News from the Office of Connected Learning
Spring 2023 UW Bothell Sponsored Awards
Congratulations to the following researchers who have received funding announcements or continued funding this spring: April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023.
July 15, 2023
Student Academic Showcase features research and capstone projects
In June 2023, UW Bothell held the Student Academic Showcase to introduce research topics across multiple areas for connecting students with community partners. From environmental issues like “Mitigating impacts of seasonal flooding” to neural concerns about “Researching the currently incurable,” students utilized this opportunity to present their results and exchange opinions with others.
June 24, 2023
Symposium showcases undergraduate research, recognizes outstanding mentors
The Undergraduate Research Symposium, an annual research event, created a stage for all three UW campuses to unveil their findings and exchange their opinions with scholars across fields. At the event, Dr. Paola Rodríguez Hidalgo, an assistant professor in UW Bothell’s School of STEM, was recognized for her dedication and was announced as the recipient of...
June 9, 2023
Global Scholars Program Team receives 2023 UW Award of Excellence
UW President Ana Mari Cauce and Provost Mark Richards are delighted to announce the recipients of the 53rd annual University of Washington Awards of Excellence! The awards honor outstanding alumni, faculty, staff, students and retirees who contribute to the richness and diversity of our University community. The UW Bothell Global Scholars Program Team received the...
June 8, 2023
2023 Summer Founders Fellow Award Recipients
The Founders Fellow awards recognizes and supports undergraduates involved in research and are worth up to $3,000. They are supported by the UW Bothell Founders Endowed Fellowship established by Dick and Virginia Chappelle; Maryel Duzan, Max Gellert, Rod Proctor, and Lynn Ries. Applications are due every May, learn more and apply for the Founders Fellow...
June 1, 2023
Spring 2023 Business writing class interviews justices and prosecutors
Students enrolled in Laura Umetsu’s community-engaged learning BBUS 307 C: Business Writing Spring 2023 course conducted research, data collection, and interviews with stakeholders. They wrote organizational web-based press releases in collaboration with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Seattle. CELR courses are hands-on, reflective, skill-building opportunities for students to engage with campus and community...
May 24, 2023
Paola Rodríguez Hidalgo receives 2023 Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor Award
Each year, Undergraduate Research Symposium presenters are given an opportunity to nominate their mentor for the Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor Award. Nominations are considered by a small review committee of faculty and staff. Faculty, postdocs, graduate students, and research staff are all eligible for nomination. “Paola has been an amazing mentor, she has consistently pushed...
May 20, 2023
Global Scholars Program gets Distinguished Teaching Award for Teams
Global Scholars Program is a year-long, cohort style community that brings together students and professors for genuine and thought provoking dialogue providing local and virtual options for those who, for a variety of reasons, are unable to travel outside of the United States but still seek diverse experiences. The team’s yearslong contribution has won them...
May 20, 2023
Jennifer Ha receives the U.S. Student Fulbright grant to Taiwan 2023-2024
Jennifer Ha, 2021 graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with the ESOL endorsement, received a U.S. Student Fulbright grant to become an English Teaching Assistant in Taiwan during the 2023-24 academic year. Jennifer currently works as a substitute teacher in Seattle Public Schools and she is passionate about making classrooms more inclusive for...
May 11, 2023
Dr. Shima Abadi and Rachel Aronson speak on the UW FieldSound Podcast on May 4 about “Ocean Acoustics”
Shima Abadi is the Director of the Ocean Data Lab and Assistant Professor with the UW School of Oceanography. She discusses ocean acoustics and analyzing data to understand the soundscape of underwater environments. Rachel Aronson holds an M.M.A. from the University of Washington’s School of Marine and Environmental Affairs and leads the Quiet Sound Program....
May 4, 2023