News from the School of STEM
Category: Teaching
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. Read the story in UW Bothell news.
September 8, 2021
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
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
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
Distinguished Teaching Award to Dr. Tadesse Ghirmai
A professor and mentor, Dr. Tadesse Ghirmai is named the 2021 recipient of the Distinguished Teaching Award. Read the story in UW Bothell news.
May 4, 2021
Makerspace prints 3D hearts for biology lab
School of STEM science lab managers collaborated with the Makerspace to print 3D anatomically correct human hearts for Dr. Salwa Al-Noori’s Biology lab students to study at home during the pandemic. Read the story in UW Bothell news.
April 26, 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. Read the story in UW Bothell news.
April 26, 2021
Robin Angotti’s path to faculty senate chair
The chair of the faculty senate serves as the voice of the faculty for the tri-campus University of Washington system. Dr. Robin Angotti is the first UW Bothell faculty member to serve as faculty senate chair. Read about Dr. Angotti's story on her path through hire eduction to becoming faculty senate chair.
April 16, 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