News from School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Boeing partners with School of STEM to create capstone project

The School of STEM at the University of Washington, Bothell (UWB) has shared several successful collaborations with industry through its engineering capstone program. This year was special however, as for the first time, the School of STEM was honored to have Boeing as one of our industry partners. This year Boeing engineers collaborated with students...

July 31, 2023

Astrophysicists report solid evidence for a background hum of gravitational waves

Astrophysicists have found the best evidence yet for a low-frequency “hum” of gravitational waves rippling through the cosmos, based on 15 years’ worth of ultra-precise measurements checking the timing of radio pulses from distant stars. The evidence, newly published in the Astrophysical Journal Letters, comes from several teams of researchers, including several from the University...

June 30, 2023

Astronomy Day: Learning through teaching 

During Astronomy Day in the University of Washington Bothell’s Commons Hall in May, students from Dr. Paola Rodríguez Hidalgo’s Intro to Astronomy course presented on topics ranging from black holes and the Big Bang Theory to moon phases and the solar system. Every year, Rodríguez Hidalgo’s students organize the event as an opportunity to teach...

June 22, 2023

A humble and accomplished student leader

Hithem Ghadamsi wasn’t the type of student who would brag about his accomplishments. According to his professors at the University of Washington Bothell, he was a disciplined student and a leader among his peers — but not the kind of leader who took credit for his work or boasted about his achievements. His work, however,...

June 22, 2023

Symposium showcases undergraduate research, recognizes outstanding mentors

More than 30 students from the University of Washington Bothell presented at the 26th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium held at UW’s Mary Gates Hall in Seattle on Friday, May 19. This year’s symposium hosted presentations by undergraduates from across the three UW campuses. The UW Bothell students presented 20 different research projects and topics, ranging...

June 9, 2023

Expert provides tips on how to cope with smoke in NYC

As smoky air continues to engulf New York City, experts are weighing in on what to expect in the coming days, and how to cope. In an interview with Pat Kiernan Thursday night, University of Washington professor Dan Jaffe said smoke from the fires isn’t rising up, like with a campfire, due to the number...

June 8, 2023

Recruiting, retaining, and advancing women in cybersecurity — WiCyS 2023

By Lacey Arnold As our lives become increasingly digitalized, cybersecurity has never been more important. The predicted cost of cybercrime is estimated to hit $8 trillion this year and $10.5 trillion by 2025, according to Cybersecurity Ventures.   It is vital to have skilled cybersecurity professionals to help keep data and information safe from hackers and other...

April 27, 2023