News from the Office of Connected Learning
Cybersecurity for when 911 is the emergency
Researchers at the University of Washington Bothell have received a grant from the National Security Agency to model how a next-generation 911 system would operate in an emergency and react to a cybersecurity attack.
November 4, 2022
Research center tracks schools during pandemic
The University of Washington Bothell’s Center on Reinventing Public Education has a national reputation as a school research organization whose nonpartisan analysis is sought by media, including The Seattle Times.
November 4, 2022
Local stream watchers add to salmon science
Jeff Jensen, a teaching professor in biology, revived a local salmon watchers program and found enthusiastic support from community members reporting fish returning to their spawning streams.
November 4, 2022
Cancer survivors may control pain themselves
Assistant Professor Linda Eaton is researching whether cancer survivors could ease their pain without drugs by listening to hypnosis recordings that suggest visualizing the pain floating away.
November 4, 2022
Determined despite doubt – getting involved in research and making the Husky 100
In pursuit of higher education, Jasmine Vu Nguyen faced rejection, experienced self-doubt and questioned her long-formed plans. Yet, she persevered — and this year was named one of the UW’s Husky 100. Read about how she started her research journey.
November 4, 2022
Reduce latrine odors, improve global sanitation
Research largely conducted by University of Washington Bothell undergraduates has determined that a disinfectant produced by a Woodinville company can neutralize latrine odors, a development that has the potential to improve sanitation for millions of people in developing parts of the world
November 3, 2022
Building mental health resilience to stress
Kosuke Niitsu, an assistant professor in the School of Nursing & Health Studies, researches mental health resilience by surveying how UW Bothell students respond to virtual mindfulness exercises.
November 3, 2022
Why companies should stop scaring employees about cybersecurity
Companies often turn to a powerful emotion to get employees to be vigilant about cybersecurity. The problem: Fear doesn’t work... scare tactics don’t get people invested in security over the long term, as Marc Dupuis of the University of Washington and Karen Renaud from Abertay University discovered in research last year.
November 3, 2022
UW Bothell Sponsored Research FY21 Annual Report
Review research the UW Bothell faculty and staff have been pursuing over the past year in the UW Bothell Sponsored Research FY21 Annual Report.
November 3, 2022
UW Bothell Sponsored Research FY20 Annual Report
Review research the UW Bothell faculty and staff have been pursuing over the past year in the UW Bothell Sponsored Research FY20 Annual Report.
November 3, 2022