Community engagement
Working with and for communities across Washington
The University of Washington Bothell is committed to reciprocal partnerships that contribute to the just and equitable development of the North Puget Sound region and Washington state. Our work with our students and community partners seeks to leverage our teaching and research in ways that increase the capacity of our region to identify and address local, national, and global challenges and opportunities.
Discover all the ways you can partner with us
UW Bothell invites external partners, from industry and nonprofits to government and community groups, to collaborate in ways that support student learning, faculty research and regional impact. Whether you’re posting internships, co-developing projects or joining public events, there are many opportunities to connect and contribute.
Recruit and connect with students
- Post a job or internship. Whether you hope to hire a part-time or work-study student, or a new full-time employee, you can find the people you need at UW Bothell.
- Attend a Career Fair to meet and recruit talent.
- Host an engagement event. Lead a workshop, offer a site visit or hold a “meet the recruiter” session to showcase your company culture and career pathways.
- Partner with student clubs to support leadership, career development, and real-world projects – from community outreach to consulting and hackathons. Explore clubs on GatherUWB.
- Mentor a School of Business student through the Mentorship EDGE program.
- Attend a quarterly STEM Symposium featuring student presentations — open to the public.
Collaborate on learning and research
- Submit a volunteer opportunity or community research project for students and faculty to partner with your organization through a community-engaged learning and research course.
- Partner with the Center for Biotechnology Innovation & Training to support cutting-edge biotechnology research in collaboration with faculty and students.
- Explore opportunities to collaborate on education-based research with the Goodlad Institute for Educational Renewal, advancing innovation in communities, schools and educator preparation.
Capstone Projects
Capstones are completed in collaboration with community partners that serve as a culminating academic experience for students. Projects range from 3 – 6 months, depending on the major and scope of work. The following degrees are actively recruiting capstone project ideas for students:
- STEM Engineering: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and/or Mechanical Engineering — design and build a device, application, or process.
- Environmental Science: restoration plan, research, policy. Contact Martha Groom; groom@uw.edu
- Nursing and Health Studies: graduate and undergraduate capstone projects in health assessment, organizational effectiveness, health inequity research. Contact: uwbnhs@uw.edu
- Master in Business: consultation, process improvement, market analysis. Contact: uwbbusiness@uw.edu
Engage with campus and community
- Visit the campus wetland — a living laboratory and community resource.
- Partner with and attend events hosted by the Collaborative for Socio-Ecological Engagement at the Environmental Education and Research Center in Saint Edward State Park. Sign up for the newsletter.
- Attend or sponsor public events hosted by UW Bothell, such as our annual spring Husky 5K and summer UW Bothell Block Party.
- UW Bothell is proud to host large and small community events. Learn about how to hold an event on campus through external event reservations.
- Sign up for the The Vantage Point newsletter — UW Bothell’s public-facing newsletter.
Learn more about how the UW defines community engagement, as well as this priority in ourmission statement, our recently concluded strategic plan — “Expanding Access, Achieving Excellence”— and our distinctive academic practices.
Contact Kara Adams, director of community engagement and strategic partnerships, regarding questions.