News from the School of STEM
Category: Innovation
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
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
Forging his own path in cybersecurity
Graduating Senior Bruno Marroquin (CSSE: IAC) shares his journey as one of the first known Deaf students to complete the Information Assurance & Cybersecurity option within CSSE.
August 28, 2026
Student gives back to local community
As an intern for UW Bothell's Collaborative for Socio-Ecological Engagement, Ash Putzke (Earth System Science and Biology '26) had the opportunity to lead a project bringing back native plants to residents' yards.
August 5, 2026
foundry10, co-founded by UW Bothell alumna, supports summer camps
After graduating from UW Bothell with a Master of Education, Lisa Castaneda co-founded foundry10, an educational research organization that supports student learning opportunities like the BioImpact Summer Camps.
July 14, 2026
STEM Symposium Awards — 2026
On June 12, 2026, the School of STEM hosted the spring STEM Symposium and the third annual STEM Symposium Awards Ceremony.
July 7, 2026
