News from the Office of Connected Learning
Category: Fellowships And Awards
2024-25 Levinson Emerging Scholars Award Recipient
Congrats to Dang Troung for receiving the Levinson Emerging Scholars Award! Levinson Emerging Scholars (LES) Program, founded by Art and Rita Levinson, aims to support motivated undergraduates who conduct independent research in biosciences and related fields. It offers not only mentorship from UW faculty but also research funding for supplies, transportation, project expenses, and scholarships....
November 4, 2024
Community engagement at the heart of scholar’s award-winning work
Dr. Jin-Kyu Jung’s research on community engagement received recognition as UW Bothell’s 2024 Outstanding Community-Engaged Scholar. He utilizes geographic information systems to visualize social and spatial inequalities, helping his students connect with local partners through various projects about current issues. The Outstanding Community-Engaged Scholar Award recognizes UW Bothell faculty members for their impacts on community-engaged...
September 12, 2024
Determined to make a mark in mental health
Well aware of the potential of anxiety in mental health, Emerald Chuesh participated in the SMARTS project to research mindfulness and its effect on reducing test anxiety. Not only actively pursuing education in mental health but also engaging in volunteering as a day camp leader for children with disabilities, she was awarded as one of...
August 22, 2024
The road to research, student pursues undergraduate research in Sniadecki Lab
As one recipient of the 2024 Husky 100 honorees, Dang Truong was recognized for her significant contribution to the Sniadecki Lab on platelet biomechanics and microfluidic devices. She continued to improve and gave back to the community by participating in the Biology Club and collaborating with the Trickfire Robotics Club to assist their program in...
July 25, 2024
A personal promise kept
Vivian Lam was chosen as one of the 2024 Husky 100 honorees of UW due to her remarkable efforts in research, community engagement, and volunteering. She hopes to improve the education climate in underserved communities and support those with similar backgrounds in connecting with their cultural groups.
July 10, 2024
An inspiration to classmates and community
Acknowledged for her phenomenal efforts in academic achievement and hardships overcoming, Puneet Birk was awarded the Chancellor’s Medal at the 2024 UW Bothell’s Commencement ceremony. Continuing the path after engaging as the legislative liaison for the Associated Students of the University of Washington Bothell, she aimed to pursue a career in corporate law and keep...
June 21, 2024
Winter 2024 Mary Gates Research Award
Congrats to Carol Miu who received a scholarship from the Mary Gates Endowment for Students in winter quarter. This scholarship provides $5,000 disbursed over two quarters and is intended to enhance the educational experiences of undergraduates while they are engaged in research guided by faculty. Carol Miu Major in Physics, mentored by Dr. Joey Key,...
May 9, 2024
Meet the 2024 Latino Leadership Initiative Cohort
Introducing the 2024 Latino Leadership Initiative (LLI) cohort! In partnership with Latino Training and Education Institute and UW Bothell Office of Connected Learning, students participate in an experience that connects them with networking and mentor opportunities with leaders in the Latinx community as well as allows them to develop a service project that impacts their...
April 18, 2024
2023 ISCRM Fellows
Congratulations to the 2023 ISCRM Fellows: Jayma, Joanna, and Salvador. The UW Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine (ISCRM) is a competitive fellowship intended to enhance the educational experience of an undergraduate student while they are engaged in research guided by UW ISCRM faculty. The Bothell students receive a summer research stipend, which is...
April 11, 2024
2024 Digital Scholars Cohort Announced
Congratulations to the 2024 Digital Scholars cohort. Students participate in an experience that provides digital skills training with career and major exploration over three quarters (spring through fall). The Digital Scholars community brings together students, professors, staff, community partners, and alumni to help students develop digital skills and a strong network of supporters. Students also...
April 3, 2024