News from the School of STEM

Category: Research

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

Workshops in France highlight women in science, Dean Jennifer McLoud-Mann featured

In 2015, Dean Jennifer McLoud-Mann made history as part of a team that discovered the 15th convex pentagon to tile a plane. Ten years later, the discovery continues to be celebrated, making its way to educational workshops in Gironde, France.

February 23, 2026

Investing in student research: strengthening spaces for student–faculty collaboration

Refreshed DISC‑256 and DISC‑352 spaces strengthen research infrastructure and expand access to high‑quality learning.

February 19, 2026

How cloud rendering research led to a dream job

Shortly after graduating, MSCSSE Alumnus Parker Ford, ‘25, got his dream job of being a software engineer. Here’s how he did it.

February 11, 2026

CSSE master’s student gains meaningful experience in app development

Ahead of his graduation in the spring, CSSE master’s student Kris Yu looks back at his journey to app development.

February 3, 2026

STEM highlighted in UW Bothell’s national community engagement honor

The Carnegie Foundation selects UW Bothell for the Community Engagement Classification for the 2026 cycle.

January 27, 2026

CBIT releases case study in NSF report, “Educating for Impact”

An NSF report features a case study from CBIT highlighting the workforce needs of immunotherapy employers and the two badge credentials we developed to better prepare students for real-world roles.

January 6, 2026

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