Natural Sciences

PJ Morales' '25 time at PLU is preparing her to be a role model and a counselor for high school students.

“I’m ready to be a mentor and a resource for high school students. I’m ready to be that person who shows care and empathy with no strings attached."

Ashley Akamine performs in Ho’olaule’a 2025: The Cultures of Hawai’i, an event to celebrate the different cultures Hawai’i represents, Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Olson Gymnasium at PLU.

Student-athlete Ashley Akamine ’25 makes data part of the game

“Whether it’s through research, engineering, or problem-solving, I hope to contribute to meaningful innovations that push the boundaries of what technology can do."

Justinpal Singh pondering chemistry notes on a whiteboard.

Justinpal Singh '25 will leave PLU centered in service, science, and creating community.

“I really wanted a university that was not necessarily competitive, but more so encouraging and fostered individual growth,” Justinpal shared. “I saw that at PLU.”

Two students stand in a computer science classroom

PLU Computer Science majors lead the development team for the White Pass Ski Patrol Scheduler app.

“It’s one thing to build something in a classroom, but another to create something that people will actually use.” - Stacie Spahr '25

Professor Tiffany Artime sitting at her desk talking to a student.

Dr. Artime co-leads a project modernizing mental health support on college campuses.

The project "embodies a commitment to holistic student well-being and research-driven innovation."

Image: Students work on group projects in the MATH 348 course titled “Statistical Computing and Consulting,” Friday, April 19, 2024, in Morken at PLU.

PLU launches new data science major to meet growing demand in data-driven economy.

Students learn essential analytical tools and techniques for extracting meaningful and precise insights from data.

College of Natural Sciences

The College of Natural Sciences houses the Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Data Science, Earth Science, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology STEM Ed programs. It also offers dual-degree engineering and pre-health sciences advising.

The College of Natural Sciences prepares its majors for careers as science professionals and also provides all students the grounding in the scientific awareness vital for being a citizen in the modern world and participating in a democracy. Opportunities for close interactions abound, and the development of the whole person is a central concern. The College offers B.S. and B.A. degrees and minors in most programs, and it also provides supporting courses for other programs.