News from the School of STEM
How wildfire smoke impacts childcare practices
Dr. Sharon A. Jones, professor in the Department of Engineering & Mathematics, is part of an ongoing research project examining how childcare providers adapt to wildfire smoke.
October 15, 2026
CBIT’s BioImpact Summer Camps brings early biotechnology education to high school students
The Center for Biotechnology Innovation & Training held five-day immersive summer camps for high school students interested in biotechnology and entrepreneurship.
October 9, 2026
Internship offers real-world experience with geographic information systems
As part of a partnership between the city of Kenmore and UW Bothell's Collaborative for Socio-Ecological Engagement, two recent STEM graduates had the opportunity to engage in hands-on work with geographic information systems.
October 8, 2026
Welcoming new faculty to the School of STEM 2026
Join us in welcoming seven new faculty members to the School of STEM this year!
October 6, 2026
Making environmental education more accessible
This summer, recent Mathematics Alumna Cassandra Humarang ('26) interned with UW Bothell’s Collaborative for Socio-Ecological Engagement to enhance sensory experiences in children's books, focusing on environmental education.
September 28, 2026
Alumni Q&A: Jui Bangali
Learn how a UW Bothell master's degree helped launch a career at Microsoft and discover the advice she has for students considering a similar path.
September 25, 2026
Dr. Geetha Thamilarasu appointed chair of the Department of Computing & Software Systems
With a vision on innovation, student success and the future of AI, Dr. Geetha Thamilarasu has been appointed chair of the Department of Computing & Software Systems.
September 24, 2026
New study abroad program brings UW students to South Korea
In a new study abroad program co-led by Dr. Jong Yoon, professor in the Department of Engineering & Mathematics, students traveled to South Korea to learn about engineering and Korean culture.
September 21, 2026
Alumni Q&A: Brenda Sugey Vega Contreras
Learn how a UW Bothell graduate certificate and master's degree helped launch a career at Microsoft and discover the advice she has for students considering a similar path.
September 17, 2026
Samantha Szeki Boggs, 2026 Husky 100 honoree
Samantha Szeki Boggs, 2026 Husky 100 honoree, shares the story of how she ended up in Electrical Engineering at UW Bothell.
September 9, 2026
