An educational partnership between UW Bothell and the Kushagra Institute of Management Studies in Odisha, India, was announced June 8. This initiative opens the doors to cross-cultural educational opportunities and cooperation between faculty members, departments, institutes and other research centers at the two institutions.

Dr. Elaine Scott has been appointed director of the Science and Technology Program. She was previously professor and director of engineering programs at Seattle Pacific University.

Dr. Leslie Ashbaugh, UW Bothell lecturer and 2012 Distinguished Teacher of the Year, has been named director of the Center for University Studies and Programs for a five-year term.

Jason Pace (pictured) is the new director of the Center for Serious Play. The Center provides unique opportunities for students interested in game design, interactive media, entrepreneurship and the impact of games and interactive media on contemporary culture.