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‘Islamophobia a tool of public manipulation’
A leading voice of American Muslims, Dalia Mogahed, told more than 450 students, faculty, and community members at the University of Washington Bothell that Islamophobia – anti-Muslim bigotry based on irrational fear of Islam – is a threat to all because it is used as a tool of public manipulation.
February 25, 2017
Policy student expert on seed diversity
University of Washington Bothell Master of Arts in policy studies (MAPS) student Caitlin Moore presents “Seeding the Future,” a talk on the importance of organic and diverse seeds, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, at the 21 Acres farm learning center in Woodinville.
February 23, 2017
Have idea? Need $100K? Innovation encouraged
Invention-minded students, faculty and staff at the University of Washington Bothell are invited to apply for $100,000 Amazon Catalyst grants to help get the innovation started. The money comes from Seattle’s online retailer Amazon in partnership with CoMotion, the UW innovation hub. Applications are taken quarterly and the next deadline is March 26.
February 17, 2017
Health studies students intern with King County
Three University of Washington Bothell health studies students recently completed their field work as interns with Seattle and King County Public Health on a program to promote fruits and vegetables in home child care meals instead of junk food and sugary drinks.
February 16, 2017
Helping postdocs step up to teaching
Becoming an instructor is a big step for postdocs thinking of themselves as future faculty. Many from University of Washington campuses and affiliated institutions are finding help with Science Teaching Experience for Postdocs.
February 16, 2017
Student poster selected at math conference
A presentation of work from UW Bothell’s summer Mathematics Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) was selected as an outstanding poster at a major math conference. Another REU is being held this summer on campus, and there’s still time to apply.
February 14, 2017
University, state partner for veterans support
University of Washington Bothell Chancellor Wolf Yeigh and Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs Director Lourdes E. “Alfie” Alvarado-Ramos signed a memorandum of understanding Thursday to continue UW Bothell’s membership with Partners for Veteran Supportive Campuses.
February 10, 2017
Job search even tougher for international students
Sridarsh Vinnakota had five interviews last summer for finance internships. All the companies backed out when the interviewers learned he’s an international student from India. Vinnakota is helping others in his position with a job fair for international students.
February 10, 2017
UW Bothell accelerates cybersecurity careers
The University of Washington Bothell is in a select position to accelerate students into high-demand careers in cybersecurity. The University is leveraging course offerings with government and industry partnerships through the Center for Information Assurance and Cybersecurity.
February 10, 2017
The wild side of a community partnership
Friends of North Creek Forest is now temporarily based in Husky Hall. This enables joint programming with the organization and direct access for students in community-based learning and research projects. The partnership also helps improve the environment and preserve a piece of the wild inside the city of Bothell.
February 2, 2017
2017 undergraduate scholars awards
Persistence, commitment, dedication. Those words were used repeatedly by professors describing the two Mary Gates scholars and eight winners of the Founders Fellows Research Scholarships at the UW Bothell undergraduate awards reception Thursday evening in Discovery Hall.
February 1, 2017
Mentoring offered to new students
When new first-year and transfer students register for their orientation this summer, they’ll be asked whether they’d welcome mentoring by a faculty or staff member or a student peer in these groups: LGBTQ, veterans, first-generation, interfaith, international, students with children, and students with disabilities.
February 1, 2017