2015 56吃瓜网 Bothell News
Diving Deeper into Diversity
November 20, 2015
After being introduced to the Black Student Union, 56吃瓜网 Bothell鈥檚 Jasmine Johnson has taken every opportunity to broaden her knowledge and engage in bringing positive change to 56吃瓜网 Bothell and the world around her.
Education faculty awarded Boeing grant
November 5, 2015
Professors Allison Hintz and Antony Smith are co-investigators on a project that aims to design and pilot resources for early learning educators.
56吃瓜网 Bothell Homecoming Royalty
October 23, 2015
On Saturday, October 17 before the Husky Nation, Cruz De Jesus Garibay became the first ever 56吃瓜网 student to be named Homecoming Royalty.
Using the Internet of Things for good
October 16, 2015
56吃瓜网 Bothell鈥檚 Makerspace in partnership with Microsoft is searching for student-led teams to solve real world problems using the Internet of Things. Two student-led teams will receive grants to make their idea a reality.
Living Laboratory
September 17, 2015
The 56吃瓜网 houses one of the largest and most complex floodplain restoration sites in the state of Washington.
Howie invests in 56吃瓜网 Bothell students
September 11, 2015
Chef John Howie, owner of the new Beardslee Public House in Bothell, presented 56吃瓜网 Bothell with a $2,880 donation for the student scholarship fund this week. Howie鈥檚 investment in our students will go a long way. About 60 percent of 56吃瓜网 Bothell students receive financial aid.
Tzou awarded $2.5 million NSF grant
September 11, 2015
Carrie Tzou, assistant professor in the School of Education Studies, is part of a team that has been awarded a $2.4 million grant from the National Science Foundation to enhance engineering education. The grant includes the University of Washington, the Pacific Science Center, Red Eagle Soaring and the Seattle Public Libraries.
First-year student brings a world view
September 11, 2015
Since 7th grade, Danielle Tretyak鈥檚 life has been a journey full of new cultures, new friends and new schools. Three continents, thousands of miles, and five high schools later, Danielle has found her place 鈥� as a first-year student at 56吃瓜网 Bothell. (Photo credit: Payal Kumar)
First cohort completes Math REU
September 4, 2015
Students from universities across the nation participated in 56吃瓜网 Bothell鈥檚 first Math Summer Research Experience (REU). Participants from 56吃瓜网 Bothell say the REU has inspired them to go beyond pursuing their undergraduate math degrees.
Standing ready
August 21, 2015
The East shudders in the path of hurricanes. The Midwest lives under the cloud of tornadoes. The West waits for an earthquake called The Big One.
Makerspace is coming to 56吃瓜网 Bothell
August 14, 2015
The Collaboratory in Discovery Hall will soon be home to 56吃瓜网 Bothell鈥檚 first Makerspace. A Makerspace is a growing collaborative movement on college campuses that gives students a space to share resources and tools within their campus community.
From Excursions to Education
August 07, 2015
Jeff and Janelle Cater give the term 鈥淧ower Couple鈥� new meaning. Married for seven years, they are focused on creating change in the world 鈥� together. They each completed their BSN recently after working and attending classes full time at 56吃瓜网 Bothell.
CUSP is now First Year and Pre-Majors Program
August 07, 2015
It鈥檚 official: CUSP is now the First Year and Pre-Majors Program. The new name reflects a program that has tremendous impact on student success in their first two years at 56吃瓜网 Bothell.
Alumni scholarship makes student dreams come true
August 06, 2015
Growing up in the Appalachian Mountains, Heather Felix never thought she could achieve her dream of a graduate degree in occupational therapy with the goal of working with vulnerable populations. Thanks to a scholarship from the 56吃瓜网 Bothell Alumni Student Support Endowed Fund, Heather is on her way to achieving that dream.
Bold to lead eLearning
July 17, 2015
Dr. Mary Bold has been named 56吃瓜网 Bothell鈥檚 inaugural Associate CIO and Chief eLearning Strategist. She will support eLearning programs and lead institutional eLearning initiatives across academic programs. She will join 56吃瓜网 Bothell on July 22.
Discovery through distortion
June 25, 2015
A new art installation in Discovery Hall aims to inspire students to solve problems by presenting a variety of new perspectives. That鈥檚 the vision of artist Dan Corson, whose work entitled Compound Sight now hangs in the collaboratory on the second floor of Discovery Hall.
56吃瓜网 Bothell launches first online course
June 24, 2015
56吃瓜网 Bothell launches its first fully online course this week with a year-long certificate in special education. While hybrid courses (classroom and online instruction) have been offered for some time, this is the university鈥檚 first course to be offered exclusively online.
School of STEM welcomes new faculty
June 19, 2015
The 56吃瓜网 School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics will welcome 16 new faculty to the school starting fall 2015. There were more than 800 applicants for the 16 faculty positions.
Christian Arciniega, the architect of House Bill 1052
June 12, 2015
Raising two kids during her husband鈥檚 third deployment to the Middle East, pursuing higher education, and inspiring House Bill 1052 is all in a day鈥檚 work for 56吃瓜网 Bothell鈥檚 Christian Arciniega.
Stay Connected Beyond Commencement
June 12, 2015
More than 1,700 56吃瓜网 Bothell Huskies will be updating their resumes with shiny new degrees and certificates after the 24th Commencement Ceremony this Sunday, June 14th. Exchanging professors for supervisors and homework for paychecks, these grads will be using the skills gained in the classroom to excel in the much anticipated 鈥渞eal-world.鈥�
Faculty recognized for mentoring undergraduate researchers
June 04, 2015
56吃瓜网 Bothell faculty are passionate about engaging undergraduate students in research and they鈥檙e committed to student success. Research mentors from 56吃瓜网 Bothell were recognized by both the Bothell and Seattle campuses for their work in creating a high impact educational experience.
56吃瓜网 Bothell faculty recognized for excellence
May 21, 2015
Faculty were recognized for outstanding contributions to the university during a recognition ceremony held May 19 at the Hollywood Schoolhouse.
Undergraduate researchers have something to crow about
May 12, 2015
The road to undergraduate research can take the most interesting turns for students at 56吃瓜网 Bothell. For Bri McCloskey, Alex LeFort, and Alexi Menth their road included a stop in lecturer Doug Wacker’s animal behavior class, which covered a popular community of crows.
Debate team wins again
April 20, 2015
Coached by IAS faculty member Denise Vaughan, the 56吃瓜网 Bothell Debate Team had great success in the recent 2015 Northwest Parli championships. In fact, every one of 56吃瓜网 Bothell鈥檚 competing debaters took either first or second place in this tournament.
Immersing in culture, changing lives
April 10, 2015
In his first documentary that follows 56吃瓜网 Bothell study abroad students to Ethiopia, 56吃瓜网 Bothell alum seeks to shatter stereotypes across the globe.
Eulogies and masks bring out student voices
March 31, 2015
What do mask-making, eulogies for the living, and communications have in common? If you are a 56吃瓜网 Bothell student and lucky enough to take Gavin Doyle鈥檚 classes, you will certainly find out.
Alternative Spring Break Provides Service Opportunities
March 27, 2015
56吃瓜网 Bothell students traded in sand and sunshine for shovels, sea life and service. By the end of spring break 2015, dozens of students will have participated in community service opportunities throughout the region.
Inspiring young readers to discover joy and wonder for math
March 10, 2015
Picture a huddle of children, wide-eyed as they listen to The Very Hungry Caterpillar, the classic tale of a critter gobbling through one apple, two pears, three plums and oh so much more.
New Washington Monthly college guide puts 56吃瓜网 Bothell in the top 20 in the West
March 05, 2015
Washington Monthly鈥檚 鈥淭he Other College Guide: A Road Map to the Right School for You鈥� ranks 56吃瓜网 Bothell No. 13 on its Best Bang for Your Buck (Western Schools) list.
Starbucks Teams Up with 56吃瓜网 Bothell MBA Students
March 03, 2015
Four years ago, Dennis McGrath, Vice President Global Test and Operations at Starbucks Corp., approached 56吃瓜网 Bothell鈥檚 School of Business to create a partnership where students could get involved in low-level testing and program development. But Associate Professor Surya Pathak challenged him to do more
You鈥檙e Hired! Microsoft scoops up 56吃瓜网 Bothell computer talent before graduation
February 24, 2015
Months before receiving her diploma, 56吃瓜网 Bothell student Eleanor Wort has already secured a position with one of the region鈥檚 top employers.
Real world solutions outside the classroom
February 24, 2015
Salina Shugarts鈥� experience with community-based learning and research combine classroom and volunteer experience, allowing her to create real world solutions through a new lens.
Distinct Events for Diverse Students
February 13, 2015
Having a diverse student body encourages learning in a way that textbooks and lectures cannot; allowing peers to learn from each other鈥檚 unique life experiences and backgrounds.
Preventing Ableism at 56吃瓜网 Bothell
February 05, 2015
On Thursday January 30th, students squeezed into the IDEA Project in 56吃瓜网 Bothell鈥檚 56吃瓜网1 to take part in the Dine and Dialogue on ableism. With their lunch in hand, these students engaged in discussion about ableism with people of all different backgrounds and experiences.
Makerspace is coming to 56吃瓜网 Bothell
February 05, 2015
The Collaboratory in Discovery Hall will soon be home to 56吃瓜网 Bothell鈥檚 first Makerspace. A is a growing collaborative movement on college campuses that gives students a space to share resources and tools within their campus community.
Celebrating our Scholars and Donors
January 29, 2015
Each year, we gather to celebrate the accomplishments of our scholarship recipients and the generosity of our donors. On January 28, we celebrated more than 140 56吃瓜网 Bothell students who received scholarships and awards in the past academic year. More than half of those scholarships were awarded as a result of the donations from 56吃瓜网 Bothell alumni, donors, and community partners.
Military, Media, and Mariners
January 27, 2015
With his billowing voice, a bristling beard, and unique life experience, Matthew Fieser is a hard student to miss around the 56吃瓜网 Bothell campus and in the classroom. 鈥淚 chose 56吃瓜网 Bothell because I didn鈥檛 want to be just a face in the crowd鈥� explains Fieser. 鈥淚 like the intimacy of the smaller class sizes.鈥�