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The intersection of social justice and physical science
The EPA has awarded Melanie Malone more than $1.2 million to build capacity for tribal community and agency research on contaminants in urban watersheds. Her research and teaching are interdisciplinary to ensure her students have both STEM and social science skill sets.
March 23, 2023
Preventing problems before they occur
Associate Professor Lauren Lichty is a passionate advocate who works tirelessly to prevent sexual and relationship violence, advocate for survivors of violence and train the next generation of activists to end sex- and gender-based violence.
March 17, 2023
Poems against pollution
Students in Sunita Iyer’s health policy class create poems to advocate for the safe cleanup of Hanford — the most contaminated nuclear site in the Western Hemisphere.
March 16, 2023
Supporting the oral histories of Seattle’s Central District
Two faculty members in the School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences are collaborating with partners at Wa Na Wari and other organizations to train community members in oral history practices that preserve the Black cultural heritage of the area.
March 10, 2023
A minor to complement all majors
The University of Washington Bothell launches a Data Science minor designed to benefit students from all majors.
March 10, 2023
Changing the face of education
A LEADER initiative aims to elevate community-driven efforts that increase and sustain diversity in Washington’s education workforce.
March 3, 2023
Accounts paid, forward
Clyde Walker, member of the UW Bothell Chancellor’s Philanthropy Council, long-time supporter of the University and community volunteer, exemplifies the power of opportunity, of responsibility, of community. He recently received the UW Foster School of Business’ 2023 Spratlen Legacy Award.
March 3, 2023
The need to reframe action on climate change
Associate Professor Eric Salathé was among the first generation of graduate students who focused on human-caused climate change. More than 25 years later, he continues this work by helping policymakers create more sustainable solutions that will increase their communities’ resilience to climate change.
February 27, 2023
UW Bothell recognized as Fulbright “Top Producer”
The University of Washington Bothell ranks among the top producing institutions for Fulbright scholars in the 2022-23 academic year. Fulbright is the world’s largest and most diverse international educational exchange program.
February 24, 2023
New UW program aims to expand training for abortion providers
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/new-uw-program-aims-to-expand-training-for-abortion-providers/ Three UW reproductive health experts, including Dr. Meghan Eagen-Torkko in the School of Nursing & Health Studies, are nearly ready to unveil a unique program that will offer a clinical opportunity for advanced practice clinicians throughout the U.S. to learn how to provide abortions and other sexual and reproductive health care.
February 23, 2023
“Stayed on Freedom” is a long history of Black Power
A new book by Professor Dan Berger chronicles Black Power through the experiences of a family of unsung activists.
February 17, 2023
Attention on mental health crisis
In this KIRO 7 story regarding the mental health crisis in Washington state, Dr. Sunita Iyer, associate teaching professor in the School of Nursing & Health Studies, reminds viewers that mental illness does not predispose a person to criminal activity.
February 9, 2023