News from the Office of Connected Learning

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

Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor Awards

Dr. Charlie Collins, associate professor in the School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences at UW Bothell, has received a 2026 Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor Award. Each year, UW Undergraduate Research Symposium presenters are invited to nominate mentors who have made a meaningful impact on their undergraduate research experience. This year’s awardees are recognized for outstanding...

May 19, 2026

UW Bothell students’ immersive ‘schooling’ searches for struggling kokanee salmon

UW Bothell students and alumni are helping track the return of Lake Sammamish kokanee salmon, a small native fish population that was once thought to be nearly extinct. On a cold April night, student researchers worked alongside Dr. Jeff Jensen in Jacobs Creek, setting traps and monitoring the waters for kokanee fry. After winter flooding...

May 18, 2026

Making meaningful opportunities for students 

Dana Washington, community-engaged learning program manager in UW Bothell’s Office of Connected Learning, has received the 2025-26 Distinguished Accomplishments Award for her work strengthening community partnerships and expanding hands-on learning opportunities for students. Washington supports more than 100 community partners and works with faculty across all five schools and first-year programs to connect classroom learning...

May 15, 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

Books Beyond Words: Designing Visual Tools for Inclusive Learning by Max Simpson

This summer I devoted my time on a good variety of tasks, all relating to the building of an interactive library for the Collaborative for Socio-Ecological Engagement (CoSEE) under my mentor Maddie Iem, the CoSEE Project Manager. My work first involved researching the values CoSEE sets out to embody in their design work. My research...

April 16, 2026

STEM undergraduates showcase research and capstones 

At the winter 2026 STEM Symposium, University of Washington Bothell students showcased research and capstone projects across fields like computer science, biology and engineering. The event highlighted how students apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges through presentations and hands-on projects. From developing a health-tracking app designed for older adults to researching innovative cancer treatments using...

April 2, 2026