News from the School of STEM
Category: Department of Engineering Mathematics
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
Celebrating ten years of the Mathematics Research Experience for Undergraduates program
Founded in 2015, the Mathematics Research Experience for Undergraduates program aims to increase the participation of underrepresented students in STEM and encourage them to go to graduate school. Ten years later, the program continues to welcome students from across the country.
December 4, 2025
New hearing testing app makes audio screening more accessible
Alongside his research team, Dr. Kaibao Nie developed an interactive hearing screening test app to improve testing access.
November 20, 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
2025 Summer Undergraduate Research Scholarship experiences
Seven School of STEM students received scholarships to help fund their undergraduate research projects working with faculty mentors.
October 20, 2025
Revolutionizing marine conversation
With support from a $1.5 million grant, Dr. Shima Abadi is leading a research team in a new way to monitor animals on a large scale.
October 17, 2025
STARS program increases access to STEM programs
UW Bothell welcomes the second cohort of students in the State Academic Rising Scholars program.
October 4, 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
Dr. Jong Yoon named 2025 Academic Engineer of the Year by PSEC
Recognized for his excellence in education, research, and community impact, Dr. Jong Yoon has been awarded the 2025 Academic Engineer of the Year award by the Puget Sound Engineering Council (PSEC).
May 28, 2025
School of STEM establishes Engineering Machine Shop in Innovation Hall
School of STEM received $300,000 in funding from the UW Bothell Worthington Technology Fund for mechanical engineering equipment used in instruction. This funding helped upgrade and establish the larger Engineering Machine Shop for the School of STEM. Located in Innovation Hall 015, the Engineering Machine Shop serves as a crucial resource for students in engineering and related fields.
March 14, 2025
