News from the School of STEM
Category: Department of Biological Sciences
Autumn 2025 Quarterly Crossroads
Autumn 2025 edition, a quarterly newsletter highlighting updates from the dean and stories celebrating ten years of the math REU, marine conservation, Green Chemistry Commitment, CPR robot assistance, STARS students, and much more!
December 5, 2025
Dean Jennifer McLoud-Mann expands opportunities
Ten months into her permanent role, School of STEM Dean Jennifer Mcloud-Mann is expanding partnerships and possibilities in an ongoing commitment to student success.
November 3, 2025
Environmental internships provide opportunity for interdisciplinary work
An internship program launched by the Lake Forest Park Stewardship Foundation brought students across majors and colleges together to conduct research on urban watersheds.
October 10, 2025
STEM Symposium Awards — 2025
On June 13, 2025, the School of STEM brought together students for the spring undergraduate STEM Symposium, where students showcased their latest research and projects. A highlight of the day was the 2nd annual award recognition ceremony, a powerful celebration honoring faculty, philanthropic donors, and students.
July 22, 2025
Expanding horizons: how research and field opportunities inspire UW Bothell biology students
In autumn 2024, Assistant Professor Dr. Han-Wei Shih planned two field trips to Just – Biologics and the Allen Institute for his molecular biology students to broaden their understanding of the diverse, interdisciplinary careers available locally.
April 1, 2025
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
The buzz on Camilo Acosta
Alumnus Camilo Acosta has an important job as the Japanese beetle eradication coordinator in Washington state, helping to catch the insects — which devour more than 300 different plant species — by the thousands. Read the story in UW Bothell news.
December 28, 2021
Undergraduates invited to research stem cells
Three UW Bothell undergraduates were awarded fellowships — usually bestowed just to graduate and post-doctoral students — to research heart development, kidney disease and osteoporosis. Read the story in UW Bothell news.
December 28, 2021
A showcase of research & creativity
As a window into the world of new ideas, the campus library showcases recent publications by the faculty at the University of Washington Bothell and at Cascadia College. Four STEM faculty are included in the UW Bothell news list of publications on showcase.
November 22, 2021