News from the Office of Connected Learning
Population Health: India- Same Life Different Reality by Nikki Creek
Nikki studied population health in India, where firsthand experiences reshaped her understanding of global health, privilege, and human connection. Working with community health nurses near Vellore, she researched issues such as childhood injuries, malnutrition, and HPV vaccination while learning how history, politics, and infrastructure shape health outcomes. Through deep cultural exchange and hospitality, Nikki gained...
September 30, 2025
Connected Learning FY2025 Annual Report
The Office of Connected Learning is proud to present their efforts through the FY2025 Annual Report. This publication showcases how students engage in connected learning programs at UW Bothell. View accessible Word version without styling.
September 26, 2025
Restoration projects benefit local communities
UW Bothell’s senior environmental capstone gives students the chance to apply classroom learning to real restoration projects in partnership with local organizations. Under the guidance of Dr. Amy Lambert, students worked on hands-on projects ranging from assessing soil health at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park, to restoring pollinator habitats at the former Wayne Golf Course, to...
September 5, 2025
My Story: Building connections locally and abroad by Adam Chhor
Throughout his time at UW Bothell, Adam discovered how connecting across cultures and disciplines shaped his growth, from community-based research with Cambodian gardeners to building machine-learning tools for biologists, studying abroad in Tokyo, and leading an inclusive robotics team. These experiences strengthened his passion for global engagement and ultimately led him to serve as a...
August 29, 2025
Community partnerships spawn salmon education for local park
Ash Putzke, a UW Bothell senior in Earth System Science and Biology, helped create new educational salmon signage and geocaching tours for Kirkland’s O.O. Denny Park as part of a long-standing partnership between UW Bothell and the Finn Hill Neighborhood Alliance. Working with faculty and the Collaborative for Socio-Ecological Engagement (CoSEE), Putzke transformed research on...
August 28, 2025
My London leap of faith by Janeyra Ruiz-Navarrete
Janeyra once believed studying abroad was out of reach, but after attending a workshop and hearing from students with similar backgrounds, she found the confidence to pursue a program in London. Despite early fears about being away from home, navigating the city, and making friends, she quickly adapted, built meaningful friendships, and embraced new experiences....
August 25, 2025
2025 President’s Medalist blazes her own path
Emerald Chuesh, who graduated in June with a bachelor’s degree in Health Studies from the University of Washington Bothell, was named the 2025 President’s Medal recipient, the highest academic honor awarded to a UW Bothell student. Her passion for research and participation on a test anxiety project helped her grow and become more open to...
July 31, 2025
Improving CPR outcomes with robot assistance
Dr. Jong Yoon, associate professor in the University of Washington Bothell’s School of STEM, is developing technology to better support first responders in these critical moments through his Smart Medical Devices Lab, Yoon leads the “Collaborative Robot-Assisted Ultrasound System for CPR” project. Dr. Yoon emphasizes that the project’s goal is not only to create innovative...
July 24, 2025
Solo Seoul Exploration by Elizabeth Pham-Brehm
Elizabeth Pham-Brehm, a Study Abroad Ambassador, reflects on her transformative experience studying abroad in South Korea. What began as a daunting solo trip to Yonsei University became a journey of independence and personal growth. By navigating housing, classes and everyday life on her own, Elizabeth explored Korea more deeply, met new people and embraced new...
July 18, 2025
Measuring biases of GenAI
Dr. Afra Mashhadi, an assistant professor at the University of Washington Bothell, focuses her research on identifying and addressing bias in generative AI (GenAI) systems like ChatGPT. Dr. Mashhadi collaborates with UW’s Information School, and a team of student researchers in her latest research called The AuditLab project aimed to create a set of algorithms...
July 17, 2025
