News from Office of Connected Learning
Restorative research
After years of Investing in the ecological role of moss between the seed germination and establishment of conifer, Ashley Linkem was able to share the exciting results with other scholars at the Undergraduate Capstone & Symposium last December. Sponsorships by the UW Bothell Founders Endowed Fellowship and the Association for Women in Science allowed her...
January 16, 2024
Mary Gates Scholarship Recipients Fall 2023
Three UW Bothell students received scholarships from the Mary Gates Endowment for Students in autumn quarter. The scholarships, which provide $5,000 disbursed over two quarters, are intended to enhance the educational experiences of undergraduates while they are engaged in research guided by faculty. The Office of Connected Learning helps students find opportunities in undergraduate research and leadership,...
January 12, 2024
Research from the heart
Challenges failed to block Vi Nguyen’s determination to develop non-contact electrodes for enhancing electrocardiogram (ECG) recording methods with the support from the 2023 Founders Fellows Summer Research Stipend. Though the experiment didn’t always provide the desirable outcomes, Nguyen learned to problem-solve independently and strengthen resilience with numerous obstacles. The Founders Fellow Summer Research Stipend support...
December 15, 2023
Digital Scholars Program: A Student’s Perspective – Betelhem Yinges
Betelhem Yinges illustrates her college life with the Digital Scholars Program to unveil the inspiring journey of a first-generation student at the UW with excitement. In her blog, she elaborates on the diversity, equity, and inclusion of knowledge-learning in the program and reflects on the significant impact of collaborating with local communities. The Digital Scholars...
December 8, 2023
Minding test anxiety
Increasing anxiety and stress remain problematic among students before upcoming tests or exams, and the study conducted by Dr. Bryan White and Dr. Linda Eaton found a path to address these issues with their research on mindfulness. With support from the UW Bothell Scholarship, Research, and Creative Practice (SRCP) Grant Program, they collaborated with students...
November 30, 2023
Connected Learning and Sponsored Research FY2023 Annual Report
The Offices of Sponsored Research and Connected Learning are proud to present their efforts through the FY2023 Annual Report. This report showcases sponsored research data at UW Bothell and how students engage in connected learning programs.
November 30, 2023
My Story: Voting as a call to action for social change
Andy Walker-Tran appreciated NextGen Civic Leader Corps for allowing him to practice civic engagement and realize the importance of voting as the young generation. After participating in forming a worker union at Starbucks, He pointed out how voting enables young people to express their demand for change and how joining the NextGen Corps helps him...
November 3, 2023
Graduate students contribute to local city’s development
Students in Dr. Jung’s Master of Arts in Policy Studies (MAPS) class have intended to assist the city in achieving its vision of creating a welcoming and cohesive community that respects all after being exposed to numerous community issues in Lynnwood. To collect opinions from different backgrounds, undergraduates organized World Cafe, a community-engaged event that...
October 19, 2023
Journey to self-growth through teaching kids to code
As a member of the Digital Scholar program, Parisa Soltanian and other participants collaborated with a community partner to put what they have learned into practice in the 2023 summer quarter. The Digital Scholar program from the Office of Connected Learning provides first-generation students with several digital skill trainings, including digital marketing and data analytics.
October 6, 2023
FY2024 UW Bothell Sponsored Awards
Congratulations to the following researchers who have received funding announcements or continued funding this year: July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024. New awards will be added as they come in. Neurodiversity for Connected Learning Dr. Annuska Zolyomi Sponsor: Connected Learning Alliance Proposed Start date: 3/1/2023 | End date: 12/31/2023 Collaborative Research: Racial Equity: Reimagining...
September 25, 2023