Collaborative for Socio-Ecological Engagement News

Category: Research

Understanding English Holly Invasion at Saint Edward State Park

New research by Santiago Lopez connects science, stewardship, and climate resilience Urban forests play a vital role in supporting biodiversity, community well-being, and environmental learning, yet they are especially vulnerable to invasive species. New research by Santiago Lopez, former director and long-time advisor to the Collaborative for Socio-Ecological Engagement (CoSEE), sheds important light on how...

February 3, 2026

A passion for pollinators

In her capstone project, senior Katrina Briggs blends citizen science and a love of pollinators in “Bee Monitoring 101.” In healthy, functioning ecosystems, every species has a role to play. From the clams that filter ocean water to the predators that keep prey species in check, biodiversity is what makes life on Earth possible. And...

June 5, 2025

UW Bothell receives $800k for programs leading to green-economy careers

An initiative at the University of Washington Bothell to prepare the next generation of students for the green economy has received $811,061 as part of $19.4 million secured by Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) for community projects across the 1st Congressional District in Washington state. The budget was approved by the U.S. Congress in late December...

January 12, 2023