{"id":35256,"date":"2025-07-22T15:00:13","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T22:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/?p=35256"},"modified":"2025-07-25T14:10:45","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T21:10:45","slug":"stem-symposium-awards-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/news\/2025\/07\/22\/stem-symposium-awards-2025","title":{"rendered":"STEM Symposium Awards \u2014 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

On June 13, 2025, the School of STEM hosted the spring undergraduate STEM Symposium for students to showcase their research and work from the school year across all four STEM divisions: Biological Sciences, Computing & Software Systems, Engineering & Mathematics, and Physical Sciences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bringing together innovation, excellence, and impact, the School of STEM held its 2nd annual award recognition ceremony<\/strong>, applauding students, faculty, and community partners who exemplify our dedication to solving the pressing problems and confronting challenges that shape our communities, region, nation, and world.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Today, we come together to recognize those who have gone above and beyond, those who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, DEIJ values, innovation, service, and a deep commitment to their disciplines and communities. These awards are more than just honors; they reflect the values we hold dear in the School of STEM.\n <\/path>\n<\/svg><\/p>\nJennifer McLoud-Mann, dean, School of STEM<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Faculty awards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sr. Chief Ronald G. Gamboa Endowed UW Bothell STEM Faculty Fellowship Award<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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From left: Michelle Gamboa and Dr. Afra Mashhadi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In recognition of outstanding contributions in undergraduate research mentorship, broadening participation from underserved communities and inspiring the next generation of UW Bothell School of STEM graduates to make a positive impact in their broader community and the world.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recipient:<\/strong> Dr. Afra Mashhadi<\/a>, assistant professor, Computing & Software Systems Division<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Michelle Gamboa created this endowment in honor of her father, Sr. Chief Ronald G. Gamboa. Discover the story behind the STEM faculty fellowship Michelle founded<\/a> and find out how you can establish a fellowship to support the next generation of STEM leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Philanthropic recognition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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From left: Dean Jennifer McLoud-Mann and Scott Grosenick<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Scott Grosenick<\/strong>\u202f\u2014 a proud “Double Dawg,\u201d earned both his undergraduate and graduate degrees in Computing & Software Systems here at UW Bothell in 2000 and 2012 \u2014 has created an endowment that will make a lasting impact for generations of students to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more about Grosenick in a UW Bothell article, Inspired by computer science rockstars<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year, we were able to recognize and celebrate student excellence in an exceptional way, awarding our student honorees a monetary prize made possible by the generous support of Dr. Sheree Wen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to this support, generous donors came together last year to help fund undergraduate research scholarships for summer 2025. These scholarships open doors for students to engage in meaningful experiential learning, work closely with faculty mentors, and apply what they\u2019ve learned in the classroom to real-world research that prepares them for their future careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are deeply grateful for our donors\u2019 thoughtfulness and generosity to the School of STEM \u2014 a testament to the strength of our community and the lifelong connection our graduates and community partners feel to UW Bothell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Computing & Software Systems (CSS) awards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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CSS Best Poster<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In recognition of the best Computing & Software Systems (CSS) Division poster presentation during the Capstone Colloquium. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recipients: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n