News from the Office of Connected Learning
Seoul-ful Summer: My Internship Adventure in Korea’s Capital City – w/ Sumaya Yusuf
The wonderful experience of the kindness from locals and the breathtaking views motivated Sumaya Yusuf to step out of the comfort zone and embrace the challenges in this foreign country. The collaboration with the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) and the Global Initiatives from the Office of Connected Learning introduced her to an eight-week...
August 10, 2023
The mark of a mentor
Not being aware of the available resources when in need appears often in many immigrant families. The Latino Education & Training Institute has partnered with students from UW Bothell to discuss relevant community-engaged research on this phenomenon in more detail. The Latino Leadership Initiative program is a cohort style program for Latino/a/x students. In partnership...
August 8, 2023
Old man, old sport: New place, new mindset w/ Rico Espinosa in Spain
Words cannot describe how thrilled Rico Espinosa was when he finally got to participate in a UW Bothell Faculty Led study abroad program to Spain as non-traditional university student. Rico is a retired veteran, and married with kids, motivated to participate in a study abroad program because of his love for soccer and his favorite...
August 8, 2023
High-Impact Practices Faculty Fellowship for Pre-Major Students
Congratulations to the 20 faculty participants in the 2023-24 HIP Faculty Fellowship! This fellowship is designed to support faculty who wish to develop High Impact Practice (HIP) assignments for lower division students.
August 7, 2023
WSECU named first corporate recipient of Legacy Award
As the 2023 University of Washington Bothell’s Legacy Award recipient, Washington State Employees Credit Union (WSECU) has contributed to various events and programs for UW Bothell students including the Digital Scholars program. Because of the support from WSECU, the Digital Scholars Program will be doubling the number of students it will serve in the next...
July 27, 2023
Learning How to Slow Down as an American: The Spanish Lifestyle – w/ Noor Sandhu
Slowing down in life seldom came to Noor Sandhu’s mind before traveling to Spain with the study abroad program hosted by Global Initiatives. Their national lifestyle around family and friends blew her away and made her rethink the balance between life and family.
July 20, 2023
Sippin’ on Some Europe: A Travel of Transcendence – w/ Bentley Artison
Joining the Global Initiatives program UW Bothell IAS Spain & France: Americans in Europe (Exile and Belonging) before graduating helps Bentley Artison walk out of his anxiety and learn about what’s life. Lessons about self-growth and values in Spain encourage him to put all these precious experiences into practice and to nourish his future career...
July 17, 2023
Spring 2023 UW Bothell Sponsored Awards
Congratulations to the following researchers who have received funding announcements or continued funding this spring: April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023.
July 15, 2023
Student Academic Showcase features research and capstone projects
In June 2023, UW Bothell held the Student Academic Showcase to introduce research topics across multiple areas for connecting students with community partners. From environmental issues like “Mitigating impacts of seasonal flooding” to neural concerns about “Researching the currently incurable,” students utilized this opportunity to present their results and exchange opinions with others.
June 24, 2023
Symposium showcases undergraduate research, recognizes outstanding mentors
The Undergraduate Research Symposium, an annual research event, created a stage for all three UW campuses to unveil their findings and exchange their opinions with scholars across fields. At the event, Dr. Paola Rodríguez Hidalgo, an assistant professor in UW Bothell’s School of STEM, was recognized for her dedication and was announced as the recipient of...
June 9, 2023
