May 2016

Artist Stephen Watson used the laser cutter at University of Washington Bothell's Makerspace to prepare an installation based on a layout of pentagon tiles. With the laser cutting 200 or 300 hand-size pentagons from the sheets of plastic glass, Watson said he could expand the art he creates using herbs and spices. The math art goes on public display at the fourth floor vista of Discovery Hall 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Thursday. 

University of Washington Bothell lecturer Keya Sen has received a Fulbright Global Scholar Award to conduct public health research in India, China and Bangladesh. Her project is based on research she began in 2014 at UW Bothell on the pathogen campylobacter carried by crows that roost in the campus wetlands. The bacteria can cause illness. A microbiologist, Sen explores the crow's role at the genetic level.

Samara Reynolds has joined the University of Washington Bothell Student Affairs team as the new Director of Career Services. The office helps UW Bothell students build job search skills, explore career interests and connect with employers. Alumni can engage in one-on-one career counseling for free for one quarter after graduation and at a cost after that. They can attend any UW Bothell career events and workshops for free indefinitely.

Many experts believe the Northwest is overdue for the “big one,” a devastating earthquake. UW Bothell Interactive Media Design seniors Amber Fusaro, Joni Roe, Jeremiah Fansler and Anna Nguyen took on the challenge of disaster preparedness by creating a game, “Plan-It: Disaster.” The Daily reports it’s a first-person video game aimed at teaching what items to take in the case of an emergency. 

Chancellor Wolf Yeigh has presented Distinguished Undergraduate Research and Creative Practice Mentor Awards to faculty members Brent Lagesse and Julie Shayne. Lagesse is an assistant professor in the Computing and Software Systems Division and an expert in cyber security. Shayne is a lecturer in the School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences and faculty coordinator for gender, women and sexuality studies.