News from the School of STEM
A Conversation with Dr. Radia Perlman: The Mother of the Internet
On January 27, 2025, The School of STEM and the School of Business hosted Dr. Radia Perlman, a pioneer in computer networking, for an inspiring discussion as part of the Business of Science lecture series.
April 17, 2025
Expanding horizons: how research and field opportunities inspire UW Bothell biology students
In autumn 2024, Assistant Professor Dr. Han-Wei Shih planned two field trips to Just – Biologics and the Allen Institute for his molecular biology students to broaden their understanding of the diverse, interdisciplinary careers available locally.
April 1, 2025
Winter 2025 Quarterly Crossroads
The Quarterly Crossroads is a quarterly newsletter of leadership updates, school highlights, student stories, news and upcoming events for the School of STEM.
March 20, 2025
School of STEM establishes Engineering Machine Shop in Innovation Hall
School of STEM received $300,000 in funding from the UW Bothell Worthington Technology Fund for mechanical engineering equipment used in instruction. This funding helped upgrade and establish the larger Engineering Machine Shop for the School of STEM. Located in Innovation Hall 015, the Engineering Machine Shop serves as a crucial resource for students in engineering and related fields.
March 14, 2025
Doing Better at Teaching Data for Good: The Data for Good in Education Workshop Series
An interdisciplinary group of data science educators from multiple institutions put together the Data for Good in Education Workshop Series, a collection of intensive day-long workshops that convene data science educators to surface and promote strategies to face the obstacle of grounding data science education in people-centered community-informed practice.
January 6, 2025
Autumn 2024 Quarterly Crossroads
The Quarterly Crossroads is a quarterly newsletter of leadership updates, school highlights, student stories, news and upcoming events for the School of STEM.
December 11, 2024
Mentorship, philanthropy and STEM excellence: The Boy legacy
Emeritus advisory board member Ralph Boy and his wife Doreen continue to shape UW Bothell’s STEM community through their mentorship and philanthropy. From helping establish the Electrical Engineering program to creating a million-dollar endowment, their legacy continues to transform the lives of students pursuing their dreams.
December 5, 2024
A cosmic journey: Joey Shapiro Key selected for the LISA Science Team
Dr. Joey Shapiro Key has been selected as one of six U.S. scientists for the LISA Science Team, a groundbreaking mission by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the European Space Agency (ESA) focused on exploring gravitational waves and supermassive black holes.
October 30, 2024
Welcoming new faculty to the School of STEM
The University of Washington Bothell School of STEM is excited to announce the arrival of several distinguished faculty members who bring a diverse range of expertise and a commitment to advancing education and research.
October 10, 2024
Navigating the tech transition: A journey from Biology to Software Engineering with UW Bothell’s graduate certificate
Launched in 2011, the University of Washington Bothell’s Graduate Certificate of Software Design & Development (GCSDD) serves as the catalyst for professionals to pivot in their careers. Switching into the technology field can feel like a daunting task, one that Enina Hovesepian considered as she worked in an administrative job not using her Biology degree.
August 21, 2024
