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Saving salmon, one mural at a time
Restoring salmon in local creeks requires educating the community on their whereabouts. In this story [seattletimes.com], The Seattle Times reports on high school senior Austin Picinich’s mural project that was informed by the work of Dr. Jeff Jensen, teaching professor in the School of STEM.
September 30, 2022
Economic poisoning by agriculture
In “Economic Poisoning,” Dr. Adam Romero provides an intriguing reconceptualization of pesticides by connecting farming ecosystems to technology and the economy.
September 23, 2022
Two gold STARS for UW Bothell
UW Bothell has earned a gold rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements in Grounds and in Water from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.
September 15, 2022
New digital skills put to good use
Sophomore Minh Than participated in the new Digital Scholars Program at UW Bothell where she honed her computer skills while helping fellow immigrants in need.
September 14, 2022
Grappling with impacts to student grades
Reporters look into long-lasting effects the pandemic has on learning and grades across several Puget Sound school districts. And while student engagement is improving, “there is a ways to go.” Wayne Au, professor and interim dean in the School of Educational Studies, is quoted.
September 4, 2022
Wildfire smoke is here to stay
August and September in the Pacific Northwest now come with a reliable risk of wildfire smoke cause our our health — physical and mental — to suffer. But local governments are still working out how to protect people from this polluted air. Dan Jaffe, professor and chair in the School of STEM, is quoted.
September 4, 2022
Mental health matters
Suicide is the second-highest leading cause of death for people ages 10 to 24. This KING 5 story reports on the program developed by the School of Nursing & Health Studies and Verdant Health Commission to train students and teens to provide mental health support for their peers.
August 19, 2022
Expanding regional research opportunities
A grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation allows UW Bothell faculty to help students overcome geographic, economic and academic barriers to pursuing graduate studies in STEM.
August 19, 2022
Democratizing business leadership education
UW Bothell and the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce came together to launch the Eastside Mini-MBA — a pioneering executive certificate program aimed at developing the next generation of inspirational business leaders in the Eastside community.
August 4, 2022
UW Bothell awarded for its excellence and innovation in sustainability
UW Bothell has received the 2022 Excellence and Innovation Award for Sustainability and Sustainable Development from the American Association of State Colleges and Universities.
July 28, 2022
Legacy award 2022
Mary Hammons and Conrad Brown are the 2022 recipients of UW Bothell’s Legacy Award. The couple honor the legacy of their daughter through an endowed scholarship for nursing students.
July 22, 2022
Libraries, lakes and learning
Through a Libraries Love Lakes project, students in Dr. Avery Cook Shinneman’s Limnology class and the Woodinville Library created kits filled with fun, educational activities to help children in the Bothell area foster an appreciation for lakes.
July 22, 2022