News from the Office of Connected Learning
New book, “why we drop out”, uncovers surprising answers to why students drop out
High-school dropouts are generally assumed to be problem kids who never liked school. Absolutely wrong, says a new book, co-authored by UW Bothell's Dr. Antony Smith.
September 30, 2022
UW Bothell professors share insights into fast-growing region at free, public Campus Research Connections series
University of Washington Bothell researchers who are in a unique position to monitor environmental changes in the fast-growing Bothell area share their insights this fall in a series of free public presentations called Campus Research Connections.
September 30, 2022
Cybersecurity? Easy. Secure usability? Hard
A cybersecurity expert outlined the challenges of advancing technology and introduced research by four University of Washington Bothell faculty members to an audience of alumni and others at Chateau Ste. Michelle.
September 30, 2022
Bringing Syrian voices to the West
For her undergraduate research, UW Bothell senior Malak Shalabi interviewed Syrian refugees in Jordan about torture they suffered. The law, economics and public policy major is headed to the UW Law School to study international law, with the goal of promoting justice in the Muslim world.
September 30, 2022
Students selected for ocean volcano research
Two University of Washington Bothell students have been selected to participate in research this summer aboard a ship exploring the underwater volcano known as the Axial Seamount, about 300 miles off the Northwest coast.
September 30, 2022
Spanish Soccer is not so different: A journal entry from my time in Spain – w/ Alina Zasimczuk
“The Politics of Soccer in Spain and Beyond” program impacted Alina Zasimczuk’s thoughts on her future career by a large margin. Connecting to multiple academic organizations and local events helped Alina learn more about her interests in soccer and the language.
September 27, 2022
Expanding regional research opportunities
A grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation allows UW Bothell faculty to help students overcome geographic, economic and academic barriers to pursuing graduate studies in STEM.
September 21, 2022
Pasta, Pizza, and Gelato: Eating Little Else and Learning Lots While Studying Abroad in Italy – w/ Rileigh Thompson
Rileigh Thompson, UW Bothell study abroad ambassador in 2022, had a blast on the trip to Italy when joining the Global Initiatives program, “UW PoE Italy: Interdisciplinary Studies on Environment and Society – Past and Present.” She documented this unforgettable journey with all the distinct experiences and stunning places in the video. UW Bothell Study...
September 20, 2022
Digital Scholars: New digital skills put to good use featuring Minh Than
Sophomore Minh Than participated in the new Digital Scholars Program at UW Bothell where she honed her computer skills while helping fellow immigrants in need.
September 19, 2022
Summer research strengthens math majors
Six promising UW Bothell math majors were selected for a National Research Experience for Undergraduates Program this summer. The Mathematical Association of America expects that immersing themselves in a research experience will strengthen their skills and encourage them to consider graduate school.
September 17, 2022