News from the School of STEM
Category: Teaching
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
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
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
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
Welcoming new faculty to the School of STEM
The University of Washington Bothell School of STEM is excited to welcome four new talented faculty members into the Department of Computing & Software Systems.
September 26, 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
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
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
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
