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Artificial intelligence turned against COVID-19

A team led by Assistant Professor Dong Si is turning the power of artificial intelligence against the COVID-19 coronavirus with a new software tool that could help design vaccines and drugs.

July 28, 2020

‘I woke up to the climate crisis’

After running a winery for nearly a decade, Sara Papanikolaou (Business Administration ’08) felt moved by signs of climate change to create 350 Eastside, a Bellevue nonprofit drawing attention to environmental concerns.

July 22, 2020

Mask’s fit more important than fabric

When deciding on a face mask, fit is more important than fabric, says Dan Jaffe, a professor of environmental chemistry who is testing how well different masks filter particles from the air.

July 22, 2020

Remote learning experiences improving for fall

The 56³Ô¹ÏÍø made an emergency pivot in the face of the coronavirus pandemic last spring to put about 600 courses entirely online. Faculty have more experience and training for remote teaching this fall.

July 22, 2020

First-generation graduate has more goals

Hesbeyda Villafana (American & Ethnic Studies and Educational Studies '20) is planning for graduate school and a career pursuing equity and social justice in education back home in the Yakima Valley.

July 14, 2020

Q&A: Lisa Robertson, Cashier’s Office

How has work in Fiscal & Audit Services changed since remote operations began at 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell? Lisa Robertson, supervisor in the cashier’s office, answers a few questions from Maria Lamarca Anderson.

July 14, 2020

My Story: A first responder during the pandemic

Oscar Ochoa is an ambulance emergency medical technician who has responded to patients with COVID-19. After receiving his bachelor’s in Health Studies he plans to become a physician assistant serving the Latino community.

July 9, 2020

COVID-19 ethics and equity

Jamie Shirley, director of nursing in the School of Nursing & Health Studies, is an ethics consultant for 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Medical Center Northwest whose advice helps decide care in a COVID-19 crisis.

July 8, 2020

Turning environmental angst into activism

In addition to teaching Eco-Grief and Climate Anxiety, Jennifer Atkinson is producing a podcast and creating a global network of educators to help students cope with feelings of environmental loss.

July 8, 2020

Legacy gift inspires goal-smashing generosity

Jan and Dick Hunter pledged a $1 million legacy gift that helped propel the University past its $35 million Campaign for 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell goal. The family has long ties to 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell and deep roots in the community.

July 1, 2020