Sponsored Research Archives - Office of Connected Learning /connected-learning/news/category/sponsored-research Just another 56吃瓜网 Bothell site Mon, 04 Nov 2024 18:17:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 2024-25 Levinson Emerging Scholars Award Recipient /connected-learning/news/2024/11/04/2024-25-levinson-emerging-scholars-award-recipient Mon, 04 Nov 2024 18:09:45 +0000 /connected-learning/?p=29161 Congrats to Dang Troung for receiving the Levinson Emerging Scholars Award! Levinson Emerging Scholars (LES) Program, founded by Art and Rita Levinson, aims to support motivated undergraduates who conduct independent research in biosciences and related fields. It offers not only mentorship from 56吃瓜网 faculty but also research funding for supplies, transportation, project expenses, and scholarships....

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Congrats to Dang Troung for receiving the Levinson Emerging Scholars Award!

, founded by Art and Rita Levinson, aims to support motivated undergraduates who conduct independent research in biosciences and related fields. It offers not only mentorship from 56吃瓜网 faculty but also research funding for supplies, transportation, project expenses, and scholarships. The Office of Undergraduate Research will review the faculty-approved project budget of applicants to allow award adjustment based on research requirements and project needs.

Dang Troung

picture of Dang Troung in the Lab

Major in Biology and minor in Physics, mentored by Dr. Nathan J. Sniadecki. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Lab Medicine & Pathology
Elevated von Willebrand Factor and Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Impacts Thrombus Embolization Risk

During her time at 56吃瓜网 Bothell, Dang Troung dedicated her passion to cell mechanotransduction, actively researching how cells sense and respond to physical forces. The 56吃瓜网 Bothell undergraduate research program helped her discover Dr. Nathan J. Sniadecki’s Cell Biomechanics Lab, in which she began the project of studying platelet hemostasis with a microfluidic device, examining factors like medication, disease, and blood proteins. Her research evaluates the restrictions of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy in individuals with elevated von Willebrand Factor and its influences on embolization risk.

Research & Creative Projects for Undergraduates in the Office of Connected Learning helps students find research opportunities to cultivate hands-on experiences and develop practical skills in fields of their interest. If you want to connect with research projects or programs and find out more about student opportunities, check out Connected Learning advising.

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Celebrating student research 鈥� and mentors /connected-learning/news/2024/07/10/celebrating-student-research-and-mentors Wed, 10 Jul 2024 10:45:00 +0000 /connected-learning/?p=28625 Another academic year at 56吃瓜网 comes with the annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. Students from various disciplines present diverse projects, including tax policy, Alzheimer’s research, and environmental studies, and share this honorable moment with their supportive professors.

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Another academic year at 56吃瓜网 comes with the annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. Students from various disciplines present diverse projects, including tax policy, Alzheimer’s research, and environmental studies, and share this honorable moment with their supportive professors.

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Showcasing student research and capstone projects /connected-learning/news/2024/06/14/showcasing-student-research-and-capstone-projects Sat, 15 Jun 2024 02:13:06 +0000 /connected-learning/?p=28482 56吃瓜网 Bothell celebrates students’ hard work with the week-long event of the 2024 Student Academic Showcase to demonstrate their astonishing research and capstone projects. This annual event introduces students’ projects through interactive formats including film screenings, student-led talks, and oral/poster presentations to discuss their findings on diverse national or global issues.

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56吃瓜网 Bothell celebrates students’ hard work with the week-long event of the 2024 Student Academic Showcase to demonstrate their astonishing research and capstone projects. This annual event introduces students’ projects through interactive formats including film screenings, student-led talks, and oral/poster presentations to discuss their findings on diverse national or global issues.

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56吃瓜网 Bothell SRCP Seed Grant Recipients 2024 /connected-learning/news/2024/03/22/uw-bothell-srcp-seed-grant-recipients-2024 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 21:49:16 +0000 /connected-learning/?p=27939 Congratulations to the following faculty who have received funding! The 56吃瓜网 Bothell SRCP Seed Grant Program is intended to competitively support 56吃瓜网 Bothell faculty in all disciplines. We hope to continue building the research capacity and extramural support for faculty across all Schools. Each year, Academic Affairs supports the program with $250,000 in funding. Award...

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Congratulations to the following faculty who have received funding! The 56吃瓜网 Bothell SRCP Seed Grant Program is intended to competitively support 56吃瓜网 Bothell faculty in all disciplines. We hope to continue building the research capacity and extramural support for faculty across all Schools.

Each year, Academic Affairs supports the program with $250,000 in funding. Award timeframe is from July 2024 to June 2025 (FY2025).

  • Dr. William Hartmann, Associate Professor (IAS)
    Psychology and Self-Determination: Indigenous Health, Wellness, and Nation-Building
  • Dr. Hyung Kim, Assistant Professor (STEM)
    Cryo-EM to Identify Protein Complexes in order to Address Unresolved Standing Questions in the Global Nitrogen Cycle
  • Dr. Wooyoung Kim, Associate Professor (STEM )
    iBioML: Research Portal System for Interpretable Bioinformatics with Machine Learning
  • Dr. Afra Mashhadi, Assistant Professor (STEM), and , Professor (Information School)
    AuditLab: Algorithm and Tools for Measuring Biases of GenAI Models
  • Dr. Xiaodong Nie, Assistant Professor (Business)
    The Impact of Local-Global Identity on Reliance on Consumer Review
  • Dr. Geethapriya Thamilarasu, Associate Professor (STEM)
    Hacking your Brain: Investigating Deep learning techniques to infer User Activity
  • Dr. Caleb Trujillo, Assistant Professor (IAS)
    Qualitative Understanding in Visualizations Research (QUIVR)
  • Dr. Jong Yoon, Associate Professor (STEM)
    Development of a Collaborative Robot-Assisted Ultrasound System for CPR

Read more about the SRCP Seed Grant and apply.

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Higher education: content and connection /connected-learning/news/2024/02/03/higher-education-content-and-connection Sat, 03 Feb 2024 21:03:13 +0000 /connected-learning/?p=27861 Knowing the significance of social networking for students transitioning to the workforce, Dr. Joseph Ferrare researched its influence and formation inside educational facilities. He emphasizes that educational institutions should prioritize social networking resources to connect with students and encourages undergraduates to step out of their comfort zones and seek diverse experiences for their future careers. ...

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Knowing the significance of social networking for students transitioning to the workforce, Dr. Joseph Ferrare researched its influence and formation inside educational facilities. He emphasizes that educational institutions should prioritize social networking resources to connect with students and encourages undergraduates to step out of their comfort zones and seek diverse experiences for their future careers. 

If you鈥檙e interested in building your connection with desired careers and exploring associated research at 56吃瓜网 Bothell, then check in with Connected Learning. We offer advising and student programs to help build your connection with communities and industry partners, as well as, other faculties, staff, and students.

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Diversifying the STEM field聽 /connected-learning/news/2024/01/26/diversifying-the-stem-field Fri, 26 Jan 2024 21:04:50 +0000 /connected-learning/?p=27871 Despite doubting his capability in the STEM field because of his under-representativeness, Alex Margarito found his place as a high school chemistry lecturer to advocate for diversity in education. He was inspired by Dr. Dan Jaffe to pursue higher education in atmospheric chemistry research and teaching, aiming to provide an inclusive educational environment for students...

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Despite doubting his capability in the STEM field because of his under-representativeness, Alex Margarito found his place as a high school chemistry lecturer to advocate for diversity in education. He was inspired by Dr. Dan Jaffe to pursue higher education in atmospheric chemistry research and teaching, aiming to provide an inclusive educational environment for students from various backgrounds.

Husky Highlights is a seminar series featuring advanced research from 56吃瓜网 Bothell faculty and staff across fields. Dr. Dan Jaffe’s research on air quality with Dr. Brandon Finley received support from the 2022 56吃瓜网 Bothell SRCP Seed Grant, which aims to provide competitive support for faculties and librarians in all disciplines at 56吃瓜网 Bothell. The program funds up to $250,000 annually to develop scholarships, research capacity, and external resources across campus.

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Minding test anxiety /connected-learning/news/2023/11/30/minding-test-anxiety Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:14:00 +0000 /connected-learning/?p=27372 Increasing anxiety and stress remain problematic among students before upcoming tests or exams, and the study conducted by Dr. Bryan White and Dr. Linda Eaton found a path to address these issues with their research on mindfulness. With support from the 56吃瓜网 Bothell Scholarship, Research, and Creative Practice (SRCP) Grant Program, they collaborated with students...

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Increasing anxiety and stress remain problematic among students before upcoming tests or exams, and the study conducted by Dr. Bryan White and Dr. Linda Eaton found a path to address these issues with their research on mindfulness. With support from the 56吃瓜网 Bothell Scholarship, Research, and Creative Practice (SRCP) Grant Program, they collaborated with students across majors to develop a 7-minute mindfulness recording and test their findings with classes throughout quarters. 

The 56吃瓜网 Bothell SRCP Grant Program aims to provide competitive support for faculties and librarians in all disciplines at 56吃瓜网 Bothell. The program funds up to $250,000 annually to develop scholarships, research capacity, and external resources across campus.

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Connected Learning and Sponsored Research FY2023 Annual Report /connected-learning/news/2023/11/30/fy2023-annual-report Thu, 30 Nov 2023 19:05:42 +0000 /connected-learning/?p=27084 The Offices of Sponsored Research and Connected Learning are proud to present their efforts through the FY2023 Annual Report. This report showcases sponsored research data at 56吃瓜网 Bothell and how students engage in connected learning programs.

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The Offices of Sponsored Research and Connected Learning are proud to present their efforts through the FY2023 Annual Report. This report showcases sponsored research data at 56吃瓜网 Bothell and how students engage in connected learning programs.

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FY2024 56吃瓜网 Bothell Sponsored Awards /connected-learning/news/2023/09/25/fy2024-sponsored-awards Tue, 26 Sep 2023 01:04:45 +0000 /connected-learning/?p=26191 Congratulations to the following researchers who have received funding announcements or continued funding this year: July 1, 2023 鈥� June 30, 2024. New awards will be added as they come in, with most recent at the bottom. Neurodiversity for Connected Learning Dr. Annuska Zolyomi Sponsor: Connected Learning Alliance Proposed Start date: 3/1/2023 | End date:...

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Congratulations to the following researchers who have received funding announcements or continued funding this year: July 1, 2023 鈥� June 30, 2024. New awards will be added as they come in, with most recent at the bottom.

Neurodiversity for Connected Learning
Dr. Annuska Zolyomi
Sponsor: Connected Learning Alliance
Proposed Start date: 3/1/2023 | End date: 12/31/2023

Collaborative Research: Racial Equity: Reimagining Educator Learning Pathways Through Storywork for Racial Equity in STEM
Dr. Carrie Tzou
Sponsor: National Science Foundation

Quantitative protein network profiling to improve CAR design and efficacy
Dr. Wooyoung Kim
Sponsor: Seattle Children’s
Proposed Start date: 4/1/2020 | End date: 3/31/2025

Administrators Improving Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

Sponsor: Office of the SuperIntendent of Public Instruction
Proposed Start date: 10/1/2020 | End date: 9/30/2026

Using reflection seismic data to quantify sub-seabed effects on short-range sound propagation
Dr. Shima Abadi
Sponsor: Office of Naval Research
Proposed Start date: 1/1/2022 | End date: 12/30/2024

The Washington Prison History Project
Dr. Dan Berger and
Sponsor: Marguerite Casey Foundation
Proposed Start date: 6/30/2023 | End date: 9/30/2023

CAREER: Gravitational Wave Discovery Space
Dr. Joey Shapiro Key
Sponsor: National Science Foundation
Proposed Start date: 2/1/2020 | End date: 1/31/2025

Mental Health Matters of Washington
Dr. Jody Early
Sponsor: Skagit County
Proposed Start date: 10/1/2022 | End date: 9/30/2023

Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
Dr. Tim Wilson
Sponsor: United Way King County
Proposed Start date: 7/1/2022 | End date: 6/30/2023

Origin and Influence of Background Ozone in the Western U.S. from Observations at the Mount Bachelor Observatory
Dr. Dan Jaffe
Sponsor: National Science Foundation
Proposed Start date: 10/1/2023 | End date: 9/30/2026

Quantitation of Reactivity of Ethylene with Active-Chlorine Coated Granules
Dr. Lori Robins
Sponsor: Medesol
Proposed Start date: 9/15/2023 | End date: 9/14/2024

College Affordability Model for WSAC Phase Two
Dr. Kelvin Sung
Sponsor: Washington Student Achievement Council
Proposed Start date: 10/1/2023 | End date: 6/30/2025

The Duwamish Valley Research Coordination Network: Building Capacity for Tribal Community, and Agency Research on Contaminants in Urban Watersheds
Dr. Melanie Malone
Sponsor: Environmental Protection Agency
Proposed Start date: 7/1/2022 | End date: 6/30/2025

A Fairness Auditing Framework for Predictive Mobility Models
Dr. Afra Mashhadi
Sponsor: National Science Foundation
Proposed Start date: 9/1/2023 | End date: 6/1/2024

Environmental Career Preparedness
Dr. Sharon Jones
Sponsor: Department of Education
Proposed Start date: 10/1/2023 | End date: 9/30/2026

CarbonLess Electric AviatioN (CLEAN)
Dr. John Taehyoun Kim
Sponsor: Tennessee Tech
Proposed Start date: 5/1/2023 | End date: 4/30/2027

Enhancing Capacity for Special Education Leadership Enhancement Project

Sponsor: Office of the SuperIntendent of Public Instruction

Source tracking of E. coli found in S. Snohomish and King County streams and their elimination
Dr. Rob Turner and
Sponsor: King County Wastewater Treatment Division
Proposed Start date: 3/1/2024 | End date: 10/31/2026

Launching the Cosmic Explorer Conceptual Design
Dr. Joey Shapiro Key
Sponsor: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), National Science Foundation (NSF)
Proposed Start date: 7/1/2023 | End date: 6/30/2026

Digital Therapeutic Itineraries of Patients Managing Chronic Living in the US: A Participatory
Dr. Nora Kenworthy
Sponsor: Royalty Research Fund Award – January 2024

Collaborative Research: Training to Elicit and Leverage Ideas about Science (TRELLIS): A Learning Assistant program to make physics teaching more effective, equitable, and engaging
Dr. Rachel Scherr
Sponsor: National Science Foundation
Proposed start date: 1/2/2023 | End date: 1/1/2026

Neurodiversity for Connected Learning
Dr. Annuska Zolyomi
Sponsor: Connected Learning Alliance
Proposed Start date: 3/1/2024 | End date: 2/28/2025

This page was updated May 6, 2024.

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Spring 2023 56吃瓜网 Bothell Sponsored Awards /connected-learning/news/2023/07/15/spring-2023-uw-bothell-sponsored-awards Sat, 15 Jul 2023 19:09:45 +0000 /connected-learning/?p=25137 Congratulations to the following researchers who have received funding announcements or continued funding this spring: April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023.

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Congratulations to the following researchers who have received funding announcements or continued funding this spring: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023.

  • Advancing Critical Social Network Analysis to Address Issues of Equity in Education Policy and Politics
    Dr. Joseph J. Ferrare
    Sponsor: Spencer Foundation
    Award date: 4/5/2023
    Start date: 3/1/2023 | End date: 12/31/2023
  • A Comparative Study of Different Wheelchair-toilet Transfer Approaches to Reduce Caregiver鈥檚 Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
    Dr. Jong Yoon
    Sponsor: Washington State Department of Labor and Industries
    Award date: 4/14/2023
    Start date: 6/1/2023 | End date: 8/1/2025
  • Quantitation of HOCl by UV-VIS
    Dr. Lori Robins
    Sponsor: BRIOTECH INC.
    Award date: 4/18/2023
    Start date: 7/1/2022 | End date: 6/30/2023
  • CAREER: Holobionts Unfiltered: integrated comparative and experimental examination of the role of cnidarian innate immunity on microbiome structure and stability
    Dr. Jesse Zaneveld
    Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF)
    Award date: 4/26/2023
    Start date: 3/1/2020 | End date: 2/28/2025
  • Stability and Compatibility Studies with NCT
    Dr. Lori Robins
    Sponsor: BRIOTECH INC.
    Award date: 5/4/2023
    Start date: 4/17/2023 | End date: 12/31/2023
  • Support for Flask and In-Situ Observations at the Mt. Bachelor Observatory
    Dr. Daniel Jaffe
    Sponsor: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
    Award date: 5/9/2023
    Start date: 6/15/2020 | End date: 5/31/2024
  • Advancing BIPOC Learning and Engagement (ABLE) Nursing Progression Project
    Dr. Jamie L. Shirley
    Sponsor: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
    Award date: 6/9/2023
    Start date: 7/1/2023 | End date: 6/30/2024

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