News from the Office of Connected Learning
Category: Community-Engaged Learning and Research
Local stream watchers add to salmon science
Jeff Jensen, a teaching professor in biology, revived a local salmon watchers program and found enthusiastic support from community members reporting fish returning to their spawning streams.
November 4, 2022
Conservatory a base for learning and landscaping
The many uses of the Sarah Simonds Green Conservatory over the past six years — courses, research, campus landscaping, wetlands restoration — show just how valuable it is as a campus resource.
October 17, 2022
56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell, Bellevue partners in progress
Three 56³Ô¹ÏÍø faculty members, Michael Ervick, Mark Chen and Annie Bruck, will lead their students on multiple community-based learning and research projects this academic year with the city of Bellevue.
October 3, 2022
Students making Bellevue a little more livable
City of Bellevue information technology, parks and planning officials welcome the ideas from 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell students undertaking website and business projects as part of the 56³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Livable City Year program.
October 3, 2022
Chocolate expert immerses herself in research
An expert from the 56³Ô¹ÏÍø on the culture, economics and politics of chocolate, Kristy Leissle is currently living in West Africa to conduct field work with cocoa growers for her next book on Africa’s contributions to chocolate.
September 17, 2022
Supporting urban community gardening
Melanie Malone researches contaminants in urban community gardens, which is an important consideration as more people turn to gardening for vegetables during the coronavirus pandemic.
September 17, 2022
Peer Support on Campus: An Interview with Rafi Kakar
Students from 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell School of Business, Zack Nguyen, Joseph Yuen, Savina Sidhu, Zhiyao Song, Salia Sheikh, interview 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell student Rafi Kakar about his journey becoming a HERO (Health Educator Reaching Out) and spreading awareness on mental health for university students. This interview was part of Professor Laura Umetsu's Business Writing class. NAMI Seattle has been partnering with Umetsu to bring awareness to the positive impacts and important resources NAMI provides. This class received Course Support Funds from Connected Learning.
September 8, 2022
A Glimpse into the Life of a College Dog
Students from 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell School of Business, Austin Bretting, Jerry Liu, Sinrou Yang, and Emiko Nokes, interview Laurie Hardman, founder of College Dogs in the Seattle area who allows certified therapy dogs to interact with college students who are experiencing anxiety and depression. This interview was part of Professor Laura Umetsu's Business Writing class. NAMI Seattle has been partnering with Umetsu to bring awareness to the positive impacts and important resources NAMI provides. This class received Course Support Funds from Connected Learning.
September 1, 2022
A Glimpse into the Life of a College Dog
We checked into our small, secluded classroom at the 56³Ô¹ÏÍø, and sad shoulder to shoulder with out classmates at each table. Everyone was anticipating meeting our special guests of the day, dogs. At exactly 6 o’clock in the evening, the room rose with excitement. The stars of the show arrived with big...
September 1, 2022
Healthy lakes are for fun and for learning
Dr. Avery Shinneman's limnology students and the Woodinville Library honor Lakes Appreciation Month with learning kits for local kids.
July 25, 2022