News from the Office of Connected Learning
EERC Topographic Map
The Collaboratory teamed up with the UW Bothell at the Environmental Education and Research Center (EERC) at St. Edward State Park to design a topographic map model of the park. Santiago Lopez and Lily Cason from the EERC communicated with the Collaboratory through the whole design process to fabricate a perfect replica of St. Edward...
April 12, 2024
Black spaces in place-based education
Lecturer Dion Crommarty introduces the concept of place-based education through his class “Place-Based Education Through the Prism of Blackness and Black Education.” His goal is to motivate students and future educators to explore the abundant contribution of African Americans in building and shaping local communities through learning their distinct perspectives and history. Community-Engaged Learning and...
April 12, 2024
2023 ISCRM Fellows
Congratulations to the 2023 ISCRM Fellows: Jayma, Joanna, and Salvador. The UW Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine (ISCRM) is a competitive fellowship intended to enhance the educational experience of an undergraduate student while they are engaged in research guided by UW ISCRM faculty. The Bothell students receive a summer research stipend, which is...
April 11, 2024
2024 Digital Scholars Cohort Announced
Congratulations to the 2024 Digital Scholars cohort. Students participate in an experience that provides digital skills training with career and major exploration over three quarters (spring through fall). The Digital Scholars community brings together students, professors, staff, community partners, and alumni to help students develop digital skills and a strong network of supporters. Students also...
April 3, 2024
NextGen Student Ambassador Builds Network around Public Service
By Caleb Rasmussen, a NextGen Civic Leader Corps Ambassador from the University of Washington Bothell. I had the greatest opportunity to travel to Tempe, Arizona, this February, for the 2024 Next Generation Service Corps Leadership Conference at Arizona State University (ASU). The first day of the conference I had the pleasure to get to know...
April 1, 2024
Student capstones center real-world applications
Various STEM students showcased their projects on biological and physical sciences, engineering, mathematics, and computing and software systems in the winter 2024 Undergraduate Capstone & Symposium presentations. From a mental health chatbot to designing an organic molecule for cancer treatment, undergraduates were able to apply their in-class knowledge to help solve real-world problems. The STEM...
March 30, 2024
UW Bothell SRCP Seed Grant Recipients 2024
Congratulations to the following faculty who have received funding! The UW Bothell SRCP Seed Grant Program is intended to competitively support UW Bothell faculty in all disciplines. We hope to continue building the research capacity and extramural support for faculty across all Schools. Each year, Academic Affairs supports the program with $250,000 in funding. Award...
March 22, 2024
Business students partnered with NAMI to interview community partners for mental health issues
Students from Lecturer Laura Umetsu‘s business writing class, B BUS 307, worked with NAMI to interview organizations and members from the communities. NAMI Seattle has been partnering with Umetsu to bring awareness to the positive impacts and resources that NAMI provides. These interviews were completed in the 2023 to 2024 academic year. This class received Course Support...
March 19, 2024
Influencing public policy that affects public health
Graduate researchers from the UW Bothell Community Health & Social Justice program proposed and discussed public health issues with lawmakers on Legislative Education Day. By presenting their research and exchanging insights with lawmakers, students were able to foster the empowerment to tackle health disparities and encourage them to continue advocating for change beyond the legislative...
February 8, 2024
Students help local residents love where they live
UW Bothell students from the School of Business collaborate with the city of Kenmore to collect community feedback for the city’s future development through a Community-Engaged Learning & Research course. Their “Love Where You Live” project not only cultivates students’ practical experience learning but also fosters the connected partnership between the university and the community....
February 8, 2024