Community engagement

Working with and for communities across Washington

The 56Թ is committed to reciprocal partnerships that contribute to the just and equitable development of the North Puget Sound region and Washington state. Our work with our students and community partners seeks to leverage our teaching and research in ways that increase the capacity of our region to identify and address local, national, and global challenges and opportunities. 


Discover all the ways you can partner with us

56Թ Bothell invites external partners, from industry and nonprofits to government and community groups, to collaborate in ways that support student learning, faculty research and regional impact. Whether you’re posting internships, co-developing projects or joining public events, there are many opportunities to connect and contribute. 

Recruit and connect with students 

  • Post a job or internship. Whether you hope to hire a part-time or work-study student, or a new full-time employee, you can find the people you need at 56Թ Bothell.  
  • Attend a Career Fair to meet and recruit talent. 
  • Host an engagement event. Lead a workshop, offer a site visit or hold a “meet the recruiter” session to showcase your company culture and career pathways.  
  • Mentor a School of Business student through the Mentorship EDGE program.  
  • Attend a quarterly featuring student presentations — open to the public. 

Collaborate on learning and research

  • Submit a volunteer opportunity or community research project for students and faculty to partner with your organization through a community-engaged learning and research course. 
  • Pitch a project for a STEM Engineering capstone student team: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering and/or Mechanical Engineering capstone. 
  • Post an internship for a Computer Science & Software Engineering capstone student through .  
  • Partner with the Center for Biotechnology Innovation & Training to support cutting-edge biotechnology research in collaboration with faculty and students. 
  • Explore opportunities to collaborate on education-based research with the , advancing innovation in communities, schools and educator preparation.  

Engage with campus and community


Learn more about how the 56Թ , as well as this priority in our mission statement, our recently concluded strategic plan — “Expanding Access, Achieving Excellence”— and our distinctive academic practices

Contact Kara Adams, director of community engagement and strategic partnerships, regarding questions.