{"id":32385,"date":"2024-09-05T16:18:30","date_gmt":"2024-09-05T23:18:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/?page_id=32385"},"modified":"2026-04-06T11:24:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T18:24:38","slug":"sr-chief-ronald-g-gamboa-endowed-uw-bothell-stem-faculty-fellowship","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/about\/awards\/sr-chief-ronald-g-gamboa-endowed-uw-bothell-stem-faculty-fellowship","title":{"rendered":"Sr. Chief Ronald G. Gamboa Endowed UW Bothell STEM Faculty Fellowship"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The Sr. Chief Ronald G. Gamboa Endowed UW Bothell STEM Faculty Fellowship was established by Michelle Gamboa (Computer Science &amp; Software Engineering &#8217;05) to honor and support dedicated faculty members at the UW Bothell School of STEM who are shaping the future through undergraduate mentorship and research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-soft-drop-shadow\">2025-26 recipient<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-highlight-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/faculty\/css-faculty\/amashhadi\">Dr. Afra Mashhadi<\/a><\/strong>, assistant professor, Department of Computing &amp; Software Systems<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#recipients\" id=\"#recipients\">View prior recipients<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"739\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/08\/stem-endowment-michelle-gamboa-jennifer-joey-1024x739.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/08\/stem-endowment-michelle-gamboa-jennifer-joey-1024x739.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/08\/stem-endowment-michelle-gamboa-jennifer-joey-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/08\/stem-endowment-michelle-gamboa-jennifer-joey-768x554.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/08\/stem-endowment-michelle-gamboa-jennifer-joey-1536x1109.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/08\/stem-endowment-michelle-gamboa-jennifer-joey-2048x1478.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/08\/stem-endowment-michelle-gamboa-jennifer-joey-1920x1386.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/08\/stem-endowment-michelle-gamboa-jennifer-joey-1200x866.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/08\/stem-endowment-michelle-gamboa-jennifer-joey-600x433.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Michelle awarding the inaugural fellowship to Dr. Joey Shapiro Key with interim Dean Jennifer McLoud-Mann<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the fellowship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sr. Chief Ronald G. Gamboa Endowed UW Bothell STEM Faculty Fellowship recognizes and supports outstanding faculty members who excel in undergraduate research mentorship. This fellowship aims to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Create supportive environments:<\/strong> Foster environments where students can thrive and develop their full potential.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Encourage research dissemination:<\/strong> Prepare students to effectively communicate their research findings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Broaden participation:<\/strong> Increase involvement of students from underserved communities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inspire future leaders:<\/strong> Motivate students to make a positive impact on their communities and the world.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Read the UW Bothell story &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/news\/2024\/09\/30\/a-gift-to-the-faculty-who-make-uw-bothell-so-special\">A gift to \u2018the faculty who make UW Bothell so special\u2019<\/a>.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Honoring a legacy of inspiration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 30%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Michelle Gamboa endowed this fellowship in honor of her father, Sr. Chief Ronald G. Gamboa. Born in Bacolod, Philippines, he emigrated to O&#8217;ahu, Hawai&#8217;i, with a small suitcase and a dream. After enlisting in the US Navy, he proudly served for 27 years, retiring as a Sr. Chief (E-8) on the day of his death, February 16, 2000. Despite his battle with cancer and his untimely passing just before his 48th birthday, Sr. Chief Gamboa&#8217;s legacy endures through his dedication to learning and his unwavering support for his family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His commitment to education and his passion for mentoring were influential in shaping the philosophy of his children, including the founder of this endowment. This fellowship is a tribute to his enduring belief that with research and hard work, one can achieve anything. It extends the lessons he imparted and aims to inspire others in the same way he inspired his family and community.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"307\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/08\/stem-endowment-ronald-gamboa.png\" alt=\"Sr. Chiefl Ronald G. Gamboa in US Navy uniform and sunglasses.\" class=\"wp-image-32389 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/08\/stem-endowment-ronald-gamboa.png 307w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/08\/stem-endowment-ronald-gamboa-210x300.png 210w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 307px) 100vw, 307px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"custom-quote-primary\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"custom-quote-container\">\n                                    <div class=\"custom-quote-wrapper\">\n                        <blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n                                                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 31.93 23.66\" width=\"80\" fill=\"currentColor\" style=\"color:#a69d7e\">\n  <path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M19.94 23.655h11.988V12.578h-6.6a6.63 6.63 0 0 1 .662-3.486 8.55 8.55 0 0 1 5.721-4.722V.001a14.8 14.8 0 0 0-8.687 4.768q-3.089 3.606-3.089 9.994v8.893Zm-19.938 0H11.99V12.578h-6.6a7.5 7.5 0 0 1 .631-3.575q1.47-3.277 5.763-4.633V.001a14.54 14.54 0 0 0-8.771 4.788c-2 2.427-3.008 5.781-3.008 9.974Z\"\/>\n<\/svg>                            <p>\n                                I believe that someone\u2019s path in life can change in a moment, all it takes is a person or an experience that influences that person and gives them a spark of inspiration.<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 31.93 23.66\" width=\"34\" fill=\"currentColor\" style=\"color:#a69d7e;transform:rotate(180deg);transform-origin:center\">\n  <path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M19.94 23.655h11.988V12.578h-6.6a6.63 6.63 0 0 1 .662-3.486 8.55 8.55 0 0 1 5.721-4.722V.001a14.8 14.8 0 0 0-8.687 4.768q-3.089 3.606-3.089 9.994v8.893Zm-19.938 0H11.99V12.578h-6.6a7.5 7.5 0 0 1 .631-3.575q1.47-3.277 5.763-4.633V.001a14.54 14.54 0 0 0-8.771 4.788c-2 2.427-3.008 5.781-3.008 9.974Z\"\/>\n<\/svg>                            <\/p>\n                        <\/blockquote>\n                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"show-for-large custom-quote-image-wrapper\">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"custom-quote-image-mobile\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/08\/stem-endowment-michelle-gamboa-300x300-1.jpg\" alt=\" \" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\">\n                                        <div class=\"custom-quote-author-wrapper\">\n                                                    <p class=\"custom-quote-author\">Michelle Gamboa<\/p>\n                                                                            <p class=\"custom-quote-title\">endowment founder, STEM Advisory Board co-chair, alumna<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"custom-quote-image-desktop\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/08\/stem-endowment-michelle-gamboa-300x300-1.jpg\" alt=\" \" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\">\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Establishing the endowment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sr. Chief Ronald G. Gamboa Endowed UW Bothell STEM Faculty Fellowship was established with the support of Elaine Scott, former Dean of the School of STEM, and first awarded under the leadership of interim Dean Jennifer McLoud-Mann upon reaching the commitment. The endowment began with a generous commitment of $100,000 over five years and has been augmented by an additional $50,000 anonymous donor grant through UW Bothell, bringing the total to $150,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting involved<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Is this something you&#8217;d like to do, but you don&#8217;t think you can, or you don&#8217;t know where to start? Michelle would love to talk \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/michellegamboa\/\"><strong>connect with Michelle on LinkedIn<\/strong><\/a>! What once started as a dream will now change the lives of students and faculty, leaving an everlasting memory for the Gamboa&#8217;s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/spark.adobe.com\/page\/Z7DlP8VDwqKV0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more from Michelle on how to establish an endowment<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Give to the endowment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can make an impact now by adding to the Sr. Chief Ronald G. Gamboa Endowed UW Bothell STEM Faculty Fellowship and expanding the support for faculty mentorship and research. Search &#8220;Sr. Chief Ronald G. Gamboa Endowed UW Bothell STEM Faculty Fellowship&#8221; if you&#8217;d like to add to the endowment. Don&#8217;t forget to see if your company offers a gift match!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-dark-purple-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/giving\/make-a-gift\/?source_typ=3&amp;source=END-132597\">Give to the endowment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"recipients\">Recipients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/06\/stem-faculty-afra-mashhadi-square.jpg\" alt=\"Afra Mashhadi\" class=\"wp-image-27691 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/06\/stem-faculty-afra-mashhadi-square.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/06\/stem-faculty-afra-mashhadi-square-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/06\/stem-faculty-afra-mashhadi-square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/06\/stem-faculty-afra-mashhadi-square-125x125.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/06\/stem-faculty-afra-mashhadi-square-400x400.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2025-26: Dr. Afra Mashhadi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Assistant professor, Department of Computing &amp; Software Systems<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Awarded during the 2025 STEM Symposium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/faculty\/ps-faculty\/physics\/jkey\">Faculty webpage: Dr. Afra Mashhadi<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/02\/stem-faculty-joey-shapiro-key.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36557 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/02\/stem-faculty-joey-shapiro-key.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/02\/stem-faculty-joey-shapiro-key-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/02\/stem-faculty-joey-shapiro-key-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/02\/stem-faculty-joey-shapiro-key-125x125.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/02\/stem-faculty-joey-shapiro-key-400x400.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2024-25: Dr. Joey Shapiro Key<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Associate professor, Department of Physical Sciences <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Awarded during the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/news\/2024\/07\/08\/stem-symposium-awards-2024\">2024 STEM Symposium<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/faculty\/ps-faculty\/physics\/jkey\">Faculty webpage: Dr. Joey Shapiro Key<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Sr. Chief Ronald G. 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