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After a successful career in tech, Carol Miu \u201925 came to UW Bothell to study physics, reconnect with her childhood passion and honor her father’s influence. Her journey led to hands-on research, campus mentorship and the creation of the Miu Endowment for Physics, supporting student learning and discovery for years to come. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the story of Miu’s endowment on the UW Bothell Development blog.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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