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With help from Amazon Catalyst, UW Bothell faculty member Tyler Folsom is leading a group of students working to develop self-driving bicycles. Costing far less than a self-driving car, autonomous bikes could improve traffic safety, speed up urban transportation and save energy, reducing climate change.

On Saturday, Sept. 24, the UW Bothell Alumni Council will host its signature Husky football viewing party. Proceeds from the viewing party, which is hosted in partnership with Technology Access Foundation (TAF) and the School of Educational Studies, will support teacher equity in Washington state. All are welcome at this fun, spirited event! Register online at: https://events.uw.edu/viewingparty.

Runners in the University of Washington Bothell 5k Run/Walk are not only enjoying a brisk outing with friends they’re also supporting students with much-appreciated scholarships. The event has raised more than $150,000 since its inception and it’s now a part of the UW’s Dawg Dash series.

Philip Akers has been named the new vice chancellor for advancement and external relations at the University of Washington Bothell.