News from the Office of Connected Learning
Category: Community-Engaged Learning and Research
Graduate students partner with city of Redmond in community-engaged capstones
56吃瓜网 Bothell graduates in the Master of Arts in Policy Studies (MAPS) program collaborated with the city of Redmond for their capstone projects, tackling local critical issues as well as putting their knowledge into practice. The campus-city cooperation not only tested students’ critical thinking and practical ability on real-life problems but also benefited the city...
May 1, 2025
A more meaningful map
After recognizing the continuous struggle with outdated maps at Saint Edward State Park in Kenmore, 56吃瓜网 Bothell intern, Janelle Adsuara, led the Mapping the Park 101 to re-map the lost trails utilizing advanced GIS and GNSS technology. The CoSEE class gathered 30 volunteers to collect geographical and ecological data, not only contributing to future conservation...
April 11, 2025
For the sake of a caring school climate
K鈥橪eia Wilson expands on-campus experiences to her future career, supporting marginalized students and helping them discover their voices in class. She received several recognition for contributing to mental health services through her private practice, Mood Check Therapy, and Meridian Park Elementary, and for committing to fostering inclusive learning environments in communities.
March 11, 2025
Latino Program in Washington Encourages Young Latinos to Pursue Higher Education
Undergraduates at 56吃瓜网 Bothell participated in the Latino Leadership Initiative (LLI) program to help young Latinos build confidence and leadership skills for pursuing higher education. Not only were Bothell High School students able to receive mentorship from LLI participants on college preparation, resume workshops, and financial aid sessions, but this program also addresses the scarcity...
February 28, 2025
Embracing creativity and discovery in first-year courses
Dr. Jason Lambacher explores walking and comedy through the lens of arts, politics, and society in his Discovery Core Experience courses, “The Art & Politics of Walking” and 鈥淭he Art & Politics of Comedy.” He invites students to conduct experiential research, examine historical events or policies, and encourage critical thinking skill development with interdisciplinary learning...
February 4, 2025
The Civics Generation
To help Generation Z undergraduates build civic connections through public service, the NextGen Civic Leader Corps offers skill-building workshops and real-world opportunities to encourage students to explore civics regardless of their career path. The Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, the CELE Center, and the Volcker Alliance collaborated on this program after recognizing the...
December 23, 2024
Students Participate in the Seattle 48 Hour Film Project
To explore how race, gender, and sexuality are portrayed in various forms of media, students from BIS 162: Intersectionality of Race, Sex, and Gender in Film conducted analyses of diverse short films produced for the Seattle 48-Hour Film Project. The 48 Hour Film Project is an international contest where participants are challenged to produce a...
November 15, 2024
Community engagement at the heart of scholar鈥檚 award-winning work
Dr. Jin-Kyu Jung’s research on community engagement received recognition as 56吃瓜网 Bothell鈥檚 2024 Outstanding Community-Engaged Scholar. He utilizes geographic information systems to visualize social and spatial inequalities, helping his students connect with local partners through various projects about current issues. The Outstanding Community-Engaged Scholar Award recognizes 56吃瓜网 Bothell faculty members for their impacts on community-engaged...
September 12, 2024
A mother鈥檚 lessons live on
To commemorate her mother’s hardship in lifting the immigrant household, Felicity Abeyta strived for education and was dedicated to improving her Latinx community. Now an academic adviser in the Latino Leadership Initiative (LLI) at the 56吃瓜网 Bothell, Abeyta helps students build their identities and achieve their goals through storytelling shared by various Latinx-identified trailblazers of...
September 6, 2024
Determined to make a mark in mental health
Well aware of the potential of anxiety in mental health, Emerald Chuesh participated in the SMARTS project to research mindfulness and its effect on reducing test anxiety. Not only actively pursuing education in mental health but also engaging in volunteering as a day camp leader for children with disabilities, she was awarded as one of...
August 22, 2024
