CONNECTED HUSKIES STUDENT NEWSLETTER

August 2025

The Office of Connected Learning is here to help you explore and get involved in meaningful, hands-on learning opportunities like research, community engagement, study abroad, and more. Meet with one of our advisors to discuss your interests, discover available programs, and take the next step. Schedule an appointment today - we offer both virtual and in-person advising sessions!

Summer is a busy season for hands-on learning! Twelve Digital Scholars are midway through their summer internships with campus partners, working on projects ranging from scientific equipment troubleshooting for the IAS Lab to digital marketing for Academic Affairs. Our Summer Research Fellows just finished nine weeks of workshops and are wrapping up their research projects with faculty mentors. Some students are currently studying abroad, others are preparing for Early Fall programs departing in mid-August, and a few are already back from their summer adventures. Be sure to check out their blogs and get inspired!

Students share their unforgettable journeys and cultural insights from their Study Abroad trip to Korea. Read the full stories now on the UWB Global Blog.

Study Abroad Spotlight

Study Abroad with UW Bothell Faculty in 2026

Explore exciting opportunities to study abroad with UWB faculty while earning credits, immersing yourself in new cultures, and gaining global experience. Check out the newly announced 2026 UWB Faculty-led Summer Programs!

Resistance and Resilience in Ireland: Arts, Advocacy and Health Promotion

Explore how Ireland’s rich history, culture and the arts have shaped its contemporary policies and advocacy in public health, healthcare, human rights, and social justice. The program includes field experiences in Dublin, Belfast, Kilkenny and Waterford.

Summer Term A: June 19-July 3 (Ireland), July 8-17 (U.S.), 12 credits

Spain: The Science and Art of Solar Eclipses

The four-week program includes viewing the eclipse from an ideal location, visits to local sites such as observatories, an excursion to Madrid, guest lectures from scholars at the University of León and several other institutions, possibilities for community engagement, homestays with Spanish families, and the opportunity to begin or continue learning Spanish.

Summer Term B, Leon, Spain, 12 credits

STEM Spain: What We Taste and See: the Biochemistry and Material Science of the Spanish Experience

This program will fully engage students in life in Spain, but also delve into how the brain and body process aesthetic experiences from a biochemical and materials science perspective. Participants will gain greater appreciation for life as you live it in Spain, as well as upon your return home.

Autun Quarter 2026, Leon, Spain, 15 credits

UW Bothell Faculty-led Programs in 2026

Upcoming Deadlines

Fulbright Program

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program funds research, study, and teaching opportunities in over 140 countries. It promotes cultural exchange and academic collaboration, helping participants develop leadership skills and a global perspective.

UW Campus Deadline: August 27, 2025
National Deadline: October 7, 2025

Explor other fully funded fellowships that can jumpstart your career by joining the Global Fellowship Prep Program. This program offers guidance, workshops, and advising to help UW students navigate the application process, develop strong proposals, and connect with alumni fellows.

Join the Global Fellowship Prep

Students conduct research and build connections during the Summer Research Institute, June 2025.

Undergraduate Research Opportunities

To view positions on the UW Research Opportunities Database and Handshake, log-in first using your UW netID.

Undergraduate Research Assistant-MREL (Collision)

The Marine Renewable Energy Laboratory (MREL) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Washington seeks an undergraduate research assistant for a project involving testing methods for detecting collisions between laboratory-scale marine turbines and marine mammal models in turbulent flows.
Desired Education: Students in Mechanical Engineering in their junior or senior year.

Deadline: Apply by September 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM.
Learn more about the MREL position (log in with netID first).

Translation Regulation in Marine Phytoplankton

The Armbrust Lab at the University of Washington is seeking an undergraduate to join a research project on translational gene regulation in marine phytoplankton - microscopic algae vital to ocean ecosystems, oxygen production, and global carbon cycling. Using ribosome profiling (Ribo-seq) and metatranscriptomic data, the project explores how phytoplankton regulate protein synthesis in response to environmental changes and daily cycles.

Applications will be reviewed on August 22. The position is expected to start around September 24, 2025. Learn more about the Armbrust Lab’s opportunity (log in with netID first).

Business and Data-Driven Research on VC Trends in Frontier Tech

This project explores venture capital trends in frontier technologies like AI, blockchain, and energy. Using public and proprietary funding data, students will analyze emerging investment themes and founder–investor dynamics. Work includes statistical analysis and dashboard/report development to support VC decision-making. Ideal for students interested in research, tech strategy, or entrepreneurial finance.

This position was posted on 07/31/2025 and is available until filled.
Lear more about the position and apply (log in with netID first).

Students in the News

The Epitome of Perseverance and Dedication

Niveah Martinez, a first-generation UW Bothell student, earned the 2025 Chancellor’s Medal, awarded to those who inspire through exceptional resilience and leadership. Overcoming early-life adversity, she excelled in Computer Science & Software Engineering and applied her cybersecurity and AI research from a study abroad in Spain to strengthen data protection and training for the Latino Leadership Initiative. Read Niveah’s full story.

2025 President’s Medalist Blazes Her Own Path

Emerald Chuesh, a first-generation Health Studies graduate, was awarded the 2025 President's Medal, the highest academic honor at UW Bothell which recognizes students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and impact. Initially on a pre-med track, Chuesh discovered her passion for public health and research, shifting her focus toward evidence-based approaches to mental health advocacy. She aspires to develop meaningful health interventions and possibly pursue neuroscience. Read Emerald's full story.

Connected Huskies Database: Find High-Impact & Experiential Learning Opportunities at UW Bothell

Opportunities on Connected Huskies Database

Find opportunities with community partners, research roles, and summer positions. New listings are added frequently, so be sure to check back regularly!

View Connected Huskies Database

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