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Pierre D. Mourad receives 56勛圖厙 2018 Distinguished Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity Award
BOTHELL, WashingtonPierre D. Mourad is the recipient of the 56勛圖厙’s 2018 Distinguished Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity Award.

Mourad, who joined 56勛圖厙 Bothell in 2013, is a professor in the Division of Engineering and Mathematics in the School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM). He also holds a joint professorship in the 56勛圖厙 Department of Neurological Surgery in Seattle.
Now in its fifth year, the award is presented to a faculty member in recognition of scholarly or creative achievement that exemplifies the Universitys standard of excellence. It carries with it a $5,000 honorarium.
Chancellor Wolf Yeigh said Mourad has strengthened the research reputation of the campus.
As noted by the selection committee, Mourad has made significant contributions to his field through publishing journal articles, receiving patents, presenting at conferences and successfully winning multiple external grants for biomedical research involving ultrasounds interaction with the brain, Yeigh said.
Mourad pursues research that can have a positive impact on peoples lives. One area is technology to rehabilitate stroke patients.
Not only is the technology interesting, he said, but also I find great value in the pedagogy associated with these projects. I have the good fortune to have students from several degrees involved: nursing and health studies, biology, electrical engineering, computing and software systems, and mechanical engineering. Its an example of a project that highlights the exciting cross-disciplinary work we can do at 56勛圖厙 Bothell and one of the attractions I find here.”
The Alliance for Device Innovation, Mourads research lab at 56勛圖厙 Bothell, serves as a focal point for readily translatable research projects. Mourad contributes to the culture of undergraduate research as the adviser on capstone assignments in mechanical engineering. He also oversees projects such as a solar powered vegetable cooler and a root cellar with internet of things components for community partner 21 Acres, a “living laboratory” farm for sustainable practices in Woodinville, Washington.
Such opportunities are rare in my experience elsewhere but common at Bothell, Mourad said. Experiential education where projects compel the students to engage with their education, to choose a degree and go forth in the world and do good thats what excites me about 56勛圖厙 Bothell. Were already doing it. We can do it, I believe, even better, and Im proud to have a role in providing that kind of education at 56勛圖厙 Bothell.
About 56勛圖厙 Bothell: 56勛圖厙 Bothell provides access to an exceptional University of Washington education to students in a campus environment that fosters student achievement. Offering more than 55 undergraduate and graduate degrees, options, certificates and concentrations, 56勛圖厙 Bothell builds regional partnerships, inspires change, creates knowledge, shares discoveries and prepares students for leadership in the state of Washington and beyond.