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Mentoring new researcher, innovation

Mentors at University of Washington Bothell helped a promising high school student start work on an augmented reality therapy for amputees, a project that won him $90,000 in science fair scholarships. Afeef Sheikh is a senior at Redmond’s Tesla STEM High School looking forward to continuing his research in college.

September 8, 2016

Students paramount in e-learning

Some University of Washington Bothell students who work, have families or different learning styles need more flexibility in their schedules. The answer for many is e-learning courses. They combine class time with online instruction, typically in a 50-50 mix that improves access by meeting students where they are.

September 1, 2016

UW Bothell recognized for sustainability

The University of Washington Bothell has been named one of the 112 best workplaces in King County for waste prevention and recycling, thanks to some red wriggler worms among other things.

September 1, 2016

Expert on wildfire air pollution

Daniel Jaffe, chair and professor of physical sciences, School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics at University of Washington Bothell, is an expert on pollution sources, particularly wildfire smoke in the western United States and ozone air quality standards in the summer.

August 31, 2016

Recognizing our outstanding staff

Each year UW Bothell celebrates the contributions of our valued staff. This year’s staff appreciation breakfast was a time to honor individuals across our campus who are committed to the success of our students and our campus community. As always, there were lots of laughs thanks to emcee Sean Marsh and lots of pictures to remember the occasion.

August 26, 2016

UW Bothell abuzz

When Robert Wrench started work as a UW Bothell gardener, the bee enthusiast found himself at home among the campus' smallest residents. He recently welcomed us into the secret lives of bees, sharing their potential educational value and the best times and places to find them.

August 26, 2016

Certified digital teaching, learning

When teachers in the University of Washington Bothell's new digital teaching certificate program complete the course, they will be set to lead their students in this increasingly digital culture.

August 26, 2016

New ocean engineering minor ahead

Assistant Professor Shima Abadi, School of STEM, is developing an ocean engineering minor at UW Bothell that could start with the 2017-18 school year. It would be the first minor offered in the mechanical engineering program. It would help graduates find jobs and the marine industry find qualified engineers.

August 19, 2016

Eye-opening experience in Guatemala

Eighteen University of Washington Bothell students saw the challenges of providing health care in a country with minimal resources during an eye-opening two-week trip to Guatemala. Sometimes traveling by river and sharing primitive conditions, the group held “pop-up” one-day clinics in schools or churches at seven villages.

August 19, 2016

Lab puts heart and art into rehab games

Computer games developed as hand motion therapy for stroke and injury patients are more accessible thanks to design experts at UW Bothell’s Digital Future Lab. The lab enriched the visuals, improved the flow and enhanced the user interface. Photo: Tyler Libey, co-founder of MultiModal Health, demonstrates vHAB.

August 19, 2016

Training, collaboration for campus safety

Campus Safety Director Cham Kao plans continuing training for his officers, increased involvement with departments and students, and more collaboration with the Bothell Police Department. The goal is to ensure that UW Bothell and Cascadia College students, staff and faculty are provided with a safe and secure living, learning and working environment.

August 19, 2016