News from the Office of Connected Learning

What Climate Data Can Tell Us About Stock Behavior by Thomas Purchas

This summer I looked to tackle the research question of how extreme weather events affected stocks within the energy sector. I found this to be an important question to answer because there appears to be an increased incidence of extreme weather events going on as time passes. It is important to understand the effects of...

January 7, 2026

Building a Low-Cost Physics Device by Joseph Del Gianni

Q&A with Joseph Del Gianni What did I do this summer?  The purpose of my research is to develop an inexpensive, open source speed of light time of flight measurement device and associated curricula and lab manuals for undergraduate physics students. The device consists of a pulsed laser that fires the light across a measured...

January 7, 2026

Fall 2025 Mary Gates Awardees

Congratulations to five Bothell students for receiving the 2025 Mary Gates Endowment for Students in Autumn quarter. This scholarship provides $5,000 disbursed over two quarters and is intended to enhance the educational experiences of undergraduates while they are engaged in leadership and research guided by faculty. Mary Gates Leadership Scholarship Adrian Eccleston Degree: Extended Pre-MajorMentor: Gabi Cuna,...

January 7, 2026

Opening New Doors: My Study Abroad Journey in Japan by Maja Makowska

What began as a way to fulfill Arts & Humanities credits became a deeply meaningful study abroad experience in Japan for Maja. Through immersive classes, field trips to cities like Hiroshima and Osaka, and collaboration with local university students, the program helped her gain cultural insight, independence, and a broader academic perspective beyond her major....

December 11, 2025

Beyond the Single Story: Connecting With People, Not Perceptions by Catherine Cruz

Catherine’s second study abroad experience in Rwanda became a deeply transformative journey that challenged assumptions and reshaped her understanding of Africa. Through close collaboration with UW and African Leadership University students, immersive discussions on nation-building, sports development, health, and human rights, and meaningful everyday moments, Catherine found connection, growth, and a new sense of belonging....

December 10, 2025

Researching to Protect Birds by Joonjoo Lee

If I could direct your attention to a window in a building across a street on a sunny day, you might see a vivid image of a tree reflected in/on the glass. Look familiar? That same clear image can also be a complete reflection of a forest wherein a bird could mistake it for a...

November 26, 2025

Stepping Into the Lab: How I Found Connections by Emmy Tumurbat, Digital Scholars 2025

As part of my internship for this program, I worked at the environmental science lab on restoring a piece of equipment used to analyze chemical compounds in water samples for analytes such as ammonia, orthophosphate, and nitrate. The task sounded simple: we were given this machine called the Lachat QuikChem 8500 Flow Injection Analysis system,...

November 26, 2025

Bridging Numbers and People by Jayden Guan, Digital Scholars 2025

Q&A with Jayden Guan, Digital Scholars Intern 2025. Introduce your summer internship to readers who might not know what you did.  My summer internship was a data analytics role for the UW Bothell Advancement team, revolving around Alumni data. One of our main projects was compiling an updated list of alumni working at various target...

November 25, 2025

A Parisian dream by Epharata Mohamed

Epharata’s study abroad experience in Paris pushed her beyond her comfort zone and helped her grow in confidence and independence. Navigating a new language, city, and daily life on her own taught her to be resourceful, embrace uncertainty, and take risks. Through small but meaningful moments like exploring the city solo and discovering new interests;...

November 25, 2025