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Classroom to community

Husky 100 recipient and alumnus Aaron Davis spent her time at the University of Washington Bothell getting mobilized in community activism, using her education to learn better ways to serve marginalized populations.

September 3, 2021

First REU in physics a rousing success

This summer, students from UW Bothell and around the country participated in the first year of UW Bothell’s Research Experience for Undergraduates in physics, gaining invaluable perspective on careers paths in the process.

September 3, 2021

STEM4 one step closer to meeting region’s needs

UW Bothell and Cascadia College will increase the number of STEM students when a new building opens on campus. A ceremonial groundbreaking last month brought together representatives from both institutions along with elected officials, industry leaders, project team members and community advocates who have long championed the shared building.

August 5, 2021

Scientist tests soil for hidden contaminants in community gardens

Not all garden soils are created equal. At UW Bothell, Dr. Melanie Malone investigates contaminants and their prevalence in shared garden spaces like community gardens. Focusing on sites and communities often impacted by pollution, she notes that contaminated soil and marginalized populations often go hand in hand.

July 28, 2021

Environmental Education & Research Center opens fall 2021

The Environmental Education & Research Center opening this fall at Saint Edward State Park will activate the park for environmental learning, stewardship and leadership through citizen science and field research opportunities for UW Bothell students as well as K-12 students and the local community.

July 28, 2021

The pandemic reveals digital divide

Dr. Jody Early and UW Bothell Information Technology have spent the last year observing, documenting and addressing the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on student access to broadband internet. What they found is that stable internet connection influences more than the quality of a Zoom call — it can determine public health.

July 1, 2021

Research, rockets and recognition

Students from the University of Washington Bothell didn’t let a global pandemic stop them from conducting research. Despite COVID-19, students were able to present their work at this year’s virtual Undergraduate Research Symposium.

June 24, 2021

Students breathe life into big idea

A competition to reward big ideas results in a prototype that can help asthmatics breathe better all around. It’s a smart idea whose time has come.

June 11, 2021

Revelations through research

Kira Lemke and Natalie Gonzales received Mary Gates Research Scholarships during winter quarter 2021. Learn about what these students are studying, the inspiration behind their research and the impact their discoveries could make.

May 14, 2021

Peak student experiences at Mount St. Helens

The most memorable college experience for several recent University of Washington Bothell students was the research they conducted with Dr. Cynthia Chang in the blast zone of Mount St. Helens.

April 12, 2021

CSSE students receive Mary Gates scholarships

Ali Jahangirnezhad, left, and Joshua Stuart Sterner are fourth-year students majoring in Computer Science and Software Engineering — and were just named 2020 recipients of Mary Gates Research Scholarships.

March 4, 2021

Q&A: Cindy Shirley, sponsored research

How has work in the Office of Sponsored Research changed since remote operations began at UW Bothell a year ago? Director Cindy Shirley answers a few questions from Maria Lamarca Anderson, UW Bothell director of communications.

March 4, 2021