News from the School of STEM
Astrophysicists report solid evidence for a background hum of gravitational waves
Astrophysicists have found the best evidence yet for a low-frequency “hum” of gravitational waves rippling through the cosmos, based on 15 years’ worth of ultra-precise measurements checking the timing of radio pulses from distant stars. The evidence, newly published in the Astrophysical Journal Letters, comes from several teams of researchers, including several from the University...
June 30, 2023
Astronomy Day: Learning through teaching
During Astronomy Day in the University of Washington Bothell’s Commons Hall in May, students from Dr. Paola Rodríguez Hidalgo’s Intro to Astronomy course presented on topics ranging from black holes and the Big Bang Theory to moon phases and the solar system. Every year, Rodríguez Hidalgo’s students organize the event as an opportunity to teach...
June 22, 2023
A humble and accomplished student leader
Hithem Ghadamsi wasn’t the type of student who would brag about his accomplishments. According to his professors at the University of Washington Bothell, he was a disciplined student and a leader among his peers — but not the kind of leader who took credit for his work or boasted about his achievements. His work, however,...
June 22, 2023
Symposium showcases undergraduate research, recognizes outstanding mentors
More than 30 students from the University of Washington Bothell presented at the 26th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium held at UW’s Mary Gates Hall in Seattle on Friday, May 19. This year’s symposium hosted presentations by undergraduates from across the three UW campuses. The UW Bothell students presented 20 different research projects and topics, ranging...
June 9, 2023
Expert provides tips on how to cope with smoke in NYC
As smoky air continues to engulf New York City, experts are weighing in on what to expect in the coming days, and how to cope. In an interview with Pat Kiernan Thursday night, University of Washington professor Dan Jaffe said smoke from the fires isn’t rising up, like with a campfire, due to the number...
June 8, 2023
Congratulations to the 2023 winners of the Division of Engineering & Mathematics Excellence Awards!
E&M Academic Excellence Award – First Honors Harper is selected for the work performed in the MATH REU 2022 research project. Harper was selected to give a talk at the 14th annual Northwest Undergraduate Mathematics Symposium on the project: A Markov Partition for the Penrose Shift, in which Harper won 1st prize. They also gave...
June 8, 2023
Recruiting, retaining, and advancing women in cybersecurity — WiCyS 2023
As our lives become increasingly digitalized, cybersecurity has never been more important. The predicted cost of cybercrime is estimated to hit $8 trillion this year and $10.5 trillion by 2025, according to Cybersecurity Ventures. It is vital to have skilled cybersecurity professionals to help keep data and information safe from hackers and other external threats. Demand...
April 27, 2023
Career switch to software engineering led to five NASA internships
Tyler Choi was studying political science and economics before switching careers to software engineering. Years later he has completed five NASA internships and works as a research assistant in the master's program.
February 1, 2023
UW Bothell Graduate Certificate Program Help Women Change Career Paths into Engineering
Switching careers from biology to software engineering became a reality for graduates Lily Fan and Enina Bogdani when they discovered the nine-month Graduate Certificate in Software Design & Development at the University of Washington Bothell.
June 9, 2022
Funding for the Center for Biotech Innovation and Training
The University of Washington Bothell School of STEM is thrilled to announce that the upcoming Center for Biotech Innovation and Training (CBIT) has been awarded additional funding from the FY 2022 Omnibus Appropriations Bill.
March 15, 2022