists the dentist…
Major Monday: New Dual-Degree Engineering Partnership with Washington State University
Starting this fall, the collaboration between PLU and WSU allows students to earn two Bachelor’s degrees in five years – one in Physics (PLU – 3 years) and one in Mechanical Engineering (WSU – 2 years). Students who complete the required major courses and maintain…
Major Minute Monday: Business
PLU’s School of Business is among the nation’s most outstanding business schools, according to the Princeton Review . Hear from one of the School of Business’s distinguished professors, Dr. Somaye Nargesi.
Communication Major at PLU — Student Perspective
Hey all! My name is Kateryna. I am second-year student at PLU, studying Strategic Communication and here’s everything I do in this field: I am on the Leadership Board for the Tour Guide Program. As a tour guide, I get to practice the true art…
Major Minute Monday: Engineering
Physics professor Katrina Hay spends one (major) minute describing the strengths of the Dual-Degree Engineering Program at Pacific Lutheran University. PLU 3-2 Engineering Program Highlights: Combine a liberal arts education with study in engineering and earn two degrees in five years. Get a Bachelor of…
Major Minute Monday: Environmental Studies
Professors Suzanne Crawford O’Brien , Adela Ramos, and Kevin O’Brien share why it’s a great time to study environmental studies and why PLU is a great place to do so! PLU Environmental Studies Highlights: Interdisciplinary approach focused on discovering the relationships between humans and the…
Major Minute Monday: Chemistry
Curious about what it’s like to major in Chemistry at PLU? In this quick video, Professor Andrea Munro breaks down the essentials of the program, from how PLU students have the opportunity to take part in research projects as part of their chemistry curriculum, to…
Major Minute Monday: Philosophy
Curious about what it’s like to major in Philosophy at PLU? In this quick video, former Associate Professor Sergia Hay breaks down the essentials of the program, from how PLU professors share their unique insight on Political and Moral philosophy and other concentrations in the…
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