News from the Office of Connected Learning
Category: Community-Engaged Learning and Research
LETI celebrates its 13th year shaping Latino leadership in Washington
Forty-four students from University of Washington Bothell, Edmonds College, and Skagit Valley College graduated from the Latino Educational Training Institute’s (LETI) Latino Leadership Initiative, which was hosted at UW Bothell. The program equips students with leadership training, mentorship, networking, and community service experience to help them empower their communities and strengthen cultural pride. UW Bothell participants...
June 2, 2025
Student research and capstone projects celebrated in annual showcase
At UW Bothell’s 2025 Student Academic Showcase, nearly 100 students across disciplines participated to demonstrate their efforts through research and capstone projects and their application to tackle real-world challenges. Ranging from an exploration of female CEO’s positive influence on corporate culture and DEI practices, the development of a hand-sized ECG device for improving heart rate...
May 28, 2025
Annual symposium recognizes undergraduate researchers and their mentors
The University of Washington celebrated the 28th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, with more than 40 UW Bothell students showcasing their efforts across 39 research projects. In addition to the numerous topics, ranging from an introduction to a fingertip ECG monitoring device to a study on Afghan women’s resilience through underground education, the event also honored...
May 5, 2025
Husky Herald -Empowering Communities and Students
Every April, Global Volunteer Month celebrates the power of service and community engagement. In UW Bothell, this is embodied through the Office of Connected Learning (OCL) and its Community-Engaged Learning and Research (CELR) program. CELR students Sabrina Oliveira and Hazel Kaushik each found meaningful ways to connect learning with community impact. Sabrina Oliveira, CELR Program Assistant,...
May 2, 2025
Graduate students partner with city of Redmond in community-engaged capstones
UW Bothell graduates in the Master of Arts in Policy Studies (MAPS) program collaborated with the city of Redmond for their capstone projects, tackling local critical issues as well as putting their knowledge into practice. The campus-city cooperation not only tested students’ critical thinking and practical ability on real-life problems but also benefited the city...
May 1, 2025
A more meaningful map
After recognizing the continuous struggle with outdated maps at Saint Edward State Park in Kenmore, UW Bothell intern, Janelle Adsuara, led the Mapping the Park 101 to re-map the lost trails utilizing advanced GIS and GNSS technology. The CoSEE class gathered 30 volunteers to collect geographical and ecological data, not only contributing to future conservation...
April 11, 2025
For the sake of a caring school climate
K’Leia Wilson expands on-campus experiences to her future career, supporting marginalized students and helping them discover their voices in class. She received several recognition for contributing to mental health services through her private practice, Mood Check Therapy, and Meridian Park Elementary, and for committing to fostering inclusive learning environments in communities.
March 11, 2025
Latino Program in Washington Encourages Young Latinos to Pursue Higher Education
Undergraduates at UW Bothell participated in the Latino Leadership Initiative (LLI) program to help young Latinos build confidence and leadership skills for pursuing higher education. Not only were Bothell High School students able to receive mentorship from LLI participants on college preparation, resume workshops, and financial aid sessions, but this program also addresses the scarcity...
February 28, 2025
Embracing creativity and discovery in first-year courses
Dr. Jason Lambacher explores walking and comedy through the lens of arts, politics, and society in his Discovery Core Experience courses, “The Art & Politics of Walking” and “The Art & Politics of Comedy.” He invites students to conduct experiential research, examine historical events or policies, and encourage critical thinking skill development with interdisciplinary learning...
February 4, 2025
The Civics Generation
To help Generation Z undergraduates build civic connections through public service, the NextGen Civic Leader Corps offers skill-building workshops and real-world opportunities to encourage students to explore civics regardless of their career path. The Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, the CELE Center, and the Volcker Alliance collaborated on this program after recognizing the...
December 23, 2024
