News from the School of STEM
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
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
Spring 2025 Quarterly Crossroads
Spring 2025 edition of The Quarterly Crossroads, a quarterly newsletter of leadership updates, school highlights, student stories, news and upcoming events for the School of STEM.
June 12, 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
UW Bothell students represent at 2025 WiCyS conference
Five UW Bothell students and one faculty member joined thousands of women from across the country in April at the 2025 Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) conference in Nashville, Tennessee.
June 4, 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
A Conversation with Dr. Radia Perlman: The Mother of the Internet
On January 27, 2025, the School of STEM and the School of Business hosted Dr. Radia Perlman, a pioneer in computer networking, for an inspiring discussion as part of the Business of Science lecture series.
April 17, 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
Winter 2025 Quarterly Crossroads
The Quarterly Crossroads is a quarterly newsletter of leadership updates, school highlights, student stories, news and upcoming events for the School of STEM.
March 20, 2025