News from the School of STEM
Category: Department of Physical Sciences
Letting your house burp is good for your health
Originating in Germany, the practice of ‘house burping’ has become viral on social media. Dr. Dan Jaffe, professor in the Department of Physical Sciences, explains the benefits.
February 24, 2026
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
Joining Beyond Benign’s Green Chemistry Commitment
The School of STEM’s Department of Physical Sciences has become the first public four-year institution in Washington to join Beyond Benign’s Green Chemistry Commitment.
December 1, 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
$1 million NSF grant to transform physics labs nationwide
With a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation, Dr. Rachel Scherr wants to create a new era of physics education.
September 13, 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
Rachel Scherr, associate editor of Physical Review Physics Education Research
Physical Review Physics Education Research has appointed Dr. Rachel Sherr, associate professor in the School of STEM's Division of Physical Sciences, as an associate editor.
June 8, 2025
A cosmic journey: Joey Shapiro Key selected for the LISA Science Team
Dr. Joey Shapiro Key has been selected as one of six U.S. scientists for the LISA Science Team, a groundbreaking mission by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the European Space Agency (ESA) focused on exploring gravitational waves and supermassive black holes.
October 30, 2024
