News from the Office of Connected Learning
Category: Student Cohorts, Fellowships and Awards
Making the most of a second chance
For Thomas Purchas, returning to the University of Washington Bothell was more than a second chance. It became the start of a journey shaped by research, mentorship and discovery. After taking an econometrics course with Dr. Xiahua (Anny) Wei, he was encouraged to pursue an independent research project through the UW Bothell Summer Research Award,...
June 30, 2026
Students honored for civic engagement
Two UW Bothell students are being recognized for turning leadership into meaningful action on campus and beyond. Aamena Ellithy and Alondra Guzman were named the 2026 recipients of the Chancellor’s Student Civic Leadership Awards, an honor that celebrates students who address important community issues through service, advocacy and social impact. Ellithy, a Law, Economics &...
June 18, 2026
Honorees announced for 2026 undergraduate research recognition awards
The University of Washington Population Health Initiative has announced the 27 students receiving 2026 Population Health Recognition Awards in conjunction with the Undergraduate Research Symposium. The awardees represent UW Bothell, Seattle and Tacoma, with 22 student-led projects recognized for their relevance to population health, innovation and presentation. Congratulations to this year’s awardees for their outstanding...
May 25, 2026
2026 Student Academic Showcase celebrates learning, collaboration and achievement
The 2026 Student Academic Showcase brought together students, faculty, staff, and community partners to celebrate learning, research, creativity, and collaboration across UW Bothell and its surrounding communities. As a campus-wide event, the Showcase highlights the many ways students engaged with academic inquiry, community partnerships, and innovative projects while providing opportunities to share their work with...
May 21, 2026
UW Bothell Celebrates Seven Husky 100 Honorees
Each spring, the University of Washington recognizes 100 students across all three campuses who are making the most of their Husky Experience, inside and outside the classroom. These students are curious, resilient and committed to using innovation, collaboration and creativity to make a difference in their communities and beyond. Congratulations to UW Bothell’s 2026 Husky...
April 20, 2026
Finding My Path in Stem Cell Research by Davis Liu
Dear future researchers, For 11 weeks last summer, I spent my time exploring research at the Institute of Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine (ISCRM). I had matched into Dr. Marcinek’s lab, studying aging and its effect on mitochondria. Growing up in my parents’ acupuncture clinic, I found an interest in both nerves and muscles of...
January 21, 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
Digital Scholars gain experience through campus internships
Launched in 2021, UW Bothell’s Digital Scholars Program trains traditionally underserved students in digital skills like marketing, data analytics and social media. The program concludes with a summer internship where students apply what they have learned to real-world projects. This year, students worked directly with campus departments. From improving digital accessibility and branding in the...
December 3, 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
