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
As Cool as a Capybara: Connecting with nature in the Pantanal Region by Alexander Kennedy
In Campo Grande, Brazil, Alexander discovered a city where wildlife and culture are deeply connected from capybaras sunbathing in the parks to vibrant blue araras soaring above murals and neighborhoods. Conversations with Indigenous Terena leaders and visits to a local art exhibition showed him how these birds symbolize protection and identity. Grateful for the experience,...
August 25, 2025
Windmills and Walking Shoes by Gabriel Landry
Gabriel’s study abroad journey through Belgium and the Netherlands began not with windmills but with the reality of walking nearly 30,000 steps a day as his class explored eleven museums across Antwerp. From Renaissance masterpieces to contemporary installations, he learned as much from the art as from navigating cobblestone streets and the physical challenge of...
August 11, 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
Seoul Diaries by Jasmeet Kainth
Jas’s first solo study abroad in Seoul quickly became a transformative adventure, from navigating the city alone on her first day to building a routine studying in Yeonnam-dong’s cozy cafés and exploring Hongdae’s nightlife. She made unforgettable memories visiting Namsan Tower, experiencing K pop culture up close, and traveling beyond Seoul to places like Busan,...
July 30, 2025
