News from the School of STEM
Category: Division of Physical Sciences
New year, new faculty
UW Bothell welcomes new faculty on Sept. 16. From the School of STEM, join us in welcoming Assistant Teaching Professor Bill Anderson (Division of Engineering & Mathematics), Alanna Pawlak (Division of Physical Sciences), and Annuska Zolyomi (Division of Computing & Software Systems).
September 8, 2021
Pandemic innovations can help learning
Innovations made in the classroom during the pandemic can continue to improve the experience for students, say faculty who have incorporated the best virtual tools into their pedagogy. Read the story in UW Bothell news.
August 10, 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. Read the story in UW Bothell news.
August 10, 2021
Daniel Jaffe, elected to the Washington State Academy of Sciences for 2021
Of the 20 scientists and engineers at the University of Washington elected to the Washington State Academy of Sciences for 2021, Professor of Environmental Chemistry and Chair of the Division of Physical Sciences Dr. Daniel Jaffe is elected from UW Bothell. Thirty-eight new members from Washington were chosen for “their outstanding record of scientific and technical achievement, and their willingness to work on behalf of the Academy to bring the best available science to bear on issues within the state of Washington.” Read in UW news about all twenty elected from UW.
July 21, 2021
Reflective writing enters the equation
When most people think of chemistry, they think of test tubes, formulas and math. So it might be surprising to learn that faculty in the Department of Chemistry use reflective writing in their course curriculum. Read the story in UW Bothell news.
July 20, 2021
A passion for community service
Pavly Galil has a deep passion for supporting other marginalized students. Whether serving as a peer navigator for the Student Diversity Center or representing the campus on the Provost’s Advisory Committee for Students, he is driven by his desire to build inclusive and equitable communities. Read the UW Bothell story on Galil who will be graduating summa cum laude this summer with a bachelor’s in Biology and a minor in Chemistry, and preparing to apply to dental school!
July 20, 2021
Finding home at UW Bothell
Assistant professor in the School of STEM, Rachel E. Scherr has been named the 2021 recipient of UW Bothell’s Distinguished Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity Award.
May 12, 2021
In-person learning necessary at physics lab
While most courses at the University of Washington Bothell are being held remotely during the pandemic, the physics lab must be an in-person experience. Read the story in UW Bothell news.
April 9, 2021
Ambassadors from the land of STEM
A new cohort of student ambassadors from the University of Washington Bothell will be reaching out to community college students underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and math to let them know they’re welcome in the land of STEM. Read the story in UW Bothell news.
April 9, 2021
Warren Buck, inspiring Black scientist
Chancellor Emeritus Warren Buck, a physics professor who arrived at UW Bothell in 1999 as its founding leader, is one of seven UW scientists included in Cell Mentor’s list of 1,000 inspiring Black scientists, UW News reports.
April 9, 2021