News from the Office of Connected Learning

Expanding the definition of conservation

Jackelyn Garcia entered UW Bothell planning to study medicine but discovered her passion for environmental science after joining a research project on plant evolution. With support from her mentor, she became a Doris Duke Conservation Scholar, where she explored diverse approaches to conservation and realized her calling in environmental work. The fellowship shaped her career...

November 3, 2025

Visualizing Success: A Summer Internship in Data by James Chen, Digital Scholars 2025

Q&A with James Chen, Digital Scholars Intern 2025. What was your summer internship like?   I worked with the University of Washington Bothell Advancement Team specifically in Alumni Engagement where I collaborated with the team to work on two major projects: employers for alumni and a breakdown of a past fundraising event.  The first project, employers for alumni, we pulled from two separate UW databases and...

November 3, 2025

The harmful side of English holly 

Elliott Church’s undergraduate research, which began with UW Bothell, revealed that English holly harms native forest plants, leading to Washington state listing it as a Class C noxious weed. His decade-long work, published in Natural Areas Journal, shows the lasting impact of student research and encourages others to pursue similar opportunities. Discover more opportunities through...

October 10, 2025

Connected Learning FY2025 Annual Report

The Office of Connected Learning is proud to present their efforts through the FY2025 Annual Report. This publication showcases how students engage in connected learning programs at UW Bothell. View accessible Word version without styling.

September 26, 2025

2025 President’s Medalist blazes her own path

Emerald Chuesh, who graduated in June with a bachelor’s degree in Health Studies from the University of Washington Bothell, was named the 2025 President’s Medal recipient, the highest academic honor awarded to a UW Bothell student. Her passion for research and participation on a test anxiety project helped her grow and become more open to...

July 31, 2025

Improving CPR outcomes with robot assistance

Dr. Jong Yoon, associate professor in the University of Washington Bothell’s School of STEM, is developing technology to better support first responders in these critical moments through his Smart Medical Devices Lab, Yoon leads the “Collaborative Robot-Assisted Ultrasound System for CPR” project.  Dr. Yoon emphasizes that the project’s goal is not only to create innovative...

July 24, 2025

Measuring biases of GenAI 

Dr. Afra Mashhadi, an assistant professor at the University of Washington Bothell, focuses her research on identifying and addressing bias in generative AI (GenAI) systems like ChatGPT.  Dr. Mashhadi collaborates with UW’s Information School, and a team of student researchers in her latest research called The AuditLab project aimed to create a set of algorithms...

July 17, 2025

Report to the Community 2025

In the 2025 Report to the Community, the University of Washington Bothell celebrates its growth, achievements, and deep community connections. Now recognized as Washington’s No. 1 regional public university, UW Bothell provides a top-tier UW education to students across the greater Seattle and North Puget Sound region. This report highlights the university’s 35-year legacy of...

July 17, 2025

Breaking Things, Building Dreams: My Engineering Story

Samantha Brown, a Mechanical Engineering major, Class of 2025, embodies the spirit of the Research & Creative Projects and Community-Engaged Learning & Research Programs. Through hands-on engineering projects like leading the Eco-AR Club, Sam engages deeply in applied research and innovation. By mentoring peers and fostering diversity in STEM, Sam’s work also aligns with the university’s mission to connect...

July 10, 2025