Inspired by her ancestors, 2013-14 sophomore president鈥檚 medalist Ashley Bobman is translating her work preserving the Ladino language into a future as a nurse practitioner.
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Adding drama to neuroscience
From introductory Danish courses, to a position at a UW research lab, to volunteering with a local theater group, 2013-14 junior president鈥檚 medalist Mitchell Krawczyk is driven to pursue an interdisciplinary path.
From mentee to mentor and beyond
Already on her way to a career in education, UW sophomore Meili Powell credits the Dream Project and the Pipeline Project with helping her find her way.
6 high notes for Danny Shelton in 2014
Husky senior nose tackle Danny Shelton had a busy year in 2014. Both on and off the field, dedication to his academic studies and leadership on the football field reflect this Husky鈥檚 passion and drive.
Undergraduate robotics researcher returns to UW as assistant professor
Sam Burden, ’08, started as a bored high school student in eastern Washington who wasn鈥檛 even planning on going to college to an incoming assistant professor in the 痳豆在线鈥檚 Electrical Engineering Department. Undergraduate research in robotics was key to Burden鈥檚 academic experience.
From the lab bench to the White House
When Jennifer Lee, 鈥�06, came to the 痳豆在线, she expected to earn her bachelor鈥檚 degree and then a Ph.D. in a science-related discipline. She didn鈥檛 think she鈥檇 end up working at the White House.
Moving the opportunity needle
In 2010, the Dream Project received a four-year, $972,000 grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to expand, deepen and evaluate its program. That grant has concluded and the results are in. See what we鈥檝e learned about the Dream Project impact and what鈥檚 in store for the program.
Looking at the future of global leadership
VIDEO 鈥� Watch how UW students and students from Waseda University in Tokyo learn across cultures to develop their leadership philosophies and principles, preparing themselves to create global change.
Life really does begin at 40
As a child, David Olsen visited his grandfather鈥檚 Venezuelan health clinic during summer breaks. The elder doctor was a gifted internist who often volunteered his services to treat those in need. As Olsen swept the floors, he observed how one person can truly make a difference.
Message from Vice Provost and Dean Ed Taylor
I taught a seminar fall quarter in which students examined leadership across cultures, traditions and countries. Students in my class were from all over the world and it reminded me that there is no single Husky story.