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Students selected for ocean volcano research

Two University of Washington Bothell students have been selected to participate in research this summer aboard a ship exploring the underwater volcano known as the Axial Seamount, about 300 miles off the Northwest coast.

May 3, 2018

Innovative teaching award to Jane Van Galen

Jane Van Galen, founding director of the education program at UW Bothell, received the 2018 UW Distinguished Teaching Award for Innovation with Technology This is the second straight year the award goes to UW Bothell faculty.

May 3, 2018

‘Focus on the things that make you happy’

Quick to smile and make a light remark, Clinton Foriska won’t dwell on some of the things that led him to receive the University of Washington Bothell Chancellor’s Medal, which is presented to inspirational students who overcome significant obstacles.

May 2, 2018

Obituary: Jake Tiefel, machining instructor

Jake Edward Tiefel, a University of Washington Bothell lecturer who ran the machining class in the mechanical engineering program, died suddenly April 26. Tiefel is remembered in the School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics for giving students fundamental knowledge and skills.

April 30, 2018

Can movies teach public health lessons?

Movies such as “Contagion” and “Outbreak” can be useful in public health classes for discussions about science, global politics and social impacts. Research led by Associate Professor Chris Wade found health-related movies influence students’ career decisions.

April 27, 2018

New veterans center coming to UW Bothell

University of Washington Bothell Chancellor Wolf Yeigh announced a new veterans resource center will be open in fall 2018 in Founders Hall, UW1-011. There are about 200 veterans on campus and about 70 others who are spouses or children of veterans, eligible for benefits.

April 26, 2018

UW Bothell team wins Distinguished Staff Award

The team that completed work on the new UW Bothell Cascadia College Campus Master Plan has won a 2018 University of Washington Distinguished Staff Award, the highest staff honor at the University. It’s the first time in 15 years one of the awards has gone to UW Bothell staff.

April 25, 2018

Math major scores high in puzzle contest

University of Washington Bothell mathematics major John Michael Bush finished near the top in the annual Kryptos Cryptanalysis Challenge that attracted 143 students from across the country to the contest at Central Washington University.

April 24, 2018

3 Husky Green Awards for UW Bothell

Three UW Bothell winners of the 2018 Husky Green Awards are Vice Chancellor of Planning & Administration Ruth Johnston, School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences lecturer Amy Lambert, and Alexa Russo, staff in the Office of Sustainability. Photo: Russo, left, and Johnston.

April 17, 2018

New club for cryptocurrency, blockchain fans

The UW Bothell Cryptocurrency Club brings together students interested in digital currencies and the underlying blockchain technology. The club shares ideas, brings speakers to campus and make contacts that can lead to jobs. Future activities include a cryptocurrency festival and mining a new coin.

April 17, 2018

Putting lifesaving info on refrigerator doors

University of Washington Bothell RN to BSN students are helping some Everett Housing Authority residents fill out “File of Life” forms. The forms listing emergency medical information go on a handy place -- refrigerator doors.

April 16, 2018

Restoring life at North Creek Forest

For the past year, five University of Washington students have teamed together to bring a slice of forest back to life as part of a capstone project. The students — three from UW Bothell and two from Seattle — helped transform a half-acre of North Creek Forest from a neglected eyesore to a haven teeming with life.

April 13, 2018