Letter from the dean

There’s something energizing about spring quarter — a season of celebration, achievement, and new beginnings. As many of our students prepare to cross the stage at 56�Թ��� Bothell’s commencement on June 15, the excitement across campus is unmistakable. Congratulations to all those graduating!

I invite you all to join us this Friday, June 13, as we celebrate STEM students at the Spring 2025 STEM Symposium & 2nd Annual Awards Ceremony.

It’s inspiring to see innovative ideas and passion coming from undergraduate research and projects. Our 2nd annual awards ceremony is at 1 p.m. in Discovery Hall (DISC-061) and will recognize students and faculty for their achievements in academic excellence, resiliency, engagement, leadership and service over the academic year. Check the symposium website for the full schedule.

While federal and state budget pressures continue to impact higher education nationwide, I’m encouraged by 56�Թ���’s proactive efforts to strengthen our financial resilience. I’m especially grateful for the many ways our School of STEM community comes together to support experiential learning, meaningful events, undergraduate research, and student scholarships — all of which directly enrich our students and help keep the transformative education we’re known for thriving. A heartfelt thank you to our STEM Advisory Board for generously sharing their time, expertise and support. I appreciate your partnership helping connect our students to industry through impactful career events and mentorship.

As we close the book on this academic year, I’m filled with gratitude and pride reflecting on all we’ve accomplished together. It’s been an exciting first year for me as dean, and one of the greatest joys has been seeing the many ways our faculty, staff, and students are recognized for their outstanding achievements. In this newsletter, you’ll discover prestigious awardees, inspiring mentorship and bold innovation — all of which reflect the incredible impact of this community. It’s an honor to celebrate these achievements with you all.

– Jennifer McLoud-Mann, dean and professor

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Dr. Scherr’s research explores hands-on physics labs, faculty development, and inclusive teaching in quantum mechanics. A leader in physics education, she has served as a conference organizer, doctoral advisor and community leader.

In 2017, she was named a fellow of the American Physical Society for her foundational work on energy learning, classroom video analysis, and her leadership in the physics education research community.

Check out the .

Reflecting on the appointment, Dr. Scherr shared, “Peer review is one of the most important forms of communication among scientists. I think of the review process as an authentic conversation between peers about a matter that is important to both of them. A framework of mutual understanding and growth improves the quality of research in the field by creating conditions in which colleagues appreciate peer review as a valuable source of substantive feedback on their work.”

Congratulations, Dr. Scherr! Your continued work enriches the physics education community and helps pave the way for a more inclusive and innovative future in the field. Through her research and leadership, she supports both current educators and the next generation of physicists.

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The Division of CSS was also proud to serve as a Gold Sponsor of WiCyS 2025, demonstrating the school’s strong commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM — especially in cybersecurity.

Finding opportunity and community

Master’s student Azmeen Mohammad came to 56�Թ��� Bothell curious about cybersecurity, despite having no formal background in the field.

“Cyber is something which is not very much talked about by many people,” Mohammad said. “But there are so many opportunities in cyber.”

She discovered the 56�Թ��� Bothell WiCyS chapter through friends and took a cybersecurity elective during her first year. Although her initial application for conference sponsorship was unsuccessful, her dedication remained strong. She later became a club officer and reapplied in her second year – this time earning a sponsorship from the CSS division to attend WiCyS 2025.

While other conferences she’s attended have been gender-inclusive, the WiCyS conference is specifically geared towards women – the recruitment, retention and advancement of women in cybersecurity.

“It felt so empowering to see all these women coming together and working in an area that is usually so male-dominated,” she said.

Jui Bangali, a master’s student and current president of the 56�Թ��� Bothell WiCyS chapter, followed a similar path. Having worked in cybersecurity at Dell before graduate school, Bangali was familiar with WiCyS but hadn’t been directly involved. After joining 56�Թ��� Bothell, she dove into the club and eventually became chapter president.

As a chapter president, Bangali received a sponsorship to attend the conference from WiCyS itself. She noted the exclusivity of the event as it’s open only to sponsored students and industry partners, which creates stronger networking opportunities.

Exploring the WiCyS 2025 experience

The conference featured a mix of technical workshops, hands-on labs, mental wellness sessions, and networking socials hosted by major companies. The focus on mental health and work-life balance was a standout for both students.

“They didn’t just concentrate on the technical aspect of the conference, but they also made sure that there were a few sessions which were related to mental wellbeing,” Mohammad said.

To offset travel costs, Bangali signed up to volunteer at the conference. She volunteered to help with some of the speaker sessions, which she says allowed her more networking time.

“You get an opportunity to be closer to the speaker,” Bangali said. “Everybody kind of got to ask questions, but because you’re a volunteer, it adds another layer.”

The conference also included a career fair, where students received specific feedback on their résumés from recruiters.

“They actually take your resume and read out the resume and they pinpoint things like ‘these need to be changed if you’re applying for our company,’” Mohammad said. “There were a few companies who were giving very detailed feedback.”

Bangali found the opportunity to practice elevator pitches on recruiters helpful. Some of the workshops throughout the conference focused on this skill, and the career fair was the perfect place to practice.

“It’s an important skill; you barely get one minute with the person,” Bangali said. “So, you want to make sure you’re able to convey everything.”

Building a future in cybersecurity

The School of STEM Graduate Programs continue to attend the conference and share information about how to advance as a professional in the field with the Master of Science in Cybersecurity Engineering.

continues to grow as a supportive, inclusive space for students interested in cybersecurity. Sponsorship opportunities through WiCyS and the CSS division continue to serve as an investment in our students and their opportunities to gain leadership skills, industry connections and the confidence to lead in STEM.

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Dr. Yoon was honored at the 66th Annual PSEC Engineer of the Year Awards Banquet on Saturday, April 26, at the Museum of Flight in Seattle. Dean Jennifer McLoud-Mann had the honor of introducing Dr. Yoon and welcoming him up to the stage to accept his award.

“He lives the mission of our School of STEM, transforming lives — one student at a time,” said Dean McLoud-Mann. “From supporting first-generation college students here in Washington to mentoring Korean students across the globe, Dr. Yoon’s reach is both personal and far-reaching.”

A leader in innovation and impact

Dr. Yoon directs the Smart Medical Devices Lab (SMDL) at 56�Թ��� Bothell, where his research bridges mechanical engineering, robotics, and biomedical devices. His work focuses on developing cutting-edge technologies to improve the lives of individuals with physical disabilities and to support caregiving tasks.

Among his most impactful projects is the development of a smart multifunction toilet wheelchair — a device designed to restore dignity and independence for users, while enhancing safety and efficiency for caregivers. His lab also explores minimally invasive surgical robotics, multi-modal medical imaging, and neural interfaces for assistive technologies.

Dr. Yoon’s work has led to multiple patents and has received support from agencies including the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.

A global perspective, a local commitment

Dr. Yoon brings a diverse range of experience to 56�Թ��� Bothell. He previously served as an assistant professor at Qatar University and worked as a research engineer at Samsung Electro-Mechanics. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington, where he developed an automated bladder imaging system using a novel scanning fiber endoscope.

Since joining 56�Թ��� Bothell in 2014, Dr. Yoon has become an integral part of the School of STEM — offering students a unique opportunity to learn from a global innovator with deep roots in interdisciplinary, application-driven research. As a founding faculty member of the Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s program, Dr. Yoon was instrumental in developing the undergraduate program curriculum and overseeing the program’s review for the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Mentorship that matters

In addition to his research, Dr. Yoon is a dedicated educator and mentor. He supported students in founding the campus chapter of the American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME) in 2016 and still serves as their adviser. He also advises the TrickFire Robotics Club, helping students apply their classroom knowledge to real-world engineering challenges. Under his guidance, student teams have competed in national competitions such as the NASA Robotic Mining Competition and the University Rover Challenge.

Serving as an adviser since the start of the Eco-car club in 2022 (which was renamed in 2024 from The Electrical Motorsports club), Dr. Yoon supported the 56�Թ��� Bothell team participating in the EV Grand Prix, an electric go-kart race for collegiate teams hosted by Purdue University in 2023. Looking ahead, the club is focused on the annual Shell Eco-marathon Americas competition at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2026. The Eco-car club designs and builds small, energy-efficient electric cars from scratch.

His emphasis on hands-on learning and student engagement reflects the core values of the School of STEM — providing opportunities, collaboratively engaging with our community and empowering students to become innovators, problem-solvers, and leaders in their fields.

PSEC recognizing excellence

The PSEC Academic Engineer of the Year Award is awarded annually to an individual who demonstrates outstanding achievement in academic engineering and research. Dr. Yoon was nominated by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Western Washington Section in recognition of his significant and ongoing contributions to both academia and the broader engineering community.

Reflecting on the significance of this recent award, Dr. Yoon emphasized the personal and professional fulfillment she has found in mentoring students and serving the community.

“While time-consuming, my service to student groups as well as professional and local communities has been deeply rewarding and fulfilling — especially witnessing students grow, which has been truly priceless,” he shared. “I strongly believe that students who engage in extracurricular activities are more motivated, and that this experience is positively related to academic performance and leadership.”

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Yoon on this well-deserved recognition. This honor not only highlights Dr. Yoon’s accomplishments but also reflects the growing impact of 56�Թ��� Bothell’s School of STEM in addressing complex challenges through research, education, and innovation.

To learn more about Dr. Yoon’s work, visit the .

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Known as the “Mother of the Internet,” Dr. Perlman revolutionized modern networking with innovations like the Spanning Tree Protocol and IS-IS link-state routing, both of which remain essential to internet infrastructure today. With over 100 patents, a National Inventors Hall of Fame induction and numerous lifetime achievement awards, Dr. Perlman has left an undeniable mark on computer science. 

During their conversation, Dr. Perlman shared powerful insights into her groundbreaking contributions to computer science and engineering, the challenges she overcame as a woman in tech and timeless design principles that continue to shape the digital world.  

If you missed this thought-provoking discussion — or want to revisit Dr. Perlman’s invaluable insights — you can watch the full conversation on our YouTube channel.  

About Radia Perlman

Radia Perlman is a Fellow at Dell Technologies. She has made many contributions to the fields of network routing and security protocols. Her IS-IS link state routing protocol design continues to be widely deployed today, and the principles have been incorporated into other routing protocols (such as OSPF). Her spanning tree bridging design transformed Ethernet from a single shared link to a network that can support many. Her contributions to network security include designing systems resilient to malicious. She wrote the textbook “Interconnections: Bridges, Routers, Switches, and Internetworking Protocols”, and cowrote the textbook “Network Security: Private Communication in a Public World.” The 3rd edition of Network Security was recently published, and includes significant content about quantum computing and quantum-safe public key algorithms. She has received numerous awards including induction into the Inventor Hall of Fame, induction into the Internet Hall of Fame, lifetime achievement awards from ACM’s SIGCOMM and Usenix, election to National Academy of Engineering, election into the Washington State Academy of Science, and an honorary doctorate from KTH. She has taught courses at various universities including University of Washington, Texas A&M, MIT, and Harvard. She has a Ph.D. in computer science from MIT.

Interview questions 

• 4:41 – Can you share a bit about your love of mathematics? 
• 11:31 – At one point you decided you were going to leave graduate school and then you came back. Can you tell us a little more about why you came back? What motivated that? 
• 25:27 – You’ve made incredible accomplishments throughout your life and career. What do you think causes you to be good at what you do? 
• 31:53 – As a fellow woman in STEM, I’m curious how it’s been for you throughout your career and industry experiences where you’ve found yourself surrounded mostly by men.  
• 39:03 – Do you have any advice for the students in the audience? 
• 45:22 – Open Q&A

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A personalized approach to education 

When Dr. Han-Wei Shih joined the School of STEM’s Division of Biological Sciences at 56�Թ��� Bothell as an assistant professor in autumn 2024, he brought a student-focused approach to his Molecular Biology course. A pre-course survey revealed to him that his students, mostly seniors planning to graduate in a few months, were unaware of the diverse career paths available to them. Instead of merely delivering lectures, he engaged students in discussions about what they already knew and what they hoped to learn. This adaptive teaching method ensured that students were not just checking boxes for graduation but were actively preparing for their future careers.��

“He wanted to go above and beyond and help us prepare not just for our academic lives, but also for our lives onward from that,” Biology Senior Adelle Nolan said. “Whether it’s our career or continuing in academia, whatever it was.”  

Eye-opening field experiences 

To expand his students’ understanding of career possibilities in biology, Shih arranged field trips to and the at the end of autumn quarter. The field trips gave students an inside look at the facilities through guided tours and interactive Q&A panels with professionals working in cross-disciplinary roles. Shih hoped that these tours would provide his students with awareness of the research community in the region and the career opportunities in the fields. Shih also wanted his students to hear from speakers with diverse STEM backgrounds, learning about their personal journeys through academia and industry and how they arrived at their current roles.  

“I strongly believe that academia and industry share a close and mutually beneficial relationship,” Shih said. “This connection is essential not only for advancing academic research but also for fostering industry growth.” 

At Just – Biologics, students explored the intersection of biology and technology, where professionals worked in multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions. Speaker panels highlighted unique backgrounds and specialties and how they come together collaboratively in biotech research. The Allen Institute further reinforced this concept, with researchers from a wide range of backgrounds collaborating on cutting-edge projects across disciplines. 

“It was very interesting to see the types of people that go into this facility and what their roles were, what they did, and how they all interconnected,” said Hannah Heilman, a senior majoring in Biology.����

For Heilman, who’s been involved in genetics research at 56�Թ��� Bothell, the experience was eye-opening to the opportunities available in biology in Seattle and the value that vast research experience brings to the field. 

“Going on the field trip to the Allen Institute and Just – Biologics tied into my research because it made me appreciate the science more,” Heilman said. “It just inspired me to keep going, working at what I love, and to get as much research experience as possible.” 

A well-rounded approach to science and learning 

For many students, these experiences were more than just academic exercises — they were pivotal moments that shifted their outlook on their futures. Nolan, initially uncertain about job opportunities within their niche specialty of human sex diversity, found reassurance in seeing recent graduates working in interdisciplinary roles. 

“I came into this field trip being worried about my future and feeling like I wanted to cling on to my bachelor’s degree — find a way to stay in college forever,” they shared. “But then when I came out of that first field trip, I felt confident. I felt inspired.”��

The field trips reiterated to students that a successful career in biology isn’t confined to a single specialty. The educational journey in the School of STEM is about more than just meeting graduation requirements — it’s about helping students discover their passions, build meaningful connections and step into their future with excitement and purpose. 

“The experience showed us how science thrives on collaboration and innovation,” Shih said. “As we returned to our studies, we carried with us a deeper appreciation for the endless possibilities in scientific discovery.” 

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Letter from the dean

As I reflect on winter quarter stepping into the permanent dean position, I am feeling proud of the school more than ever. I have been successful in slowing down so that I can listen to learn more about the landscape of the school from faculty and staff colleagues. Based on listening session feedback, I will be able to assess and address both short-term and long-term gaps and opportunities. I have also been investing in one-on-one time with individuals to gain deeper understanding of what brought them to 56�Թ��� Bothell and what keeps them here, which is part of the STEM Scoop community building initiative that I launched last autumn. I am discovering new things to love about my community every day.

At the heart of all conversations and activities, the STEM community devotes itself to transforming lives, one student at a time. Our faculty have robust research programs, and many of them mentor students, especially undergraduate research students. Check out the sections of the newsletter sharing information about Mary Gates scholarship recipients and 56�Թ��� Bothell’s new research Carnegie classification!

I continue to be impressed by the generosity of individuals who devote their resources, including their time, to make an impact for STEM students. This newsletter highlights some of the incredible events happening on campus to increase industry engagement and better prepare students for their future. Dedicated individuals are also stepping up to ensure that our students have access to cutting-edge equipment needed to provide the critical hands-on experiences that prepare them for the workforce. The overriding feeling coming from this generosity is the desire to make a difference for others, which resonates and aligns with the passion that I bring to my new role as dean.

– Jennifer McLoud-Mann

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“We are so grateful to our donors and faculty who know how important it is for our engineering students to work on projects using industry-grade equipment so that they are workforce ready,” Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Sharon Jones said.  

Located in Innovation Hall 015, the Engineering Machine Shop serves as a crucial resource for students in engineering and related fields. 

“A machine shop is a vital organ of an engineering program,” Mechanical Engineering Lab Coordinator Jacob Roth said. “We envisioned a teaching shop that could accommodate up to 18 students at a time, and that’s exactly what we have now.” 

The shop is split between instruction and student-driven work, serving as both a learning space and a hands-on workshop. Roth regularly assists students conducting research, building prototypes and completing capstone projects. 

Expanding access to the machine shop 

In prior years, Roth taught a three-hour hand-tools only course for students to experience some of the shop’s features. With the establishment of the new shop in Innovation Hall, he is planning to revitalize that workshop to expand opportunities in the space. Currently, access to the machine shop is limited to students who have completed the machining fundamentals course for the safety of both students and the equipment. 

However, Roth hopes to make the entire shop more accessible to a broader range of students by expanding the machining fundamentals course to all students. Currently, it has mechanical engineering prerequisites, so it’s typically only engineers taking the class. 

“It would be great if I could tell anyone and everyone, ‘take our intro to machining,’” Roth said.  

A hub for innovation & collaboration 

Access to the machine shop allows students to create custom metal parts on short notice and work one-on-one with Roth to refine designs in advanced software.  

“For research students in non-engineering disciplines, who haven’t been trained on any machines, I’ll often work with them to produce engineering drawings and then I’ll make the part for them and give it to them,” Roth said.   

Beyond coursework, the machine shop is also a hub for student clubs. Groups like the Electric Motorsports Club and the TrickFire Robotics Club frequently use the space, helping fund equipment purchases and maintenance through the Student Technology Fee. 

Souri Banerjee, a mechanical engineering graduate from 56�Թ��� Bothell, ran into difficulties using the worn-down equipment in the previous machine shop. The parts he machined for his electric motorsport club wouldn’t turn out exactly as envisioned because the equipment was well used. He reached out to Roth about utilizing the student technology fee for additional equipment since a lot of student clubs used the space. After surveying other engineering clubs to see what equipment they needed for their projects, he and Roth worked together to submit a funding request which was approved.  

“I wish we had that new equipment when we were students, because that would have made our tasks easier,” Banerjee said. “But I am so very glad that the students now and all future students are going to be able to experience machining.” 

With the funding from the Worthington Fund and the Student Technology Fee, the 56�Թ��� Bothell Machine Shop is enhancing hands-on engineering education, supporting student innovation and fostering collaboration across STEM disciplines. 

Available equipment 

• Four lathes 
• Three manual mills��
• Grinder station including chop saw��
• A vertical and horizontal bandsaw��
• Drill press��
• Two Computer Numerical Control (CNC) mills and a forthcoming CNC lathe 

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In response, an interdisciplinary group of data science educators from multiple institutions put together the Data for Good in Education Workshop Series, a collection of intensive day-long workshops that convene data science educators to surface and promote strategies to face the obstacle of grounding data science education in people-centered community-informed practice. The first two workshops have garnered the participation of 75 educators and a third workshop is planned for 2025.  

Dr. Dharma Dailey, assistant teaching professor in the School of STEM, is among the organizers of Data for Good in Education Workshop series leading efforts in teaching data for good and shares highlights from the workshop series. 

The challenges of teaching data ethics 

Attendees gain the opportunity to network with and learn from their peers while workshop organizers map common opportunities and challenges Data for Good educators face. There are different challenges that are surfacing:  

• Instructors teaching technical topics feel pressure to minimize time devoted to ethics or considering societal impacts.����

• Educators don’t feel qualified to broach ethics in their classrooms.����

• Program and resource constraints limit community-engaged experiences and capstone experiences that tie data science to social good.����

• No field-level consensus has emerged yet for specifying learning objectives pertaining to the social and human dimensions related to Data Science, nor for designing relevant learning activities or assessing them.����

Despite these challenges, the workshops showcase the breadth of approaches to teaching data for good that are being spearheaded by Data Science educators.  

Inspiring talks and hands on sessions 

At the most recent workshop held at the in Ann Arbor in October, participants convened for a series of inspiring talks on teaching Data Science with a social good lens, interspersed with interactive sessions. Keynote speaker graduate director of the Master of Science Data Science Program and associate professor of Africana Studies at Howard University, provided insight into designing Howard’s Masters for Data Science and Analytics, an online program that substantively interweaves social good with data science. The program prepares students to engage in real-world data analytics that serve a purpose. For example, one recent student capstone identified analytic discrepancies in air quality assessment in the Mossville community in Louisiana. 

In another talk focused on change-making work within existing degree programs, , research associate at the Human-Robot Interaction Lab and lecturer at Tufts University, related his experience working in human-robot interaction and ethics to lead a one-year project to more systematically integrate ethics into all computer science courses in the Department of Computer Science at Tufts University.  

, director of the at the University of Michigan, reflected on how community-engaged, collaborative projects may be incorporated into data for good education, drawing on case studies from his current book project, Appetite for Data: Race, Neighborhoods, and Digital Recipes for Racial and Class Solidarity.  

Offering insights into what can be done at the course level, assistant professor at the University of Michigan, shared a framework he has devised for conceiving of and executing data-science for-good projects in his courses that help future data science practitioners view the work of data science as a milestone within a social good project, helping students to make clearer connections between the work that comes before and after a more successful data science intervention. 

In considering activities that can be incorporated into a class session or course module, of Trinity Christian College described how he makes use of ethics case studies in his classes. of Tufts University led participants through an assessment of case studies being curated and distributed through the Methods for Teaching Ethics in Data Science Workshop.��

Workshop organizers & supporters 

Dr. Dharma Dailey of 56�Թ���’s School of STEM and , Technical Education Specialist and Data Science Fellow at the University of Washington’s eScience Institute, are among the organizers of Data for Good in Education Workshop series. Dailey and Alterman draw upon their experience as educators in the University of Washington’s Data Science for Social Good program and Dailey’s prior work through eScience Institute to identify and promote effective strategies for building out Data for Good programs including the Data for Good Growth Map — a resource being used by many educators in this space.  

The Data for Good in Education Workshop series is co-organized with faculty from Emory University, Iowa State University, Michigan State University, Montgomery College, Trinity Christian College, University of Notre Dame, and Washington & Jefferson College. Funding for the Data for Good in Education Workshop series has been provided by the National Science Foundation and the Responsible Computing Challenge, a partnership of Omidyar Network, Mozilla, Schmidt Futures, Craig Newmark Philanthropies and Mellon Foundation. 

Those interested in the 2025 workshop should contact the organizing committee at data4good.workshop@gmail.com.��

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Letter from the dean

As this calendar year comes to a close, I wanted to reflect and express gratitude for many of the accomplishments that have happened during the last quarter in the School of STEM.

As you know, the school is committed to serving all students, especially those from underserved communities, and creating opportunities to raise awareness and participate in activities beyond the traditional classroom is essential for their success.

Holly Gion, STEM Advisory Board chair, and I would like to highlight some of the investments that have been making a meaningful impact for students. The first STEM Advisory Board scholarships were awarded this autumn quarter, providing critical financial support for students with significant financial need. The first endowed faculty fellowship was awarded to recognize outstanding success in undergraduate research mentorship.

The board also launched an ambitious series of events focused on raising awareness of career pathways across the spectrum of STEM disciplines. These events provide students with guidance about what to do while they are students as well as how to transition to the workforce. Keep watch for events and updates on social media��(,��,��)��—��this is a great way to stay connected to STEM! I am deeply grateful for the advice and support advisory board members provide to the school. In this newsletter you can read about the legacy of Ralph and Doreen Boy. Ralph is one of the first STEM Advisory Board members and our first emeritus board member.

I am excited to report that the School of STEM fundraised $28,700 at the recent I heart 56�Թ��� Bothell luncheon. Some of the proceeds from this event will fund research scholarships to increase experiential learning opportunities for students who collaborate with faculty or community and industry partners. Experiences like these help students discern their professional pathway, which is especially important to 56�Թ��� Bothell’s large population of first-generation college students. Thank you for your generous contributions and support  — they help STEM students significantly!

Now that we have settled into Innovation Hall, we hosted a STEM Soirée, a night of innovation and impact, in October to celebrate this new space that transforms traditional classrooms and offers improved and expanded lab spaces. At the event we unveiled the newly named electrical engineering student project/capstone lab, the “Decuir Room,” thanks to the generous gift from Joseph Decuir in honor of his father Laurence Decuir.

The School of STEM has been anticipating an announcement about who will be named the next permanent dean for the School of STEM. With this newsletter planned for Tuesday, it was nice timing that the 56�Թ��� Bothell Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs announced on Monday that I will have the privilege to continue on in this role as the official spokesperson for the school. A big thank you to everyone who participated in contributing to this process.

We are looking forward to launching a new year and exploring innovative ways that we can continue to collaborate to enhance the student experience. Together with you, we will transform lives, one student at a time.

Happy Holidays to everyone from the School of STEM!

– Jennifer McLoud-Mann

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