News from the School of STEM
Category: Students
When opposites attract
The Earth System Science degree program is only two years old, and yet it already has made a difference in students’ lives, giving one former business major, for example, “permission” to pursue her passion. Read the story in UW Bothell news.
November 22, 2021
My Story: A tale of two Huskies & two heroes
Christian Dunham, STEM graduate student, Green Beret, veteran and volunteer with Task Force Pineapple, works to get Afghan refugees safely out of Afghanistan and to the states. In so doing, he is paying forward a great sacrifice made by one of his heroes. Read the UW Bothell news story.
November 2, 2021
My story: Shining like the sun
Djelli Berisha is the first-ever UW Bothell student to serve on the University of Washington board of regents. A senior in STEM majoring in biology, he writes about his Albanian heritage, moving from fear to determination and the transformative power of higher education. Read the UW Bothell news story.
October 27, 2021
Building a rich culture for graduate students
Graduate students go through comprehensive orientation sessions, have one-to-one appointments with their advisers and meet their cohorts — all before walking into the classroom. Read the UW Bothell story to learn how the graduate programs run onboarding, including how the School of STEM encourages connections, combats common issues, and prepares graduate students to be successful.
October 6, 2021
Surprised by science
Health Studies student Ayomikun Akinrinade worked at a UW research facility studying sea urchins. His research has the potential to change the design of medical instruments. Read the story in UW Bothell news.
October 6, 2021
First REU in physics a rousing success
This summer, students from UW Bothell and around the country participated in the first year of UW Bothell’s Research Experience for Undergraduates in physics, gaining invaluable perspective on careers paths in the process. Read the story in UW Bothell news.
September 8, 2021
A passion for community service
Pavly Galil has a deep passion for supporting other marginalized students. Whether serving as a peer navigator for the Student Diversity Center or representing the campus on the Provost’s Advisory Committee for Students, he is driven by his desire to build inclusive and equitable communities. Read the UW Bothell story on Galil who will be graduating summa cum laude this summer with a bachelor’s in Biology and a minor in Chemistry, and preparing to apply to dental school!
July 20, 2021
Research, rockets and recognition
Students from the University of Washington Bothell didn’t let a global pandemic stop them from conducting research. Despite COVID-19, students were able to present their work at this year’s virtual Undergraduate Research Symposium. Read the story in UW Bothell news.
June 29, 2021
UW Bothell’s Djelli Berisha named Student Regent
UW Bothell senior Djelli Berisha has been chosen by Gov. Jay Inslee to serve on the UW’s Board of Regents. ““I have no doubt that he will represent his peers well and ensure that student voices are present where decisions are being made.” Read the story in UW Bothell news.
June 29, 2021
Students breathe life into big idea
A competition to reward big ideas results in a prototype that can help asthmatics breathe better all around. Dr. Pierre Mourad and Dr. Pietro Paparella with the UW Bothell School of STEM were awarded first place in the NW Innovation Resource Center’s Amazon Catalyst Competition in the city of Everett.
June 17, 2021