News from School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Climate change through a broader lens
Dr. Jessica Hernandez broadens the understanding of climate change by incorporating Indigenous perspectives into a course historically focused on Western science. “When we come together it makes the knowledge stronger.” Read the story in UW Bothell news.
October 14, 2021
The heart of a Husky
Husky 100 honoree and Mechanical Engineering graduate Andrew Truong has shown the community what it truly means to be a Husky: He is always willing to go the extra mile, creates inclusive spaces wherever he goes and, in the process, has paved the way for future students to join the pack. Read the story in UW Bothell news.
October 6, 2021
Building a rich culture for graduate students
Graduate students go through comprehensive orientation sessions, have one-to-one appointments with their advisers and meet their cohorts — all before walking into the classroom. Read the UW Bothell story to learn how the graduate programs run onboarding, including how the School of STEM encourages connections, combats common issues, and prepares graduate students to be successful.
October 6, 2021
Solving problems with software
Keziah May, a recent graduate from the University of Washington Bothell, uses her skills as a software engineer to solve real-world problems — virtually. Read the story in UW Bothell news.
October 6, 2021
Surprised by science
Health Studies student Ayomikun Akinrinade worked at a UW research facility studying sea urchins. His research has the potential to change the design of medical instruments. Read the story in UW Bothell news.
October 6, 2021
First REU in physics a rousing success
This summer, students from UW Bothell and around the country participated in the first year of UW Bothell’s Research Experience for Undergraduates in physics, gaining invaluable perspective on careers paths in the process. Read the story in UW Bothell news.
September 8, 2021
New year, new faculty
UW Bothell welcomes new faculty on Sept. 16. From the School of STEM, join us in welcoming Assistant Teaching Professor Bill Anderson (Division of Engineering & Mathematics), Alanna Pawlak (Division of Physical Sciences), and Annuska Zolyomi (Division of Computing & Software Systems).
September 8, 2021
Pandemic innovations can help learning
Innovations made in the classroom during the pandemic can continue to improve the experience for students, say faculty who have incorporated the best virtual tools into their pedagogy. Read the story in UW Bothell news.
August 10, 2021
STEM4 one step closer to meeting region’s needs
UW Bothell and Cascadia College will increase the number of STEM students when a new building opens on campus. A ceremonial groundbreaking last month brought together representatives from both institutions along with elected officials, industry leaders, project team members and community advocates who have long championed the shared building. Read the story in UW Bothell news.
August 10, 2021
Daniel Jaffe, elected to the Washington State Academy of Sciences for 2021
Of the 20 scientists and engineers at the University of Washington elected to the Washington State Academy of Sciences for 2021, Professor of Environmental Chemistry and Chair of the Division of Physical Sciences Dr. Daniel Jaffe is elected from UW Bothell. Thirty-eight new members from Washington were chosen for “their outstanding record of scientific and technical achievement, and their willingness to work on behalf of the Academy to bring the best available science to bear on issues within the state of Washington.” Read in UW news about all twenty elected from UW.
July 21, 2021