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Digital Scholars gain experience through campus internships
First launched in 2021, the Digital Scholars Program at the University of Washington Bothell provides traditionally underserved students with training in a diverse set of digital skills — such as marketing, data analytics, social media and data visualization — over the course of three quarters. One of the most vital components of the program is the summer project or internship that serves as the culmination of the knowledge and skills that students gained. Through these internships, students have the opportunity to apply what they've learned in the first two quarters to the real world. In previous years, these internships were made possible through off-campus community partnerships. For this year’s cohort, however, students had the chance to apply their digital know-how directly to campus operations. “This year, we worked with on-campus partners to develop internships for our Digital Scholars,” said Dr. Jesi Egan, director of undergraduate research & creative projects. “We wanted to strengthen our first-gen students’ sense of belonging at…
UW Bothell community raises student-support funds at annual luncheon
Friends, supporters, alumni and students — an entire community — joined together on Nov. 19 for the University of Washington Bothell’s I ❤ UW Bothell Luncheon. This annual fundraiser both celebrates students and highlights how we can best support them. More than 360 attendees this year raised more than $252,000, which will be directed to essential student programs such as scholarships and the critical aid funds that help students who have financial emergencies or require temporary assistance to meet basic needs. Showcasing student successes Stories about how students thrive during their UW Bothell Husky experience were central to the event. Some of those experiences were on display at a “pre-party” before the main program as multiple students from campus clubs met with attendees to showcase their projects and passions. Students also participated during the luncheon’s main program. The Vietnamese Student Association wowed the crowd with a traditional fan dance performance. Numerous student voices were…
Game-based Aud•It drums up awareness for hearing impairments
Dr. Kaibao Nie collaborates with researchers around the world to improve access to hearing-loss screenings.