News from the School of IAS

Daniel Lee’s persistence paves career in UX research

IAS alum Daniel Lee (’17) began his career in computer systems while in the United States Air Force, and at one time, he managed over 500 network servers across his base. After serving, Lee spent nine years managing a usability lab at Microsoft, which cemented his passion for user research and design. It soon became clear that he would need a bachelor’s degree to progress in this sector, but career advancement wasn’t his only motivator. Lee’s father had been diagnosed with terminal cancer ...

January 31, 2018

Paula Waters serves the Woodinville community

Alum Paula Waters (’98, Liberal Studies) attributes her strong commitment to public service to the education she received. “I took an urban studies class at UW Bothell, and it sparked my interest in cities,” she said. “The class helped me learn what makes a city great and how it can function successfully.”

January 30, 2018

Dan Berger: Are Florida prisons suppressing an inmate strike or just lying about it?

IAS faculty member Dan Berger published "Are Florida prisons suppressing an inmate strike or just lying about it?," an op-ed in the Washington Post about a whether the state of Florida is suppressing a strike by prisoners. Called "Operation Push," the strike was supposed to begin on Martin Luther King Day and demanded a series of changes to one of the nation's largest prison systems. Yet prison officials have denied the existence of ...

January 25, 2018

Jin-Kyu Jung publishes three new papers

IAS faculty member Jin-Kyu Jung returns from sabbatical, having published 3 papers. The first is “Mapping Communities: Geographic and Interdisciplinary Community-Based Learning and Research,” in Professional Geographers. The article reflects on Jung’s teaching of a community-based learning and research course, BIS352 Mapping Communities, and highlights the role of geography in promoting community engagement, and ...

January 25, 2018

Alumni Shout Out!

Chad Bates (’14, Global Studies) accepted a new role as Business Operations Manager for Specialty Practices at Amazon Web Services Professional Services. Previously, he was the Concierge Customer Service Manager at Amazon Web Services. Jung Lee (’13, Policy Studies) started a new position as Academic Services Manager for ...

January 23, 2018

Frances Lee wins the 2017 Survival Guide Award at the Gender Justice Awards

2nd year MA in Cultural Studies student Frances Lee was presented the 2017 Survival Guide Award at the Gender Justice Awards on December 14, 2017. Gender Justice League, a prominent advocacy group for transgender, genderqueer, non-binary, and gender non-conforming individuals in Washington state, awards community members who have gone above and beyond in their creativity and impact in creating change. Frances was chosen ...

January 17, 2018

Basu and Yang-Abreu help Mosqueda win Seattle City Council seat

Last November, Teresa Mosqueda became the newest addition to the Seattle City Council, and recent graduates Aretha Basu (’17, Society, Ethics & Human Behavior) and Tai Yang-Abreu (’17, Global Studies) were critical to her victory. Basu served as Mosqueda’s campaign manager and Yang-Abreu, her field director. Yang-Abreu graduated last summer and described the intensity of her last few months ...

January 17, 2018

Brooke Magnusson connects her talents with passion for global health

Brooke Magnusson (’09) had spent several years in cancer research when she decided to pursue a master’s in Policy Studies. While she felt positive about her work, she desired greater impact and saw policy as that vehicle. Through her graduate studies, Magnusson received advanced training in...

January 16, 2018

Alums Houston, Johnson, and Tsoodle nurture links between community and students

IAS alums Mary Houston, Gretchen Johnson, and Alice Tsoodle are highlighted for their community leadership in the latest issue of UW Bothell Magazine. Pivotal learning moments catalyzed their careers, and each remains deeply engaged with UW Bothell as co-educators. Houston (’08, Society, Ethics & Human Behavior; ’10, Policy Studies) credits an internship with Workforce Snohomish, later her employer, as integral to her learning and professional path....

January 12, 2018