For students who want to go into environmental sciences careers, having opportunities to get outside and get their hands dirty is an integral part of their undergraduate studies. Even better is when learning outside the classroom leads to real-world impacts and engagement with local communities, says Dr. Amy Lambert, an associate teaching professor in the University of Washington Bothell’s School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences. “Student engagement with places and the communities that they support is central to my teaching,”…
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Capstones benefit local businesses
MBA students shared their expertise with members of the Historic Downtown Snohomish Association. A capstone project is an integral part of many degree programs. It’s the culmination of everything a student has learned throughout their studies, and often, it’s a chance to put their knowledge and skills to the test in the real world. Master of Business Administration students at the University of Washington Bothell got to do just that in two spring 2025 capstone courses taught by Dr. Stephen…
Graduate students partner with city of Redmond in community-engaged capstones
Students apply classroom learning to rent stabilization and climate change emergency preparedness In the Master of Arts in Policy Studies program at the University of Washington Bothell, students gain the skills they need for policy careers in various fields as well as across private and public sectors. They acquire these skills not just in the classroom but also through real-world experience with community partners. The Class of 2025 MAPS students worked on a capstone — the final project that serves…