News from the School of STEM
Category: Research
Symposium showcases undergraduate research, recognizes outstanding mentors
More than 30 students from the 56³Ô¹ÏÍø presented at the 26th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium held at 56³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Mary Gates Hall in Seattle on Friday, May 19. This year’s symposium hosted presentations by undergraduates from across the three 56³Ô¹ÏÍø campuses. The 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell students presented 20 different research projects and topics, ranging...
June 9, 2023
Career switch to software engineering led to five NASA internships
Tyler Choi was studying political science and economics before switching careers to software engineering. Years later he has completed five NASA internships and works as a research assistant in the master's program.
February 1, 2023
Funding for the Center for Biotech Innovation and Training
The 56³Ô¹ÏÍø School of STEM is thrilled to announce that the upcoming Center for Biotech Innovation and Training (CBIT) has been awarded additional funding from the FY 2022 Omnibus Appropriations Bill.
March 15, 2022
Autism and accessibility
As a working professional, Annuska Zolyomi, now assistant teaching professor at 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell, noticed a lack of knowledge about how technology can assist people with autism. It motivated her to get her Ph.D. and generate the findings herself. Read the story in 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell news.
January 31, 2022
From Prison to Purpose
Michael Cho, STEM student at 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell, was awarded a Mary Gates Research Scholarship to explore topics in artificial intelligence that could have lasting effects on fair and equitable technology. Read the story in 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell news.
January 31, 2022
Graduating students showcase CSSE capstone research
Students in the School of STEM shared their research at the autumn 2021 capstone symposium. Read the story in 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell news.
December 28, 2021
Undergraduates invited to research stem cells
Three 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell undergraduates were awarded fellowships — usually bestowed just to graduate and post-doctoral students — to research heart development, kidney disease and osteoporosis. Read the story in 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell news.
December 28, 2021
NSF grant to research Artificial Intelligence-Enhanced Cybersecurity
The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity is emerging as an important field. With $300,000 National Science Foundation grant funding, Associate Professor Dr. Brent Lagesse in collaboration with Associate Professor Dr. Colleen Lewis from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will research industry needs, barriers to learning, and determine the best ways to prepare the workforce to apply AI to problems in cybersecurity.
November 22, 2021
Swipe for science
A new online game about whales allows students and average citizens to participate in tracking and sorting data about local populations of these marine mammals. No previous scientific research experience required. Read the 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell news story.
November 22, 2021
A showcase of research & creativity
As a window into the world of new ideas, the campus library showcases recent publications by the faculty at the 56³Ô¹ÏÍø and at Cascadia College. Four STEM faculty are included in the 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell news list of publications on showcase.
November 22, 2021