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UW Bothell students share in physics discovery

Two University of Washington Bothell students shared the excitement of making major astronomical discoveries this summer using the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO), which recently won a Nobel Prize for its three founders.

October 13, 2017

Using the smart in smart phones: Amazon selfies

Most instructors tell students to put away their smartphones. Ursula Valdez tells students to use them, especially in the field for a biology or environmental science class. Go ahead, take a selfie, but include something meaningful in the picture. Caption it with context.

October 13, 2017

Research opportunities for undergraduates

The University of Washington Bothell takes pride in providing opportunities for undergraduates to work alongside professors on research. That was evident Thursday at the Undergraduate Research and Creative Practice Fair where students eyed posters on 50 different projects, inviting them to get started.

October 13, 2017

Senior Kickoff starts career development

The class of 2018 had a chance to sharpen their focus on career development at the Senior Kickoff. The two-day event in early October at the Activities and Recreation Center was the first ever held by University of Washington Bothell Career Services. More than 100 seniors attended.

October 12, 2017

$460,000 scanning microscope for high-level research

UW Bothell researchers won $460,000 from the National Science Foundation for a scanning electron microscope that can see objects as small as one nanometer — a billionth of an inch. A piece of paper is about 100,000 nanometers thick.

September 29, 2017

Partnership helps students, homeless

UW Bothell students connect their education to the community through the University’s partnership with Cocoon House, an Everett teen shelter.

September 29, 2017

Second cohort of Coca-Cola scholars

The University of Washington Bothell received a $115,000 scholarship grant from The Coca-Cola Foundation to help increase the number of students who succeed at becoming the first in their families to graduate on time from a four-year college.

September 28, 2017

Fully accredited engineering programs

The computer engineering and mechanical engineering programs at University of Washington Bothell have received their first full accreditation from ABET, the accrediting agency for programs in natural science, computing and engineering.

September 28, 2017

Cybersecurity month raises awareness

As the federal Department of Homeland Security raises awareness in October about online threats, the University of Washington Bothell has a range of activities arising from its expertise in cybersecurity, particularly workforce development and policy.

September 28, 2017

Convocation welcomes new students

The 12th annual University of Washington Bothell Convocation was the largest yet with nearly 500 new students and family members gathering in the Activities and Recreation Center to commence the 2017-2018 academic year.

September 25, 2017

New approaches to philanthropy

The UW Bothell School of Business hosted about 30 participants at the first Accelerating Social Transformation institute to explore new approaches to philanthropy.

September 22, 2017