Honors Grad Profiles

Proudest Moment: Finding my passion in social sciences and pursuing it through independent study

Thesis: The Meanings of Sustainability: Associations with Pro-Environmental Behaviors

Environmental science student interested in the human dimension of the environment. Pursuing a master’s degree in global environmental change and policy in London. Hope to enact positive change!

Proudest Moment: Getting accepted to the Architectural Design Major

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Coming to UW has been an adventure, from finding community around the campus, to studying abroad in Italy, to late, late nights working on architecture assignments. I still remember one of my earliest days on campus walking through Gould Hall, looking at all the amazing projects in the Arch. Design program, and saying aloud "I want to go to this school, and I want to do this program!" Fast forward a few short years later and it's on to the next chapter already.

I'll never forget the memories from the program. Across all the studios I was a part of, I had the opportunity to design urban farms, schools, sculptures, private retreats, and community spaces that gave me a chance to engage with real people on real sites. Learning not just how to draw a space, but to make a meaningful connection between people and places in a design is something I will take with me for the rest of my life. Getting the chance to study abroad was also an experience that resonated deeply with everything I've learned and grown to love about Architecture, and I could not be more grateful for the time we had there.

In addition to the major, UW gave me a chance to continue working at a writing center. As a high school student, I did Running Start full-time and worked at the Highline Writing Center, which is how I learned of the Odegaard Writing and Research Center. Working one-on-one with students across all majors and fields of study was such a privilege, and helping them craft their research, personal statements, and stories was one of the most meaningful connections to the campus I've had during my stay here.

I am both sad to reach the end of this chapter and eager to start the next one. Most of all though, I am grateful for the community and memories I've made at the UW.

Proudest Moment: I have always dreamed of going to veterinary school, and I knew that with enough hard work I’d make it there. What I did not yet know was the amazing community of people I would surround myself with in my time at UW who helped me reach my goals and celebrated my success by my side.

The opportunities I’ve been given as a UW student have shaped me into the person I am today, and continue to push me forward toward achieving my goals. Through my sorority, I have discovered my strengths as a leader and the power of teamwork. Through the UW Pre-Vet Society, I built connections that helped me gain first vet assistant job, guided me through the vet school application process, and brought me new friends. Academically, several professors on this campus pushed my thinking and challenged me in ways I didn’t expect, and I am better for it. I am fortunate enough to have received several scholarships that made it possible for me to attend UW while saving for veterinary school which I’ll be starting this fall.

Proudest Moment: Performing in the Faculty Dance Concert in the Fall and the MFA Dance Concert in the Spring

Thesis: Two Left Feet Studios - A Dance Fitness Studio, all ages, all abilities and all styles welcome!

I took a winding path to get to where I am. I have been dancing my whole life and experienced some major set backs. I over came all of that and realized my dream. I wanted to teach. I knocked on doors until someone gave me a chance to teach. That led to more opportunities and more love for my art. It was after a few years I realized I wanted to combine my natural Business abilities with my love to teach. I wanted to open my own studio. I went back to school as a non-traditional student at my local community college. While working up to six jobs while going to school, I finished with my Business Administration degree and a Small Business Management Certificate. I then transferred to the UW to get my BA in Dance. While here I moved into a place and left my husband, son and dogs back in Vancouver, WA. I went to school, worked two jobs and tried to immerse myself in as many opportunities as I could. I started teaching Dance classes at the IMA on campus and made some wonderful friends. I also received a scholarship from the dance department to attend the Rhythm World 28 Dance Intensive in Chicago to receive a teaching certification in Tap Dancing. The program was taught by world renown tappers and it was a wonderful class of teachers. I got the honor of being in a dance piece for Kawasaki Guest Artist Etienne Cakpo in the Faculty Dance Concert as well as a dancer in MFA Brian Evan's piece for the MFA Dance Concert. I joined the National Society of Leadership and Success and am a proud graduate of the Dance program with honors. I will go back home to Vancouver, to reunite with family and begin the process to open up Two Left Feet Studios. I am so proud of my accomplishments and the road I have taken. It may be different, but it has been rich and full of life.

Proudest Moment: One of my proudest moments was manufacturing a 40 inch fiberglass nose cone at the end of my junior year and third year on SARP. The nose cone was a culmination of a full year of hard work and two previous years of troubleshooting and lessons learned. It was very satisfying seeing the nose cone and holding it in my hands knowing that trial and error as well as the engineering process succeeded.

I am an aerospace engineering student dedicated to the advancement of rocketry and space exploration. I am a member of the Society for Advanced Rocket Propulsion (SARP) and currently lead the Structures subteam composed of approximately 50 students. Beyond education, my hobbies include running, rock climbing, snow boarding, swimming, hiking, backpacking, and essentially anything else that will get me outside exploring the PNW. After graduation, I will be starting my career as a Project Engineer at Janicki Industries in the Military Aerospace Fly Away Assemblies division where I will continue working with advanced composites.

Proudest Moment: Being able to graduate in 4 years from such an amazing university and program! It's been an incredible journey and I'm so thankful for the things I've been able to achieve in my time here.

tayler.hoftell@gmail.com

As a first generation college student, I never thought I would be where I am at today. I've been able to accomplish literally my wildest dreams here at UW. Before I started college, I knew I wanted to be an engineer. I found the MSE department my first-year year at UW and knew that was the path I wanted to go down. Although there have been plenty of ups and downs throughout my time here, I’ve found this degree to be so rewarding and I sometimes I can’t believe how far I’ve come since my first-year year. I've been involved with incredible research in the MSE department and with the Boeing Advanced Research Center on campus that has truly shaped my undergraduate experience here. After graduation, I'll be starting my career as an engineer at Honeywell Aerospace and I couldn't be more excited!

Proudest Moment: Graduating from the UW architectural design program

Thesis: Lighting Design for Health and Happiness in Nordic Architecture

My Website wqchua@uw.edu

Hello! I am Wen, and I am an architectural design student. I love pretty things, running, playing the violin and eating croissants.

Proudest Moment: Finishing my Spanish honors thesis and Informatics Capstone - both of these projects felt like a great way to round out my time in these majors

Thesis: Transgender Identity in Spain: From the Second Republic, to Dictatorship, and Democracy

lyonsp@uw.edu

I am excited by the intersection of social justice and technology, and while defining what this means exactly is an ongoing process, the past five years at UW have helped that significantly.

As a Data Management Fellow at the Latino Community Fund, I have had the opportunity to combine my Spanish and Informatics majors and also work in a non-profit, which is something I have loved. Being welcomed into and supported by the LCF family has been one of the best experiences over the past two years and has helped me better understand how I want to contribute to communities throughout my life.

Another defining experience has been my work in residential life. I started as an Office Assistant during my first-year year, worked as an RA for two years, and am finishing my time in res life as an ARD for Lander Hall. I have made some of my best friends from these experiences and have built upon my professional identity. These roles have challenged me in ways I never expected and I will take these experiences with me wherever I go. It will be strange to not live in a res hall next year (and have to pay rent...)!

I was very excited when I found out that UW has an Equestrian Club so I could continue competing in the sport that I have done for most of my life. The club quickly became a key part of my time at UW, providing one of my first opportunities for leadership. I held three exec positions in the club, including President last year, and had the chance to compete twice at Zones. It's hard to find people to talk to about horses, but this little group offered that much needed space and community.

There are obviously many other experiences that have led me to this point, including being an Info 200 TA, a Dream Project mentor, meeting amazing friends, working with awesome professors, a lot of fun experiences and also hard days. I am excited to take these experiences and relationships with me as I move on to whatever is next.

Proudest Moment: Learning enough German in 9 months to have meaningful conversations during my study abroad.

Thesis: Functionalizing Exfoliated Black Phosphorus with Rhenium Carbonyl Species

davidhales@berkeley.edu

I came into UW undeclared and unsure about my academic interests. My first-year year I made some good friends in the honors general chemistry sequence and enjoyed the content so I applied to the chemistry major. I was lucky to find communities in STEM, music, and ultimate frisbee that helped me find a place in college. I'm super grateful for those communities and the all the awesome people I met through them. Spring and summer of my sophomore year I studied abroad in Heidelberg, Germany, and took classes in chemistry and German. As a lifelong introvert, my study abroad really helped to push me out of my comfort zone in a constructive way. Winter quarter of my junior year I started zooming through my double major in physics, which has been a uniquely challenging experience. At the same time, I also started research on black phosphorus chemistry as part of the Velian group. I'm thankful to Prof. Velian and all of the members of the Velian group for their patient mentorship and support as I learned what it means to be a scientist. I'm proud to graduate with departmental honors in both chemistry and physics. After graduation, I will pursue a PhD at UC Berkeley in synthetic inorganic chemistry.

Proudest Moment: Organizing the statistics directed reading program

Thesis: Identification and Estimation of Direct Causal Effects

Hi I'm Emily and I love statistics! During my time at UW, I have worked as a tutor in the statistics study center, advocated for women in STEM, and was chosen as one of the Husky 100. My experiences in WAMM, as a research fellow at NOAA, and more inspired me to co-found the statistics directed reading program with the aim of getting students from all backgrounds involved in statistics. I am excited and grateful to begin the next chapter in my story as I pursue a PhD in Statistics at UC Berkeley.

Proudest Moment: Making a difference for low resource setting health care while studying abroad in Nepal!

I am a bioengineer fascinated with the brain and pursuing science that can help people suffering from neurological conditions. I will be attending the University of Pennsylvania next year as a doctoral candidate for a PhD in bioengineering, and I can't wait to continue being interested in science, trail running, and learning new things in a new city across the country!

Proudest Moment: One of my proudest moments at UW was back to my freshmen year when I took the public speaking class and did my final speech at the red square. Finding my voice as an international student in a big American college made me reflect on how much I seek for a platform to speak on topics that stand out to me and advocate for the community I care about.

Thesis: Exploring the role of peer mentorship in acculturation among international stduents

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Jenel Li was born in Tokyo, Japan and raised in Beiijng, China. Growing up, Jenel had learned and spoke three distinct languages by experiencing three different education systems. Being a global news anchor was her childhood dream.

Jenel graduated from the University of Washington in 2019 with a Bachelor degree in communication. With her passion in interpersonal communication, cultural exchange, and social justice, she competed her departmental honors by doing her research on the role of peer mentorship in acculturation among international students. Jenel is pursuing her master degree in social work and business administration at the Columbia University. She is driven to grow as a communication professional who is capable of utilizing languages effectively to present herself, as well as being the voice of others, for a variety of purposes.

Jenel is passionate about leadership development and storytelling. Jenel is a hiring chair at the Associated Student of University of Washington as well as the vice president of the International Student Mentorship Program. She is dedicated to serving the communities in which she lives and works.

Proudest Moment: My proudest moment at UW was submitting my two theses!

Thesis: "Engineering Reversibility within a Novel Hepatitis C Virus NS3a-Based Chemically-Inducible Dimerization System" (Biochemistry); "Sampling from Conditional Distributions Using Groebner Basis Theory" (Mathematics)

I participated chemical biology research with the Maly lab, and completed summer research fellowships at the University of Virginia and the University of California, Los Angeles. Additionally, I spent three years working as a peer tutor at the Instructional Center. In my free time, I enjoy watching movies, exploring the city and listening to live music. I'm excited to be continuing my studies as a PhD candidate at Harvard University.

Proudest Moment: Finishing my degree! Graduating :)

Thesis: Covid-19 Pandemic Effects on UW Nursing Students

-I am excited to start my next journey in nursing by attending Johns Hopkins University and their Family Nurse Practitioner program
-I was happy to spend time as BSN curriculum chair for my cohort and advocating for my cohort by facilitating conversations with faculty and professors
-I enjoyed being a part of many clubs such as SON dawgs Husky Nurse Camp and Future Nurses club. Both programs allowed me to see the potential in many students as future Husky nurses.

Proudest Moment: Holding a baby octopus caught in a bottom trawl during a research cruise on the RV Rachel Carson!

Thesis: The Effects of Increased Salinity on the Behavior and Survival of Juvenile Dungeness Crab (Cancer magister): Implications for the Control of Burrowing Shrimp in Willapa Bay, Washington

As a SAFS major, you might guess I love just about anything that has to do with water or the things that live in in, and you would be correct! Some of my favorite activities include swimming, snorkeling, SCUBA diving, paddle boarding, fishing, hiking, and spending time outdoors with my family and friends. In my free time, I also love to read, ride horses, dance, hang out with my pets, cook, and bake.

I worked throughout my time at UW at the Burke Museum Fish Collection, Biology Department Field Trip Program, and the Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team. With these organizations I was able to gain valuable experience and connections, and still managed to maintain a high GPA and consistently receive awards and recognition from my School and College.

I am also a first generation college student, and as the first in my family to graduate from a University, I am especially proud to say that I was able to fully fund my higher education with the help of contributions from generous scholarship donors. I am so thankful to all those who have supported me on my pursuit for education, and will forever treasure my UW family and memories!

Proudest Moment: My favorite moments at UW were during my time as a TA for Accounting 215. This position gave me the opportunity to not only impact student's classroom performance, but also their overall experience at UW, and for that I'm forever grateful for this position!

Hi! My name is Zac Costa, and I'm about to graduate with a B.A. in Business Administration, concentrating in Accounting and Finance. Most of my time at UW has been spent helping students with academics, such as through tutoring at Foster Instructional Tutoring (FIT). I also have worked as a Teacher's Assistant for ACCTG 215, UW's intro accounting course, where I led quiz sections, held office hours, and helped prepare/grade exams. During my time with honors, I wrote papers on Nintendo's strategic positioning, and how images can impact financial disclosures. Overall, I've had a blast at UW, and am excited to continue learning as I move into full-time work with EY's assurance department this Fall.

Proudest Moment: During the final gallery demonstrations for DXARTS 471: Mechatronics Art, my friend's art project was suddenly failing. They had invited their family and were in tears that after all the work they put in, it was inexplicably breaking. While other students demonstrated their projects, I applied my experience with embedded systems to debug the project. Approaching the last minute, even after being told by my friend to give up, I figured out what was wrong and got it working again. The demo went flawlessly. My friend hugged me and their mom thanked me, and I don't think I've ever felt more proud of myself.

Thesis: Hardware Implementation of a Wireless Backscatter Communication Protocol for Brain-Controlled Spinal Interfaces

My Website anand272@cs.washington.edu

My purpose is to make the world more beautiful, sustainable, and efficient through innovation and empathy. Solving complex problems, defined through engineering, is the core of my character. I'm developing a strong foundation in computer engineering, which I'll apply to fields such as neural computation and engineering. Through my experience at UW, I've contributed to a variety of innovative projects (robotics competitions, hackathons, neural engineering research, virtual reality in prison, etc...) utilizing a variety of tools (code, laser cutters, oscilloscopes, soldering irons, etc...). I've met some of the most amazing people and learned some of the most fascinating concepts here, and I'm excited to pursue my Master's here in the fall.

My hobbies include free skates, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and playing video games like Titanfall 2. My favorite shows include Avatar the Last Airbender and Star Trek: The Next Generation. Taking Neuroethics and Moral Issues of Life and Death, while witnessing local activism over the last couple quarters, has motivated me to delve into essential questions relatively unrelated to engineering, but an engineering perspective doesn't necessarily hurt. So while I'm interning at Cisco Webex Teams this summer, I'll also be reading up on topics like ethics and intersectionality.

Proudest Moment: Playing for the University of Washington ice hockey team for 4 years

Thesis: Survival Under Foreign Pressure: How Authoritarian Regimes React To International Sanctions

sm@simonmachalek.com

What an interesting journey it has been. As an international student, I came to University of Washington by myself across half of the world in order to pursue my dreams and advance in my career. Now that I am done with my studies here, I cannot describe how interesting and how beneficial was my time in Seattle.

All 4 years shaped who I am today, but the most defining experience was definitely the Honors program, through which I had the time and opportunity to work with amazing people and really focus on what interests me the most. The resulting thesis, which examines how authoritarians react to international sanctions and how they cope with the effects, has revealed to me what are my true passions and what I want to focus on in the future. To me, this is priceless and I am grateful for the opportunity I was given.

Although it feels unreal, it's time to leave Seattle and move on to the next chapter. In Fall I will begin studies at the Georgetown University, where I will pursue a master's degree in Security Studies. I cannot wait to continue in my path forward.

Proudest Moment: I completed my economics honors thesis.

Thesis: The Impacts of Universal Health Insurance on Educational Attainment: Evidence from the Seguro Popular Program in Mexico

My Website shhsu@cs.washington.edu

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Proudest Moment: My proudest moment was getting the opportunity to attend UC Berkeley's Goldman School of Public Policy as a Law Fellow through the Public Policy and International Affairs Program

Thesis: School To Prison Pipeline

imanm1998@gmail.com

I am a first-generation college student and the daughter to Ethiopian immigrants. My passion for choosing this path of education is to one day shape Public Policy around issues of bias in our criminal justice system, more specifically in their use of punishment. I am passionate about working to dismantle mass incarceration because of how it is disproportionately affecting Black people and all people of color. My honor’s thesis gave me a deeper understanding of the School-to-Prison pipeline and has allowed me to determine how I want to create in the world after my time at the University of Washington. I plan on pursuing a Master’s in public policy with a focus on criminal justice and education to create systemic change and equity to these issues.

Proudest Moment: Completing my Honors Thesis

Thesis: The Road to the Ballot Box: A discussion of how quality of infrastructure effects elections

bkrben@gmail.com

I'm a jazz bassist. I have substantially lost 70+ pounds since the end of my freshmen year. I love public transportation. I currently am heading towards a career in public policy: I'm an admitted student to the Evans School of Public Policy and I work for the Ruckelshaus Center for Public Policy.

Proudest Moment: Implementing a composting program in the Alpha chapter of Chi Omega!

kgibian@uw.edu

I will be graduating from UW this spring through the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences with honors in wildlife conservation. I am passionate about predator-prey ecology and conservation education with the goal to enter the wildlife field as a wildlife technician. My interests include large carnivores, travel, and superheroes!

Proudest Moment: My proudest moment during my time at UW was when I got the email telling me I had been accepted into the Honors English program. I always knew I wanted to study English, so to complete my degree with a small, dedicated cohort was a total dream.

I'm a 26-year-old transfer student who completed the first two years of my undergrad at North Seattle College. The day I received my acceptance email from UW, I had just finished a shift at the coffee shop where I had been working for four years. I immediately sat down on the floor of my teeny, tiny apartment to bask in the fact that I had been accepted. It feels surreal to finally be graduating (especially right now) but I couldn't be more proud, grateful, or pleased.

I owe my success at UW to the unconditional love and support of my boyfriend, Taylor, my mother, and my brother. I am deeply indebted to my thesis advisor, Professor Kimberlee Gillis-Bridges, for her valuable insights and continual encouragement. Thanks also to Nancy Sisko for holding my hand during each registration session and reminding me of my wins. Finally, I would like to thank Professor Alys Weinbaum for pushing me to develop and flourish as an undergraduate scholar -- and for believing that I can do great things.

To my English Honors cohort: we did it! Thank you for listening to me rant about Dune and making this year special. I'll never forget you or this time in our lives -- I'll keep my eyes peeled to see who's the first one to get tenure or make the New York Times Bestseller list.

Proudest Moment: Cutting the ribbon on a project that our studio designed and built for Nathan Hale High School!

Thesis: No building is an island: the role of design in sustainability, stewardship, and culture

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When I was accepted to UW, I wasn't sure which direction I was going to go - I decided to give architecture a shot as a compromise between science, art, research and action. Four years later, I have found a passion for built environments and their role in a rapidly-changing world. UW has given me the opportunity to hone an interest into a career path, while staying true to my values - balancing technical as well as theoretical aspects of scholarship and practice. I use the skills the Department of Architecture has given me every day, as I continue to negotiate between research and industry for sustainable future cities.

It takes a village - polishing my passion for architecture would not have been possible without my mentors and colleagues, who challenged me to think farther, broader, and deeper in every studio. I am extremely grateful to Kate SImonen, Gundula Proksch, Rob Peña, Jen Dee and Kristian Næsby for their guidance, patience and optimism - and to my classmates and friends for always lending their ears, advice, kindness and various drafting/modeling supplies that I forgot to bring.

Proudest Moment: My proudest moment at UW is completing my senior thesis after two years of research.

Thesis: Novel Biosensor Design for Small-molecule Drugs and Neuropeptides

I am from Vietnam. I am thrilled to be graduating in BS Biochemistry this June. At UW, I have spent my time in Dr. Liangcai Gu's lab in Biochemistry department studying biosensors. I had a strong passion for pharmacy since I was young. In my free time, I love traveling, cooking, and reading history books. After graduation, I will be staying at UW to pursue my PharmD program.

Proudest Moment: Being accepted to the two major programs.

I explored cold atom experiments and photonics in labs at UW, and I will start my graduate study this year. I hope that I can become a good experimentalist.

Proudest Moment: being in Jumpstart program!

Thesis: Roles of Gender and Parental Involvement on Southeast Asian Adolescent Mental Health

Hello! My name is Lena and I love listening to kids and youth tell their stories, speak their truths and humble me to the ground. I am grateful for the BASW Cohort of 2021 for their support throughout my time at UW and for our small departmental group for keeping each one of us going through the hardships of it all. Big shout out to Jane Lee for guiding me through this mini project.

Proudest Moment: Seizing the opportunity to work in a laboratory setting for all 12 quarters I attended the University of Washington.

Thank you mom I love you! My success wouldn't be possible without your unconditional love and support.

Proudest Moment: Stepping out of my comfort zone and completing the honors program in the Department of History

Thesis: Syngman Rhee, The April Revolution and American Foreign Policy in South Korea

During my time at UW, I took the time to explore subject areas which I had not previously considered studying. I also had the opportunity to study abroad twice and participate in other great programs like the C21 Externship program, all of which have provided me with amazing memories and experiences. It's hard to believe that after graduating high school with the intention of pursuing a STEM or music performance degree, I will soon be completing my undergraduate degree with honors in history. The honors program gave me incredible practice in research which I plan to improve upon in graduate school after a couple years of continued exploration and learning on my own.

Proudest Moment: My proudest moment would be presenting my research at the undergraduate research symposium. It was great to see all my work come together like that.

Thesis: Engineering DNA loops using a protein switch DNA sensor

kieral@uw.edu

I am most interested in molecular biology, particularly in relation to human health. Outside of academics, I enjoy playing basketball, hiking, and music.

Proudest Moment: When the paper was accepted to RSS.

Thesis: Learning Cluttered Scene Manipulation with Goals

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I study Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at the University of Washington. I am an undergraduate researcher advised by Prof. Dieter Fox in Robotics and State Estimation Lab. I also work closely with Dr. Yu Xiang in NVIDIA Robotics Lab. My research focus lies in Computer Vision and Robotics. I also have broad interests in Optimization and Machine Learning.

Proudest Moment: Presenting my research on drug policy at the ACLU of Washington

Thesis: Framing "Safe" Drug Use: King County's Debate Over Supervised Consumption Sites

raman.medha@gmail.com

I've always been passionate about social justice. Growing up in an immigrant family centered in patriarchal norms and values, I first grew interested in the world of social justice as an advocate for women's rights. Since then, my interests have broadened to encompass a variety of social justice issues from criminal justice reform to educational inequality.

I've focused my work at UW on these issues, both inside the classroom and outside. Through my courses, I've learned about institutional racism, the prison-industrial complex, sexual assault and the law, and immigration policy and reform. I've taken this knowledge and applied it to my work outside UW, interning with the US Department of Labor Women's Bureau, the ACLU of Washington, and Pramila for Congress. I've also worked as a teaching assistant and mentor for low-income and first generation high school students in South King County with UW Dream Project, a volunteer at the Washington Corrections Center for Women with the Incarcerated Mothers Advocacy Project, and a Resident Adviser on campus.

After graduation, I plan to continue my work promoting social justice as a Program Coordinator for the UW School of Social Work.

Proudest Moment: Getting invited to join Foster's Honors Program

My entire life I traveled the world with my circus family, and only in the last five years have I settled down. In this time, I have managed to participate in the Running Start program, thereby saving two years worth of time and tuition, and complete Foster's Honor's Program! Although prioritizing my studies has been well worth it, I think I'm ready to return to my roots and rejoin the artistic community. Except now I have the ability to both be on stage as well as run the business.

Proudest Moment: Getting into departmental honors for both of my majors within a week!

Thesis: Evaluating technological tools to support environmental literacy, Correlating landslide susceptibility and risk using GIS and statistical methods

Being a student at the College of the Environment, I'm constantly amazed by the power of people and education in order to creatively solve environmental issues. For our society to be proactive in solving major environmental catastrophes like climate change, we need to be better science communicators, activists, and advocates for justice and equity. The University of Washington has introduced me to a variety of people, which has just given me the opportunity to mentor, teach, and learn fro and is just one step in being a leader and role-model in my community.

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Proudest Moment: I was proud when I submitted my final draft of my undergraduate thesis.

Thesis: On the Methods of Old Chinese Reconstruction

I am a linguistics nerd with a background in theoretical linguistics, historical linguistics and language change, and cognitive psychology. I currently work as a machine learning data linguist.

Proudest Moment: Speaking to students in Dr. Jessica Beyer's Cybersecurity class about my summer research experiences at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. It was a great opportunity to encourage social science students to get involved with technology research!

Thesis: Solving the Cyber Cooperation Conundrum: Lessons from Land, Sea, and War

My Website eleanormount1@gmail.com

I'm passionate about using technology to improve institutional inefficiencies and making complicated subjects simple. I've applied my interests and skills in a number of settings, including my Honors thesis with the Department of Political Science, a National Laboratory in a cybersecurity internship program, and most recently, my new job at a Healthcare tech company!

Proudest Moment: Strangely enough, getting a 4.0 in a computer science class that I took to fill a general education requirement only because absolutely no other STEM classes worked with my schedule. I was terrified the entire quarter because it's so completely out of my comfort zone, but it all worked out!

Thesis: READING PREGNANCY AS LIMINALITY IN MODERNIST BRITISH FICTION

My Website tamarleveson@gmail.com

I was born and raised in Silicon Valley, and while the four years I've spent at UW have been a bit rainy, I wouldn't change it for anything. In addition to my studies, I have served for three years as a committee leader for UW Hillel, hosted a weekly radio show on Rainy Dawg with my friend Mary every week since winter quarter of first-year year, and interned at a local design magazine called GRAY. I hope to continue my studies in English literature in a master's program in the UK in the near future.

Proudest Moment: My proudest moment is more of a collection of little moments. I was honored with the job of being a TA for two quarters and every time a student would come to me for help, we would work together to best tackle the topic at hand. My happiest and proudest moments at UW were simply watching the student's expression change from confusion to understanding.

Thesis: In-vitro Bubble-Enhanced Heating for Focused Ultrasound Treatments in the Brain

Hi, I'm Sierra. Although this is not exactly how I pictured the end, I am still so proud and thankful for the last four years. I have had the great pleasure of putting something of myself into every piece of my work here at UW and have found a passion and love for medical imaging and its applications in global health. I want to thank my family, friends, and co-workers for their constant support. And now, I am off to graduate school. TTFN!

Proudest Moment: Thus, after completing bachelor's degree at this amazing UW, I hope to pursue my dream of becoming medical doctor and the medical anthropologist and hope to serve as the stepping stone towards inclusive community-building with cultural humility here and in Myanmar.

Thesis: apartheid, the State of Exception, and Rohingya Women in Myanmar (Burma): An Auto-Ethnographic Intervention

trinity.ttmo@gmail.com

Hi there! My name is Thu Thu and I am originally from Myanmar (Burma). Studying at the UW has been a great privilege for me as I have got to meet so many passionate and amazing people who have now become my family. From cliff diving and dipping my feet in taro farms during the study abroad trip in Hawaii to excavating the role of my own in the society fueled by apartheid and health disparities, the UW has given me so many opportunities to challenge myself beyond my own fear and the limits! What's more, through writing poetry, auto-ethnography, and storytelling, I have become more mindful and aware of the racial disparities and injustice around us.

Proudest Moment: Making lifelong friends, and making lifelong memories with them.

My Website kurt3903@gmail.com

I came to UW in 2016 with the intent to become a nuclear physicist. It was a big change for me, not only transitioning from high school, but also to live in the city and take care of myself independently. I made many new friends and had the best roommates I could have hoped for here at UW! I also had a great part-time job working at Bay Laurel Catering, which was a very unique and rewarding experience. I got to participate in undergraduate research in the UW Quantum Ion Computing Group, working alongside a fun and talented group to put my physics skills to work.
The Physics Departmental Honors program showed me several new and exciting research applications in modern physics. I got to study several experiments in great detail, which not only improved my understanding of the physics involved in these studies, but gave me a greater appreciation for the applications of physics and the knowledge I was gaining.
Life at UW has certainly opened up my eyes to trying out new experiences and opportunities - I now see the wide variety of possible careers and higher education that await me as a physics graduate. While I am considering graduate school in my future, I want to get a job where I can apply my physics knowledge and see what fields I want to pursue in detail. I can't wait to see what the future holds for me and my fellow graduates!

Proudest Moment: Deciding to stay after a First-year year of being homesick and ending up loving Seattle

Thesis: Effectiveness of Hydrology in Test Reactors: comparing numeric model results to raw world irrigation rates

weyhrich.annabel@gmail.com

I am so excited to graduate from the School of Environmental and Forest Science. I have enjoyed studying natural resource management as well as pursuing marine biology as a minor which led to living on a tall ship and studying oceanography in New Zealand. I am most proud of raising over $86,000 for Service for Sight and I am excited to combine my love for fundraising and environmental science in my career after college.

Proudest Moment: Receiving the Mary Gates Research Scholarship.

After transferring from UCLA in my first-year year, I have never once regretted my choice to return to my hometown and to UW. I have been very fortunate to have been afforded a number of monumental opportunities during my time as a student; I became a Mary Gates scholar in spring 2017, I studied abroad in San Sebastián, Spain in summer 2017 to complete my Spanish minor, and I have worked for two years at the Kevin King Lab in the UW Psychology Department. Through this lab, I developed and completed my departmental honors project, entitled “Impulsive Behavior as a Strategic Coping Response to Stress and Negative Mood”. These accomplishments did not come without sacrifice; I worked three jobs to support myself through my classwork and my various interests. These collective experiences motivated me to finish classes two quarters ahead of my planned graduation and move on to work full time at Northwest Neuropsychology Learning and Behavior Services, where I hold the title of Psychometrist and Behavioral/Educational Consultant. This fall, I look forward to continuing with this clinical position as well as beginning coursework for my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Seattle University. I would like to extend my deep gratitude to my mentors, including Dr. Kevin King and Madison Feil, as well as to my friends and family for supporting me throughout my undergraduate career.

Proudest Moment: The proudest moment is being awarded the Mary Gates Scholarship for my research conducted at UW.

Thesis: A Biodegradable, Multifunctional Hydrogel as a Vascular Graft Sealant

My professional interests are studying physiology and biochemistry and trying to engineer low cost, reasonable, and effective solutions to problems that arise in the human body such that they can be treated successfully. This passion will hopefully lead me towards a career in medicine where I hope to contribute towards revolutionizing the way medicine is practiced. Participating in a translational research project for 3 years has sparked my interest in the field of research and how it is related to medicine. During my spare time I am interested in playing and watching basketball, cooking, and exercising.

Proudest Moment: Finally finishing my thesis and winning the Lev Award

Thesis: How the Rise of Local Identity Eroded Pan-Chinese Nationalism in Taiwan and Hong Kong

As a Taiwanese American, the nuances of Taiwan's complicated relationship with China has always fascinated me and is also a catalyst for my interest in political science and international relations. Throughout my undergraduate career, I was involved with various on-campus organizations that focused on important international issues. Most notably, I served as President for the Model United Nations club at UW. Through my role, I attended and staffed various international and local conferences where I was able to gain a better understanding of and appreciation for the dynamics of the international community.

This fall, I will be attending UW Law School as a Gregoire Fellow. This unique opportunity will offer me the chance to receive mentorship from former governor Christine Gregiore and to intern at a variety of local law firms, government agencies, and corporations. As a future law student, I hope to study international business law and continue to learn about Asian law and government.

Proudest Moment: Working as a House Manager at Meany Center for the Performing Arts

Thesis: Film, Medicine, & Moscow: Translations of Maxim Osipov's "Little Lord Fauntleroy" & "Fantasy"

levi.j.sy@gmail.com

My time at UW has certainly been one of unexpected, yet completely fulfilling, events. Coming to UW four long years ago, I knew that I wanted to get a degree in the physical sciences, likely in chemistry or biochemistry. While that did come to pass, it was one of the few parts of my education that followed my initial plans. Little did I know then that I would begin studying the Russian language, study abroad in St. Petersburg for a summer, and pursue an additional degree from the Department of Slavic Languages & Literature, much less write a translation thesis, translating two contemporary short stories from Russian into English. Despite the unforeseen nature of all of this, I wouldn't change it for the world.
Beyond classes, I enjoyed playing the French horn in various bands and orchestras on campus, as well as working at Meany Center for the Performing Arts as an usher and now a house manager. Looking forward, I hope to take a year or two off of school and then pursue a higher degree, likely in international relations or political science. Thank you to all of my friends, colleagues, and professors for your support!

Proudest Moment: My senior year I scored 13 points at the PAC-12 meet and helped our team place 3rd, our highest ever team finish!

Thesis: Testing for Evidence of High Altitude Adaptations among Endurance Athletes

Hello! My name is Katie and I am a graduating senior in HEB and MAGH. You can find my outside running, hiking, or camping when I am not working on my honors thesis! I am a member of the UW track and field team and a 13 time All-American. I was born and raised in Colorado and you can find me back in the mountains once I graduate this June!

Proudest Moment: Completeing undergraduate research and presenting my capstone at the research syposium.

Thesis: Black Bear Occupancy Modeling in Washington State

When I'm not studying, I make time to read and run everyday. I race trail and ultramarathons competitively and make sure I always find time to prioritize my passions outside of school.

Proudest Moment: Publishing research on a microscale Tuberculosis model after working on it for three years!

Thesis: A Modular Microscale Granuloma Model for Immune-Microenvironment Signaling Studies In Vitro

GOWERMAIA@GMAIL.COM

During my time at UW, I have enjoyed working in the Theberge Lab in the Department of Chemistry and studying Swedish with the Department of Scandinavian Studies. I cherish the time spent learning new skills and building community within these groups and will miss them dearly!

I am looking forward to continuing my education in Microbiology at Lund University in Sweden and beginning an exciting new chapter in my life!

Proudest Moment: Attending the capstone symposium and presenting my lightning talk

Thesis: Making Your Spring Break Sustainable: Can Tourism Be A Driver for Positive Environmental Change?

kort89@uw.edu

I am recent honors graduate from the University of Washington's Program on the Environment. I completed my undergraduate research in Mexico, where I studied sustainability in the heritage and tourism fields. My main interests are in creating better management techniques so that the travel industry can be more socially and ecologically responsible; and doing interdisciplinary research and applying systems thinking approaches to different problems. I have had the opportunity to develop many of my skills through study abroads in China and in Mexico. I am currently working with a Cultural Heritage Management non-profit in Mexico where I am attending and planning conferences for people in the travel, tourism, and heritage fields and I hope to start a podcast that addresses sustainability in travel.

Proudest Moment: My proudest moment at UW was when I submitted my thesis after a year and a half of research and writing in both the Dominican Republic and New York.

Thesis: Motivations Driving the Differentiated Electoral Behavior of the Dominican Diaspora in New York during the 2012 and 2016 Dominican Presidential Elections

marielletrumbauer@gmail.com

My college career has defined and sparked in my a passion for activism. I spent my first-year year in Ireland at Trinity College Dublin before transferring to UW. During my time at UW, I worked on a Presidential campaign in Florida, a Senatorial campaign in Louisiana, and a Congressional campaign in Georgia. I also interned with the State Department in the Dominican Republic and the House of Representatives.

I began my college career as a business major, but later found my passion for politics and international relations. Applying to the Jackson School of International Studies was one of the best decisions that I made during my time at UW. I was able to serve as the President of the Jackson School Student Association (JSSA) and partake in the Departmental Honors Program. I joined my fellow honors classmate in her research in rural India, conducted research in the Dominican Republic, and did interviews all throughout New York City to compile an 84-page thesis that proved factors of corruption as motivators behind differentiated voting patterns in the diaspora.

My experience during the past three years at UW has inspired me to work in politics and stand up for marginalized populations. I plan to attend law school in the next three years and move to Washington D.C. with the goal of working for a Congressional Office.

Proudest Moment: My proudest moment at UW was seeing my hard work in applying for internships pay off. Junior fall quarter I worked with my mentors and advisors to edit my resume and learn how to best pitch myself and my background to companies. I ended up interning at AWS which resulted in a full-time offer come this September. I am very grateful for all the people who have cheered me on along the way!

Thesis: The Dawn of Disaster : Political Critiques in The Word for World is Forest by Ursula Le Guin and Dawn by Octavia E. Butler

perroneoli@gmail.com

The past four years at UW have been more than I could have ever asked for! While at UW I have been a member of Delta Gamma, a two-time study abroad student, a FIG leader, a member of the Honors Program, a student in the Professional Sales Program, and an avid hiker, skier, and Seattle explorer. I am endlessly grateful for the friends I have made and for the communities that have fostered my growth. After graduation I will be working for Amazon Web Services (AWS) as an Associate Account Executive right here in Seattle. I look forward to continuing to call this place home. Go Dawgs!

Proudest Moment: Being a part of Husky 100 for 2019

I am very stoked to be graduating from UW PoE! I majored in environmental studies and am very interested in public policy, history and political science. I started out farming at the UW and ended interning with King County and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal. I have loved my time at UW and cannot wait to enter this hectic world and participate in making it better.

Proudest Moment: Getting accepted to my dream summer research program and then an amazing Ph.D. program!

Thesis: The spectrum of the adjacency operator on graphs

I am so honored and happy to graduate from the University of Washington. I learned so much from many different mentors and am excited to continue on in the next chapter of my life. Uncountable thanks to UW for the amazing projects, coursework and memories!

Proudest Moment: I am proud that I used my time at UW to raise awareness about the ongoing crisis in Venezuela through my artwork, and had the freedom to explore a wide range of mediums finding ways to improve and innovate my work and its powerful message.

I started my path in the Arts in my country of origin, Venezuela, and I could not be more excited to finish my degree in Interdisciplinary Visual Arts at UW. Although Venezuela is no longer my home it is still my main source of inspiration. I am looking forward to use the skills I learned during my time at UW to keep creating meaningful art outside of the classroom.

Proudest Moment: My proudest moment at UW was finishing my 30-minute documentary that shared the voices and stories of the indigenous people on the Olympic Coast.

Thesis: Ocean Acidification and Native Tribes: Sharing Stories from the Olympic Coast

Throughout my time at UW, I've had so many great experiences. As a two-year member of the SURE-EH (Student Undergraduate Research Experience in Environmental Health) program, I have completed two year-long independent research projects under the guidance of my faculty mentor Dr. Tania Busch Isaksen. Last year, my project focused on improving food waste sorting and recycling at Kirkland Middle School in Washington. During this project, I had the opportunity to first design my own methodology to conduct a waste audit at the school and then was able to instruct and work alongside students to help complete the audit. After analyzing the data with the specific goal of identifying barriers to proper food waste disposal, I created a poster to be displayed in the school’s hallway and collaborated with the school's Green Team to guide future targeted recycling improvement efforts. Continuing with the topic of food waste but at a larger scale, my project with SURE-EH this year involved improving the food waste management system of local food trucks. The City of Bellevue, a community with a robust food truck culture, was looking to revise its current food truck permitting process and was interested in incorporating a sustainable waste management component. In collaboration with two graduate students, I performed a policy analysis to identify the best practices of successful existing sustainable food truck operations around the country. From there, my team and I created qualitative interview questions and surveys and conducted interviews with key stakeholders in Bellevue such as food truck operators, waste management contractors, food donation organizations, and customers. My findings from this research will then be used to inform key recommendations to the City of Bellevue in launching their new sustainable food truck permitting program. Outside of SURE-EH, I also performed research as part of my senior capstone project. I interned with Washington Sea Grant on a project that involved partnering with indigenous coastal communities to examine how ocean acidification is affecting key marine resources as well as overall tribal well-being on the Olympic Coast of Washington. Within the project, my primary role involved conducting and recording in-person interviews with key partners involved in the project such as scientists, oceanographers and tribal leaders which I then edited into a short documentary highlighting the voice of native tribes and the effect these climate-related ocean changes have on their well-being. From there, I then conducted my own research on the vulnerabilities of Olympic Coast’s native peoples to ocean acidification from a food security, economic, and cultural perspective. Besides research, I'm is also currently working with King County DNRP Solid Waste Division as a Recycling and Environmental Services intern. For the past year, I have collaborated and assisted on a multitude of different projects ranging from the Green Schools program, transfer station recycling, the Threadcycle campaign, and many more. In this position, I have completed tasks such as updating public webpages with climate change information, designing infographics and displays to be distributed to schools, analyzing landfill waste tonnage data for potential recycling opportunities, and produced a video demonstrating ways to reduce food waste. Lastly, I've been a member and officer with UW's LUX Film Production club for the past three years. With this club, I've had the fun experience of working with other student filmmakers to write, create, and edit short films each quarter. As one of the club's many screenwriters, I'm so grateful to have had the chance to write dozens of screenplays and improve my writing ability. UW and the range of experiences it has to offer has allowed me to explore my interests and have worthwhile experiences that have lead me to be both prepared and excited for my journey after graduation.

Proudest Moment: My proudest moment was receiving a study abroad scholarship to study in Canada through the Killam Fellowships Program.

My two passions in life are earth sciences and performing arts. I am so glad that I was able to pursue both at the University of Washington, majoring in Earth and Space Sciences with departmental honors and minoring in Dance. Throughout my years in college, I have received three scholarships, studied abroad for four months in London, Ontario, CA, and became involved in two research projects with the Earth and Space Sciences and Atmospheric department. I am proud to be graduating with departmental honors and cum laude.

Proudest Moment: Building complicated ML models (after days of debugging) that benefit and potentially save human health

Thesis: A Take on Generalized Spatial Mismatch Hypothesis: Effects of Residency Away From Work on Income Inequality

kangb6187@gmail.com

UW wasn't the highest ranking school I was admitted to. Some told me that I was making a huge mistake and I will come to regret it someday, but something that I can't really express pushed me to come to UW. Now that I'm done, I can tell what that "something" was: Cooking, friends, all-nighters, research, mentorships, bowling, hiking, internships, coffee chats, cold emails, stressing, drinking, binge-watch, TA-ing, free food, clubs, machine learning, and much much more.

I don't regret a single bit coming to UW. I'm finishing strong and all the experiences stay with me forever.

Proudest Moment: I am proud of the growth I have seen in my person over these past years.

Thesis: Investigating the Properties and Mechanism of Action of Potential Novel Analgesic AS1

Lais is an avid scholar with an interest in neuroscience, biology, nutrition, and more. During her time at the University of Washington, she worked in the de la Iglesia lab on a project on the NaV1.1 channel in Dravet Syndrome, for which she won the Mary Gates Research Scholarship in winter of 2019. She then was a Pain Research Scholar in 2019 and moved to the Dhaka lab. She wrote her Neuroscience Departmental Honors Thesis on her work in the Dhaka lab on the impact of a potential novel analgesic AS1 on aversion in zebrafish.
Outside of school, Lais spends time volunteering through COPE and at ROOTS Young Adult shelter. She also enjoys biking, drawing, and reading.

Proudest Moment: My proudest moment at UW was when a professor that I greatly respect told me that a paper I had been working on was good enough that I should try to have it published.

I am a non-traditional student. On top of being a transfer student, I am married and a father. I love to read and am devoted to playing and watching soccer. At this stage of my life, I could never have graduated if it hadn't been for the patience and support of my family. I was lucky that my partner has always been willing to take time away from her garden (her happy place) to read my papers and our daughter has been interested in the classes I have taken and books I have read.

Proudest Moment: I have been able to meet many amazing people, especially through OMAD, that inspired me.

Thesis: Analysis of B cell gene expression during HSV-2 reactivation

During my years at UW, I have opportunities to be a part of many different associations, such as OMAD, TriO McNair, Research Labs... Through there I have learned to become a better version of myself. I am proud to have met all of the amazing people that I met. They were the source of inspiration, and also the reason how I found my passion. I would love to continue pursuing my passion in immunology in the future. In my free time, I love listening to music, eating food and watching cute videos.

Proudest Moment: I am a first generation college student.

My Website nikoul@uw.edu

Hello! I am Nikou. I study in physics and mathematics at UW. On campus, I was a student worker at HFS, a research assistant in the physics department and I-LABS, a math tutor, and an undergraduate research leader. The experience together has shaped my perspectives and goals. I am grateful for my undergraduate journey at UW and I will be pursuing a PhD in medical physics in the fall.

Proudest Moment: Becoming a FIG Leader

My interests fall into two main categories, sports and the arts. I love basketball, volleyball, and swimming. Basketball is my favourite though. I used to spend 8 hours a week playing, until I got injured. I'm working my way back to 100%! In the meantime, I'm watching lots of NBA and playing fantasy basketball. Regarding creative arts, I spent a huge chunk of my time doing music (piano, guitar, ukulele, singing, producing), film (travel film, vlogs, shorts), or just enjoying arts that other people created MOVIESSS AND NETFLIX!

Proudest Moment: Completing my degree in three years and exactly 180 credits!

Thesis: Elements of Compromised Autobiographical Memory and PTSD

vanesl@uw.edu

I love music, good reads, and getting outside! It was a pride and joy to lead The Veritas Forum at UW for three years and I have a similar desire to be gracious and conversational with people who think differently than I do. I love themes of generativity and creativity out of trauma, and I hope to bring such components of healing into my work with trauma populations in the future.

Proudest Moment: Getting into Foster and Climbing Mount Rainier

simisonjack@gmail.com

I am passionate about technology and business. My favorite technologies include AI (self-driving, data, and more), VR, Blockchain, cars, and computer hardware. My love for business started through my love for technology at a young age. I am motivated to learn all things tech and how to capitalize on it. The technological frontier is always moving forward and it is as exciting as ever.

Proudest Moment: Becoming a Bonderman Fellow

Thesis: Diet Composition of Carnivores in the Western United States Over the Last Century

thadeus@uw.edu

From a very young age, I have had a love for the outdoors and studying animals. Both of my parents have jobs in the environmental field, leading me to aspire to be like them when I came of age. They have been my biggest supporters and I cannot thank them enough for encouraging me while I pursue my dreams. I am currently an undergraduate student in my last year at the University of Washington. I am obtaining a B.S. in Environmental Science and Resource Management with a focus in Wildlife Conservation. I am also minoring in Quantitative Science. Before attending the UW, I transferred universities twice while balancing financial hardships with my scholarly career. I am extremely proud to be graduating alongside my peers, having finished my bachelor's in only four years. My time here at the University of Washington has provided me with many resources and truly set me up for the future. While at the UW, I have worked in both the Predator Ecology lab and the Disturbance Ecology lab in the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences. Both experiences have prepared me for a career in the realm of ecology and inspired me to continue my education in a graduate program. Before starting graduate school, I have accepted a wildlife technician position with the University of Illinois - Springfield where I will be reintroducing and monitoring state endangered Osprey. Following this summer, I have the privilege of travelling the world as part of the Bonderman Travel Fellowship. My long-term career aspirations are to work for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife or United States Fish and Wildlife Service managing wildlife populations, specifically focusing on predators.

Proudest Moment: When I first learned that my little brother, Jack would be the fourth sibling in my family to attend the University of Washington and to have that opportunity to once again study together at the same school!

Thesis: E-cigarettes in the Greek Community: Identity, Health Perceptions, and a Vaping Culture

I am so grateful for my time at the University of Washington. I have met some of the most incredibly, inspiring individuals, and I am honored to have studied alongside them. When I first came to the University of Washington, I was unsure of my path—I just knew that at end of the day that I wanted to help people. After a few quarters, this eventually led me to my first medical anthropology course: Anthropology and International Health, which guided me to my passion of studying health care. Since then, I have been lucky to have been able to take courses that have explored the social, cultural, and biological factors that have influenced health and the systems related to it and showed me a future career in working towards creating greater access to healthcare, a human right. Moreover, these courses inspired me to apply for departmental honors, allowing me to conduct independent research studying the impact of e-cigarettes in the Greek Community.

I was inspired to study French by recommendation from a professor. Studying French has been one of the most difficult and rewarding endeavors of my undergraduate career. For the first time, I was forced to contend with several of my own shortcomings as a student and challenged me to learn new studying methods. Through this department, I was provided the opportunity to study abroad in Paris and further develop my linguistic skills. I am so grateful for the professors and students from that department who have continually supported me and helped me grow to be a better student and person.

Outside of my coursework, I was fortunate to become involved early on at the University. I joined a sorority and made life-long friends. I gained valuable exposure working as a Laboratory Assistant for Pallanck Lab in Genome Sciences. I worked as a Research Assistant for Professor Alex Hill in a biological anthropology project. I interned at the Borgen Project and helped advocate for poverty-reduction legislation. I also volunteered at the East African Community Services and worked with refugee families helping tutor their children.

These experiences in and out of the classroom have helped shape my perspective on life. I hope to one day help create a better, more equitable world. After graduation, I will begin working as research associate studying health disparities in lung cancer screenings and access in the Pacific Northwest. Eventually, I plan to go to graduate school for Public Health to receive a Master’s and hopefully a Ph.D. in Health Services.

Proudest Moment: Presenting my capstone research on compostable diapers at the Program on the Environment Capstone Symposium

k.jobe@outlook.com

My upbringing, of environmental education, skiing, and backpacking in the Pacific Northwest, fostered my goal to work toward a career in environmental policy to help ensure the environment as we know it will stay prime for adventure for all future generations. I’ve been an executive officer of Global Sustainability Initiatives, a College of the Environment Student Ambassador, and intern for Connect 3 — a nonprofit that partners with villages in Ethiopia and Peru to improve waste, water, and education practices.

Proudest Moment: Co-author an academic paper that will publish soon.

chengz96@uw.edu

Glad that I spent the most memorable four years as a husky. I was lucky to get involved in multiple life-changing research projects, preparing myself for the coming Ph.D. studies. The experience, and the connections with faculties and friends are the treasures for the rest of my life, and I believe everybody feels this way.

Congratulations to all the graduates!
Go Dawgs! Go Huskies!

Proudest Moment: I became president of LUX: Film Production Club here on campus right before COVID, so although it was an unexpected year to lead the organization, I'm proud of our community and the adaptations we've made during this difficult year.

My Website

Hi, I'm Rachel! I graduated with a degree in Sociology and two minors in Informatics and Music. I'm interested in technology's impact on society, and wrote my honors thesis about the body positivity movement on social media. I'm also a freelance video editor and will be attending USC for a Master's degree in Journalism next year.

Proudest Moment: Finishing the Russian language series

Thesis: Information Operations in Action: Russian Trolls and Black Lives Matter on Twitter

Coming from Texas, I had no idea what to expect from both UW and Seattle, but after four years I have found my academic passions and a great community! I learned Russian, studied abroad in Moldova and Greenland, and discovered my passion for both cybersecurity and climate change. Developing and writing my honors thesis on disinformation was perhaps one of the most intellectually challenging things I did during my time at UW, but it is something I'm incredibly proud of completing. During my time at UW, I researched for the UNFPA and Microsoft, worked as a writing tutor at the POL S/JSIS/LSJ writing center, and served as a mentor to international students. Even though studying at UW was often challenging, I am sad to be leaving the campus and incredibly glad I chose to make Seattle my home.

Proudest Moment: I can’t say the proudest moment but my proudest quarter is spring 2019. I participated in the Women in Applied Math Mentorship(WAMM) program, applied and got accepted to my first research project, offered positions as a grader and a tutor in the math department.

Thesis: Some Applications of Fourier Analysis and Wavelets Analysis

I am a graduate double majoring in Statistics and Applied Computational Math Science(ACMS), with Departmental Honors from ACMS and minors in applied math and math. Born and raised in Chengdu, China, I never thought about studying abroad before high school. UW was not my dream university at first but I feel so fortunate to be here and spent the four memorable years. It has more to explore than meets the eye. I am proud and lucky to get involved in WAMM, WDRP, WXML, and some challenging research projects. I also worked as a cashier at the District Market, a tutor at the Math Study Center, and a grader for the math department. I am incredibly thankful for the people who helped me and offered me opportunities during college, especially Professor Tim Leung, my first research advisor, and Professor Tatiana Toro, my thesis advisor. After graduation, I will pursue my doctoral studies in applied math at Columbia University!

Proudest Moment: Organizing and teaching a six week intensive lab internship program for four local underprivileged high school students!

Thesis: How Does the Cell Polarity Protein Crumbs Regulate Tube Formation in Drosophila Melanogaster Egg Chambers?

sydneybowker@comcast.net

Hey, I'm Syd and I'm graduating with a BS in Biochemistry with departmental honors! I worked as a researcher in Genome Science's Berg Lab for all four years of college. I'm hoping to pursue a career in clinical research coordination after graduation. During my time at UW I made a some great friends and learned a lot about myself and my interests. I am proud to be a first generation student, and glad to be graduating in Seattle, the city I grew up in.
With huge thanks to my family and friends who have supported me throughout my life, and especially over the last four years.

Proudest Moment: Officially establishing the ASUW Office of International Student Advocacy (OISA)!

alhumoudmaha@gmail.com

I'm a graduating senior in Political Economy and an international student from Saudi Arabia. On my first day of first-year year, I was diagnosed with blood cancer, and had to undergo chemotherapy and take classes at the same time. My battle with cancer has led me to change my major multiple times, which I'm thankful for, as it led me to political science and research. I was an undergraduate research fellow for the Center of American Politics and Public Policy (CAPPP) at UW, and I'm currently working on my second thesis, which traces state-building and taxation in Saudi Arabia. I am also an undergraduate research assistant in the Political Science Department to Kenya Amano, Ph.C., working a project about central bank independence.

Outside of my studies, I am a passionate advocate for international student representation and inclusion. This year, I co-chaired the ASUW International Students' Engagement and Advocacy Taskforce as a Mary Gates Leadership Scholar. In the upcoming year, I will be working in Washington, D.C., as a James C. Gaither Junior Fellow in the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Middle East Center. In the future, I hope to pursue my graduate studies through a dual degree of law and political science, combining knowledge, leadership, and advocacy.

Proudest Moment: One of my proudest moments while at UW was being accepted into the School of Nursing.

Thesis: Sleep in Hospitalized Patients (SHOP): Bedtime Routine in the Psychiatric and Behavioral Medicine Unit at Seattle Children's Hospital

In my time at UW, I was involved in Dance Marathon at the University of Washington. This on campus organization raises money for the Uncompensated Care Fund at Seattle Children's Hospital. This year we raised over $70,000! I also volunteered at UWMC for three years. In addition, I worked at UWMC as a Nursing Technician on the Medical/Oncology ICU. All of this experience tied into my passion for research and the design of my project!

Proudest Moment: Completing my honors thesis and making it to NCAAs my sophomore year

Thesis: Diffusion of Agricultural Innovation: A case study of the use of biosolids in the state of Washington

Annamaxwell@Comcast.net

I had the honor of running on the UW Track and Field and Cross Country team for the past five years while completing a BS in Environmental Science and Terrestrial Resource management and a BA in Political Science. I love hiking, biking, trail running, birding, photography, and anything to do with rivers. I hope to run the Boston Marathon next year while I study for the LSAT.

Proudest Moment: Working on problem sets with my friends are both the proudest and most rewarding moments that I've had at UW. Solving some 446 problems with Luke are definitely the most memorable of the bunch.

Thesis: Verifying Strong Eventual Consistency in δ-CRDTs

My Website ttaylorr@cs.washington.edu

I am graduating with a BS in Computer Science with Departmental Honors from the Paul G. Allen School for Computer Science, and a minor in Mathematics. My thesis is about verifying that δ-CRDTs achieve Strong Eventual Consistency. After graduation, I am continuing to work at GitHub full-time.

Proudest Moment: When I stopped taking the math and science classes I hated and started embracing my passion for education. My educational experience at UW finally started to feel like I was doing everything right for myself.

Thesis: Japanese Incarceration: Intergenerational Communication of Trauma and Cross-Generational Effects of Incarceration on Sansei Generation as Seen Through Densho Interviews

I am passionate about educational equity, race relations, and actively engaging with social justice issues. I am grateful for the opportunity to write this honors thesis that not only illuminated how identity, trauma, and reclamation were interwoven, but also aided in deeply transforming my sense of self in relation to identity and research. I feel honored to have accepted an award for this thesis in the Communication department at UW during Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month and Mental Health Awareness month. I wouldn't have been able to accomplish this without the support of my adviser and all the other professors who guided me through the process and gave me abundant advice. I wish to continue actively serving the communities I come from through educational or community organizations, or working within schools. Outside of school, I love to binge crime procedural dramas, catch up on anime, discover new happy hours, and plan my next travel destination.

Proudest Moment: Completing a research project and writing it up into a scientific paper!

Thesis: Differential Longitudinal Posterior Cingulate Cortex Connectivity Trajectories in Normal Aging, Mild Cognitive Impairment, and Alzheimer's disease

s-brlee@comcast.net

Apart from research, I enjoy long distance running and writing.

Proudest Moment: I survived four years of college with five hours of sleep per day on average.

I am a hardcore undergraduate researcher interested in interbacterial and host-microbiome interactions. After I finish my B.S. in both Microbiology and Biology, I will attend the Ph.D. program in Molecular Genetics and Microbiology at Duke University in Fall, 2019.

Proudest Moment: As a sophomore, I worked as a member of the field crew that recovered the Tufts-Love Tyrannosaurus rex for the Burke Museum.

Thesis: Comparative osteohistology of extant small-bodied mammals with implications for understanding the growth dynamics of Mesozoic mammals

I came to UW as a transfer from Seattle Central Community College. Since becoming a Husky, I've co-authored three papers, mentored dozens of students, and made life-long friendships. While pursuing my degree, I worked as the lab manager for Dr. Gregory Wilson and studied the evolutionary dynamics of mammals across the Cretaceous-Paleogene mass extinction boundary. As a member of the Wilson lab, I spent the last three summers in Montana collecting fossils for the Hell Creek Project and volunteering with the DIG Field School to give K-12 teachers hands-on experiences in geoscience. In the fall, I will continue as manager of the Wilson lab while pursuing a graduate position in paleobiological studies.

Proudest Moment: Being selected to represent the UW at the Emory Global Health Case Competition in Atlanta, GA

maxrumaner@gmail.com

Born in San Francisco, raised in Portland, OR, and now living in Seattle, I am currently attending the University of Washington, set to graduate with a degree in Biomedical Engineering. I am passionate about engineering and design with the goal to enter the biotech industry as a product development engineer. My research and work experiences have given me the incredible opportunity to see two sides of product development and develop extensive skills and knowledge of both. I am eager to use my abilities to make an impact on an engineering team and improve lives around the world.

Proudest Moment: Making the Dean's List for nearly 4 years straight

I am a transfer student that has had nothing but a good experience at UW. Over my three year here, I have been blessed to have made many educational and personal relationships that I will cherish forever. Getting to watch the Dawgs play a Rose Bowl in Pasadena is something I will never forget. GO DAWGS

Proudest Moment: I felt proud when I first saw my paintings hung on the walls of the Jacob Lawrence Gallery

Thesis: Moments of Joy

My Website alissa.mjb@gmail.com

Bio
Alissa was born and raised in the forest of Monroe WA, and now resides in Seattle WA. She was homeschooled which gave her much time to explore her interests in the arts through dancing, drawing and music. The joy, movement, and colors of nature all show themselves in her art practice. She attended Bellevue college then took an eight-year hiatus to work and travel. Throughout her life she has traveled to eight different countries which have caused her to grow in empathy towards others and gather inspiration that have thus informed her work.
She then attended the University of Washington and concentrated in painting and Drawing. Because of her wide range of interests, she calls herself an interdisciplinary artist with a current emphasis on oil painting, music production/performance, and mixed-media digital art. Her interest lies in depicting the moments of joy and hope found in the simple, overlooked moments, often utilizing the human figure and portraits in the work.

Artist Statement
The word Honesty has been a theme in the artwork that has been produced during my time at the University of Washington. In my current paintings I strive to embody and highlight the glimmers of hope found during these long months of covid lockdown. It is an intimate view of moments of calm and joy and the dark and often soul-crushing loneliness that accompanies that. The ultimate hope in my work is that it would be an encouragement to the viewer by reminding them that they are not alone in their experiences, and to inspire the viewer to have hope. I accomplish this through not only the subject but also through depictions of color, movement and brushstrokes that harken to freedom.
Soon I hope to experiment with different mediums such as pen and ink, gauche and watercolor. I also plan to dive deeper into the world of art and movement via 2D digital and analog animation and find ways to incorporate that with my other passion of music composition and video production.

Proudest Moment: In ESRM 315, we took a field trip to Mount St. Helens and had a tour of a forest lead by Jerry Franklin. He is an inspiration in the forestry world, so getting to meet him was an amazing opportunity.

Thesis: The Effects of Stand Age, Species, and Geographic Location on Seed Counts Within Serotinous Cones

ashleyhillis2020@gmail.com

Hi! My name is Ashley Hillis and I am graduating with a degree in ESRM with a focus in forest management and with departmental honors. My time at UW has been filled with so many research opportunities that have provided invaluable experience. For instance, I worked with two different UW grad students in the Quantitative Ecology lab monitoring different types of animals. I also worked for the center in urban horticulture collecting data on the beautiful cherries trees at UW to help make a model to predict when they will bloom. I also took my research interest outside of UW and did a summer of fieldwork with Pacific Wildland Fire Science Lab. I spent the summer under the California sun measuring vegetation and tree DBH in high severity burned areas. When I came back to UW I spent my senior year continuing research in fire disturbances by studying serotinous cones and different variables that affect the seeds they contain. I did this work under the guidance of Michelle Agne a Ph.D. student in the Harvey Lab. Over the summer I will continue doing work with the Harvey lab doing fieldwork. In the future, I plan on continuing my passion for environmental science and attending graduate school.

Proudest Moment: Jumping into Drumheller Fountain after finishing my last final of my undergraduate career.

Thesis: Development of a Cuboidal Cancer Tissue Model for Intravenous Flow and Drug Delivery

aashik_raman@yahoo.com

I have always been fascinated with the way we can combine technology and technology to help improve the lives of those around us. For this reason I chose to major in Bioengineering and I could not be more happy with my choice. The things that I have learned from UW have set me up to become the best possible version of myself. In my free time you can find me at the climbing gym or outdoors with friends exploring all the nature that Washington has to offer.

Proudest Moment: Being a Student Producer of the Animation Capstone

My Website

I decided to pursue an art degree at UW in order to have a creative-based career. Currently, I want to create concept art for video games, and I believe that having a solid fine arts background was the first step to accomplish that. I think my time at UW has allowed me to grow both academically and as a person. I have a much better balance between working hard and spending time with friends and family. Outside of school, I enjoy baking, playing games, and visiting new places. I'm excited to see what surprises the future has in store for me.

Proudest Moment: Working together with 4 fellow Chemical Engineering undergraduates and 1 MBA student to win the Social Impact Prize at the 2019 Dempsey Startup Competition

My experience as a Husky is defined by so much more than just working through challenging engineering problems. It was a time where I really got to explore my true passion, potential and purpose.

In my time here, I have been fortunate to have my family, mentors and friends support me in all of my personal and academic endeavors. For all that I have been able to achieve during my time here, I owe it all to them.

Proudest Moment: Reflecting on how far I have come as a dancer, artist, and educator, I am most proud of the blend artistic and academic work that I have been able to accomplish while at UW. From choreography to performances, research projects and community building, I am leaving UW with a mosaic of fulfilling experiences.

Thesis: Dance in Color Guard Educational Programs

sellman.megan@gmail.com

Megan began dancing at her local dance studio, alongside various color guard programs, most notably the Blue Devils Drum Corps. During her time at the university, she has served as the president of the Dance Student Association, worked as the Assistant for the Chamber Dance Company, and has completed honors research connecting dance, education, and color guard. She is looking forward to continuing a career in dance after graduation, and is thankful for the generosity, creativity, and community in the Department of Dance.

Proudest Moment: My proudest moment was being able to help new Bioengineering students as a TA for an introductory lab course. I take pride in being able to help others and pass on knowledge to future graduates.

Thesis: Rehabilitative Haptic Stimulation Device for Sensorimotor Impairment

I'm Max, a Bioengineering major with interests in neural engineering and data science. I've always been fascinated by the intersection of biology and engineering, and how we can use organic systems to inspire new technologies. I'm hoping to delve deeper into the how the complexities of nature can be captured by artificial processes, and how this knowledge can be applied in meaningful ways to improve human life.

Proudest Moment: Presenting my thesis to both a performing arts audience and an education/ecology audience at the Mary Gates Research Symposium. Because of the interdisciplinary nature of this work, I witnessed how people on both sides were able to see their disciplines in a new light--and envision the potential for this type of work to really make an impact through application to an array of disciplines.

Thesis: Environmental Dance: Unearthing How Dance Can Advance the Environmental Movement

madison.r.bristol@gmail.com

Madison Rose Bristol is graduating this summer with degrees in Environmental Science and Terrestrial Resource Management (BS, Honors), Dance (BA, Honors), and Marine Biology (minor). In retrospect, these past four years have been her joy because she has been able to pursue her passion for environmental justice in tandem with being actively involved in the UW and Seattle dance communities. Madison has performed in 17 UW associated shows, has choreographed 8 pieces within the UW Dance Department and for the Seattle International Dance Festival, and has taught at local dance studios. On the environmental science side, Madison has explored a wide range of social and biophysical sciences during her undergraduate experience. For one summer, during a class on marine birds and mammals at Friday Harbor Labs, she conducted field research on the distribution and behavior of shorebirds at Argyle Lagoon, San Juan Island. This class reaffirmed her love for coastal organisms and environments, but also helped guide her in the direction of more anthropocentric work. She proceeded to teach and then become a site lead for the Pipeline Project's Environmental Alternative Spring Break Program, where she traveled to Oroville in Eastern Washington for two years in a row. Teaching environmental science to these middle schoolers made her want to incorporate community-based work into her professional career. This in some ways became a reality for her when she became an Oregon Sea Grant Summer Scholar in June 2018. She was placed with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's Marine Reserves Program. Madison spent the summer assessing the socioeconomic impacts of marine reserves implementation through direct, one-on-one conversations with commercial and charter fishermen. This experience set her up with the skills to pursue further human dimensions research, and to envision herself as someone who could bridge understanding between communities in the future in the pursuance of environmental action.

During her senior thesis, Madison was driven by her curiosity about what could happen when her two passions collided. At first, she used choreography as her outlet, creating works implicitly and explicitly about the human response to environmental degradation. However, she also wanted to connect with and learn from a small community of emerging movement artists in Seattle who were using dance as a means to connect people emotionally to environmental issues. As a result, she conducted interdepartmental research on the multiplicity of ways in which dance can contribute to the environmental movement. Now at the end of her capstone experience, it has been entirely fulfilling for her to see how members of the Seattle dance community have been employing dance--a practice embedded in community, empathy, social connection, and alternate modes of communication--to compel environmental action. Be that through movement healing sessions to transform eco-anxiety into action steps, movement fundraisers, visceral dance performances, or sustainability through the arts, these people are entrepreneuring novel ways of evoking emotion to invoke action.

On the near horizon, Madison will be traveling to Taiwan to study environmental and social resilience, and after her travels she hopes to engage in political activism, dance projects that are environmentally and socially relevant, and work for environmental groups. She will be returning to school in the next year or so--perhaps in pursuance of a dual Master's through the Evans School of Public Policy and the School of Marine and Environmental Affairs-- to study environmental policy. With this professional education, she hopes to achieve her goal of leading societal change through creative and innovative management approaches and community-based engagement.

Proudest Moment: Acknowledging the Original Stewards of the Land when presenting my thesis at the Research Symposium

Thesis: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Environmental Engagement

alishia.orloff@yale.edu

Alishia Orloff is an undergraduate researcher currently in her last year obtaining a B.S. in Environmental Science and Resource Management. She has a strong interest in terrestrial and riparian ecology. Conducting ecological research across the nation, she has developed a greater appreciation for Traditional Ecological Knowledges as a lens for developing holistic land management. Alishia aspires to share her experience in holistic scientific methodology and ultimately challenge dominant narratives of western ways of knowing. Aside from her ambitions in her field, she also takes great efforts to engage communities on sustainability through education in the Pipeline Project, restoration in the Society of Ecological Restoration, and food sovereignty at the UW farm. Alishia enjoys playing piano and flute in local ensembles and symphonies as much as she does freelancing and busking. Over her years at University, she has picked up interest in Ultimate frisbee, rock climbing, lifting, yoga, and oil painting. Continuing her endeavors, she will continue to question frameworks and push boundaries at Yale University for graduate school.

Proudest Moment: I was very honored to be offered the opportunity to pursue Departmental Honors and use the knowledge I had gained as an undergraduate research assistant toward an independent project!

Thesis: Molecularly Imprinted Chitosan Beads for Selective Removal of Perfluoroalkane Sulfonic Acids (PFSAs) in Water

vphanjones@gmail.com

Pursuing a degree at UW, I knew that I could make a difference in the way people interact with the environment through engineering. I'm very grateful for my time in the Aquatic Innovations in Materials Science (AIMS) Lab, where I was able to narrow the scope of my education and learn about current topics in water treatment. After graduation, I am looking forward to a career in sustainability for the betterment of people and the environment!

Proudest Moment: Successfully adapting to a new language, culture, and way of life while studying abroad.

Thesis: Towards Resource-Efficient Contextual Word Representations for Parsing

My Website

I’m graduating with a dual degree in Computer Science (Data Science) and Linguistics. I’ve always pushed myself to gain a deeper understanding of everything I pursue and to work to advance the lives of others. To this end, I’ve filled my time at UW with experiences that have challenged me to grow intellectually and personally.
My research is in natural language processing, and I design computational approaches to tackle problems involving language. At UW, I’ve developed techniques for effectively modeling languages for which data is scarce and conventional methods are ineffective. I hope to bring the benefits of language technologies, like translation and misinformation detection, to speakers of such underrepresented languages. As a TA for the NLP class, I had the opportunity to share these experiences with many of my colleagues in CS.
I’m passionate about expanding my perspectives, and during the fall of my senior year, I studied abroad at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich. In addition to challenging myself through graduate-level coursework, I gained valuable experience in appreciating, adapting to, and understanding a new culture.
I’ve interned three times as a software engineer: twice at Indeed.com, and once at Facebook. Following graduation, I’ll intern once more at Facebook before returning to UW, where I’ll pursue a M.S. in Computer Science and continue my research in NLP. I hope to continue learning, exploring the world, and improving others’ lives!

Proudest Moment: My proudest moment at UW is being named the recipient of the 2021 Herring Phelps Award for Scholarly Activism for Department of Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies University of Washington, Seattle. Being accepted into the GWSS Honors Program and achieving my goal of Summa Cum Laude. Also, having the courage at the age of 50 to complete my undergraduate degree at the University of Washington.

My Website audilbrown@outlook.com

I am a visionary committed to the elevation of Black culture. My work uses vulnerability as a site and methodology to study my African ancestor’s ancient healing techniques to cultivate a path to generational healing of the trauma inflicted on African and Black people. At the age of 50, I accepted the challenge from my family to finish my college education. It was essential to create a path of Black excellence for myself, my family and to inspire others who look like me to complete their education. I accomplished all of the goals for myself (Summa Cum Laude, Dean’s List & Honor Student). I plan to continue my education and pursue my graduate and doctorate degrees.

Proudest Moment: Participating in a Study Abroad program in León, Spain.

Thesis: The Communication of Families of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

I am 22 years old and ecstatic to have completed my undergraduate education. I will be moving on to put my Communication degree to work in the healthcare industry, starting in Olympia, WA. One of my main interests is driving a racecar all across Washington State, which I have been doing for over 12 years. I am thankful for my time at UW and proud to have completed a Thesis for my departmental honors study.

Proudest Moment: Being selected as a Husky 100 has been one of my proudest moments at UW.

ChiaraRDesantis@gmail.com

The University of Washington’s welcoming and open nature propelled me to embrace all parts of myself, especially my multiracial identity and hair loss disease, Alopecia Areata. Throughout my four years, I learned that there is power in looking different and want to use my platform to pay it forward. I chose to pursue a degree in Public Health-Global Health so I can use my own experiences within the healthcare system to bridge inequities and make it more inclusive and accessible for all.

Proudest Moment: One of my proudest memories at UW was having the opportunity to share my passion for bioengineering with other students through my position as a TA!

Thesis: Regulating chimeric γc cytokine receptor expression through CRISPR/Cas9-mediated targeted integration

Hi, I'm Piper! It has been an amazing four years at UW, and I'm so grateful for the many amazing experiences I've had here. It was a pleasure learning alongside so many brilliant students and having the chance to explore my passions through classes, volunteering, and research. I am excited to spend the next couple years working before heading to grad school or medical school! Thank you to my professors, friends, and family for their never-ending support and encouragement in the pursuit of my dreams.

Proudest Moment: Actually graduating

Thesis: Engaging transfer voices An analysis of communication and information exchange between transfer students and university program

davigator@comcast.net

David is a transfer student from Seattle Central Community College. He was a reading tutor for the Washington Reading Corps at Solid Ground and a Middle School English Teaching Instructor in Foshan, China before enrolling at UW in January 2014. At UW, he was involved with various activities including as a Resident Adviser, Husky Leadership Initiative peer advisor, Unite UW facilitator, Dream Project mentor, First-Year Programs transfer ambassador, Office of Minorities and Diversity Student Advisory Board member, and a research fellow for the Center of Communication, Difference, and Equity (CCDE). This summer, he will be participating in a Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA) National Undergraduate Fellowship Program internship at the University of Missouri, before becoming Unite UW Early Fall Start Program Leader. He hopes to continue advocating and supporting students who transfer and identity as underrepresented as he eventually pursues a Ph.D. in education.

Proudest Moment: When I solved a math problem at the dorm/ won the Hub Pool Tournament!

Thesis: The fundamental group and its applications

huangpubo@qq.com

I'm Pubo, a fourth-year math major. I like playing pool, hiking, and snowboarding! I'm sad that I can't snowboard in the near future because I'm not in Washington right now, what a Shame!

Proudest Moment: Getting the Foster Undergraduate Scholarship

raewang98@gmail.com

I'm thankful that the honors program has challenged me to research more in my interested academic areas. For my two ad hoc projects, I completed a research paper discussing America-China Trade War and one regarding "Clustering Performance Comparison Between Expectation Maximization Algorithm and K-means Using Spotify Data". Cheers to all the hard work and happy graduation to all the class of 2020 huskies!

Proudest Moment: My best memories at UW come from spending time with outstanding, goofy, and vibrant individuals who not only motivated me to become better, but also to enjoy life once (or twice) in a while.

Thesis: Effect of SS-31 on the Sod1KO Model of Sarcopenia

My Website kevinanguyen2@gmail.com

Hello! I'm Kevin Nguyen. I'll be graduating with a degree in Physiology this year, and I enjoy drawing and painting in my free time.

It feels surreal to conclude my 4 years of undergrad at UW. I remember back to the beginning of high school when I first designated UW as my dream school like it was yesterday. So much has happened during my time here and I will carry the endless memories, relationships, and lessons with me as I continue along my own journey.

Some highlights from my undergraduate career include: working on an extensive research project in the Marcinek lab for almost 3 years; learning from and assisting patients in clinical settings every summer; and collaborating with rad individuals on the Neurobiology Club officer board. And while STEM classes were something else, I'll give some credit to the endless and toiling hours of study for allowing me to indulge in the arts of learning and physiology.

Most importantly, my undergrad experiences have given me a greater perspective on life. There are many many things in this world that need to be improved upon. Personally, I will pursue medicine to not only to heal others but also to fight and rectify the disparities and conflicts that obscure the field from its full potential. My past interactions with other bright individuals along my journey have ensured me that they will do great things and change their respective fields for the better as well.

Proudest Moment: The summers I have spent in the field, living and working as an archaeological researcher in Oregon!

Thesis: “Through a Screen”: The Photogrammetry and Digital Curation of Belongings from the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde”

sophimuro@gmail.com

Hi! My name is Sophie and I am a recent graduate of the Anthropology Department Honors Program! I am passionate about decolonizing museum collections and archaeological methods in order to create accessible resources for extant community members. In Fall 2020, I will begin a graduate degree in Museum Studies at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., with the long-term goal of working in collections management and curation. My time as an honors student has allowed me to travel, research, and build lasting connections with professors and community members!

Proudest Moment: I studied abroad in Peru in Summer 2019 with a really great group of people. We worked hard on our research projects in the Amazon rainforest and had a lot of fun doing it. I'll never forget that experience and the community I got to be a part of.

I took a lot of interesting classes and did a lot of interesting research. I was involved in leadership, several RSOs, and I studied abroad. I'm particularly interested in ecology, ethics, and the intersection between them.

Proudest Moment: Got accepted into a PhD program.

Thesis: Risk Factors for Hospital Readmission in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Using Survival Analysis Methods

tq21@uw.edu

I grew up in Suzhou, China. I’m broadly interested in the statistical methodology used in Epidemiology and Causal Inference. My undergraduate honors thesis focuses on applying survival analysis methods to identify risk factors for hospital readmission of type 2 diabetes patients. I love animals, especially dogs and seals. I also enjoy watching classical concerts.

Proudest Moment: Finishing my thesis! I've grown so much as a writer in the past three years, so finishing a project on that scale was very gratifying.

Thesis: Really Really Real: Reality in Performance and the Hyperreal in the Plays of Annie Baker

In addition to the English department, I've been heavily involved with the School of Drama as well as the Department of Dance, taking many classes in those departments. I've also participated in eight productions (plays and musicals) during my time at UW, primarily as an actor but also as a director and crew member. This year in the English Honors sequence I've had the opportunity to focus on Drama and write a thesis about one of my favorite contemporary playwrights, Annie Baker. I've also had the opportunity to blend my interests in English and Drama by working as a Literary Intern at ACT Theatre.

This August I will be moving to New York City to attend a two-and-a-half year acting conservatory program at the Atlantic Acting School.

Proudest Moment: That day I was called on in class and had the right answer (at least I think that happend at least once)

If I wasn't a nurse I would probably bake cakes. Since baking cakes = eating cakes, I'm glad I chose the healthier route of nursing. The path to my BSN was not quick. It took about 10 years, taking 1 nursing pre-req at a time while developing my career in healthcare leadership. While the journey took longer than expected I'm glad I have context and direction in who I want to be as a nurse. I believe nurses are uniquely equipped to change healthcare for the better and I want to be a part of that. I didn't expect nursing school to change me but it has. I have been surrounded by compassionate and inspiring faculty, patients, and colleagues. They've made me a great nurse and an even better human. I am grateful to walk away changed.

Proudest Moment: One of my proudest moments at UW was receiving the Mary Gates Research Scholarship!

Thesis: Child-Nature Interaction in a Hong Kong Nature Preschool Program: An Interaction Pattern Approach

lingwaiamberlam@gmail.com

I've always been passionate about child development and education.

Throughout my time at UW, I was a researcher at the Human Interaction with Nature and Technological System Lab (the HINTS lab) and completed my thesis under Dr. Kahn's supervision. I was also an intern at the Taipei Veterans General Hospital in the Psychiatry and Developmental Assessment Center. In addition, I also served as an infant-toddler teacher assistant at the Haring Center - Experimental Education Unit (EEU) at UW, which promotes inclusive education and facilitates understanding between children with and without disabilities.

I would like to thank everyone who has been a part of my journey here at UW!

Proudest Moment: Studying abroad and meeting lifelong friends

Thesis: Evaluation of Maasai-Water Relationships in a Changing Landscape: A Case Study of Former Kimana Group Ranch

As an Environmental Science major, I started at UW with an interest in protecting our environment and wildlife, and after these four, short years that interest has grown into a dedication for the decolonization of conservation practices and the inclusion of communities in environmental decision-making. I worked in the SEFS advising department, interned at King County for three summers, studied in Kenya, volunteered, danced in two dance departments shows, and made a lot of good friends and memories along the way.

I am so grateful for my time here and my support system. I couldn't have done it without them. I hope to effect positive change and work towards a more sustainable future, as well as hike, sew, and drink lots of tea.

Proudest Moment: Volunteering as a lead at UW Nurse Camp and seeing my campers/future nurses graduate!

Thesis: Improving Pediatric Asthma Shared Management: Development of the Symptom Monitoring and Response Module for the Child Asthma Management Program (CHAMP)

tkolstad@uw.edu

I have a previous degree in biology from the University of Washington and worked as a research scientist at Seattle Children's for four years. I came back to school to pursue nursing because my experiences at Seattle Children's showed me that what is really important to me in healthcare are relationships with people, and no one has more intimate relationships with patients than nurses. In whatever work I am doing, my purpose is always to help children lead the healthiest, most fulfilling lives possible.

Proudest Moment: When I found out that Ghana's Ministry of Energy adopted two policy recommendations from my undergrad Donald C. Hellmann Task Force Program 2020 report on Sub-Saharan Africa renewable energies into the country's new Draft National Energy Policy!

I am a graduating senior and a first-generation college student. One of my favorite experiences at UW was traveling to Brazil through the FLAS fellowship. With that experience, I confirmed how much I love learning languages and engaging with people from cultures different than mine. I'm excited to keep learning and growing in the areas of literature and diplomacy.

I will always be grateful for being part of the Jackson School of International Studies and the Spanish Department and for the amazing friends and teachers that I met through my undergraduate studies.

Proudest Moment: Submitting my Research Presentation to the Undergraduate Research Symposium

Thesis: The Effectiveness of Veterans Treatment Court: A Participant Perspective

I’m a runner who is passionate about social work, therapy and treatment targeted toward trauma, substance use, and mental illness. I transferred from Bellevue College in 2019, and will be continuing into the Master in Social Work program following graduation.

Proudest Moment: Being able to graduate with honors

Thesis: Resting-State EEG predicts learning rates in different languages

Majored in Early Childhood and Family Studies and Psychology, I am satisfied with my journey of learning at UW. Last year, I was able to study at University of British Columbia as an exchange student for an entire year. It was probably one of my best memories at UW. I am so glad I made the choice to study abroad to experience different cultures and to expand on my horizon. The guidance offered by my thesis mentor has greatly helped me to finish my project. I am deeply appreciative of her help. My mentor at the Husky Leadership Program is very supportive of me. I have learned a lot from her. After graduating from UW, I will pursue a graduate degree in education at Teachers College in New York this fall.

Interests: foodie, finding good bubble teas, playing educational games, ice-skating, watching classic/old movies

Proudest Moment: Establishing residency in Washington

emmajewellscher@gmail.com

I am from San Diego, California, and am lucky that during my time at UW I've had the opportunity to passionately pursue multiple areas of interest. As a journalist my work has been featured in over 20 different publications ranging from the hyperlocal to international levels. My junior year, I was able to work full time in Olympia, Washington covering the state legislature, and in Freetown, Sierra Leone as a columnist. In between these jobs I was lucky to spend a spring in Rome, Italy studying religious institutions as part of a study abroad program. I've also had the opportunity to work on multiple sociological research projects, including as an employee for UW's Center for Evaluation and Research for STEM Equity (CERSE), as an intern for a study on substance use in military veterans, and on a study of my own which addresses structural inequality and power dynamics within the Greek Community. I've served as president of the Society of Professional Journalists, UW Chapter, worked on staff at The Daily UW for four years, and am a member of Gamma Phi Beta. In my free time I like to read, write, and spend time with my friends and my dog, Pigeon. After graduation I am working at a trade publication for veterinarians called VIN News, and afterward am applying to law school. I'm so grateful for the time I've spent at UW, and can't wait to see what the future holds!

Proudest Moment: Being apart of the Student Employee Leadership Board and representing UWild Adventures.

Thesis: Human-Wildlife Conflict in the Peruvian Amazon: How Community Engagement Can Change Wildlife Conservation

I always tell everyone that I joined PoE for the field trips. Everyone who knows me knows that what really drew me to Environmental Studies is my love of outdoor spaces. My time at UW has allowed me to a gain greater understanding of what privileges I have that allowed this love affair. The adventures I've had so far taught me that it is an opportunity to struggle and to pick myself back up both indoors and out. The accomplishments I'm most proud of are not those on paper but the impact I worked so hard to make on the people I worked for, young people, and my peers.

Proudest Moment: The feeling of relief & happiness from publishing two research reports within the span of three months!

Thesis: Victimization in Post-Conflict Recovery: The Effects of International Language, Media, and Social Identity on Persons with Disabilities in Sierra Leone

grace.stephenson@yahoo.com

These past four years have shaped both my personal and career goals - I have grown immensely and been able to explore and refine my interests in social justice, health, and human rights!

My passion for public health and justice strives from my belief that everyone deserves access to services and health. Yet so many people are systematically denied this right, particularly marginalized communities. I really hope that I can do my small part to push for equity in the US and abroad throughout my life.

Senior year, I was able to do research in two fields. Through the JSIS Honors program, I worked closely with professors and local organizations on research related to persons with disabilities in post-conflict recovery. Through Task Force, I was able to be a part of a lovely team that researched human rights abuses & ICE Air Operations in King County.

When I went to India for three months and worked at a few nonprofits my sophomore year, I knew that if I wanted to be useful I needed to learn Hindi. So I have been taking Hindi at the UW for the past two years. It's been really, really hard but rewarding! I hope to work on issues surrounding human rights in India one day, particularly around sexual and gender based violence.

Working with Its On Us, the campaign to stop sexual assault on college campuses, both nationally and at UW, I have been able to advocate for those affected and provide resources on campus. This continued as I did research on trauma-focused care on campuses with the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Center! I have loved dedicating my time to something so important.

There are so many causes I want to work on - but when I'm not working I love to paint, travel, spend time outdoors, watch hysterically bad movies, and eat (a lot).

I am excited to start working in the field & hopefully traveling before grad school in a few years!

Proudest Moment: My second-to-last quarter here at UW, I wrote a paper in Jeffery Knight's honors seminar about Shakespeare's so-called "horse sonnets." I have always struggled with research papers, and I never felt like I could read or understand Shakespeare. This turned into the first research paper I felt came fully, loudly, and entirely from own voice, and it was also the first time I realized, after a quarter of careful study, I could read Shakespeare. I have never felt such pride over a research paper before, and since writing it, I have felt like an entire realm of writing has opened up to me.

Thesis: Plathology: Plath, a Piece in the Puzzle of American Women’s Poetry Tradition

rileygraceborden@aol.com

Hello all! My name is Riley Grace, and after graduating with my two year degree at Skagit Valley Community College, I have been at the UW now for two wonderful, challenging, jam-packed years. Where do I begin to describe this journey? I think I must have told 50 people during my first few weeks at UW how ridiculously joyful I felt every morning to wake up as a student at this university. I had spent months prior researching clubs and groups at UW and planning how I would use every second of my two years. The opportunities at UW ended up being as endless and wide as I hoped and planned for. Now, multiple clubs tried and joined, new people met and befriended, final papers and exams completed later, I feel just as fortunate and thankful. From the professors who dedicated hours to the development of my writing and voice, to engaging classes, to a consciously diverse curriculum, I have most positively been shaped by my experiences as an English major, and I extend my thanks to every individual in the department and across the humanities who made my experience possible. Post graduation, I am looking forward to spending my next three years at UW's law school!

Proudest Moment: I'm proud of all the world I've done (UW certainly put me through a lot!), and capping it all off with my thesis (a year of work!) is quite satisfying indeed.

Thesis: Manifolds, Motivated

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Interested in pure math (from "classical" subjects like algebra/analysis/topology to "modern" ones like theoretical CS/algos) and maybe some programming; I also enjoy music (particularly classical, as I am a pianist) and hiking/just vibing outdoors (perhaps due to having been raised in Boulder, CO), and of course the standard fare like movies, reading, thinking about art/humanity/the universe, etcetera.

Proudest Moment: Either getting published for the first time on a peer-reviewed paper or publishing the Microphiles Journal!

Thesis: Use of Surrogate Bacteriophages to Model Persistence and Disinfection of Viral Pathogens

Hello! I am Ethan Spencer (he/him/his) and I am about to graduate with a degree in Microbiology. I spent a significant amount of my time at UW as a member for the Microphiles Club and Journal, as well as conducting as much research as I could. Anything related to infectious diseases is absolutely fascinating. Outside of academia, I am a proud dog dad, plant dad, love to try cooking as many new things as possible, and playing dnd with my friends.

Proudest Moment: Graduating and earning my Baccalaureate degree from the University of Washington with Departmental Honors has been my proudest moment here. It demonstrates my discipline into being a critical thinker and continuously learning. It is more than just a piece of paper earned, it is a journey in which I committed my blood, sweat, and tears to.

Thesis: “Maybe I Shouldn’t Buy a Coffee so I can Pay Off my Student Loans”: Racial Differences in the Moralization of Student Debt

yanac@uw.edu

This is me. A self portrait drawn in graphite. This portrait captures much more of who I am than a photo ever will because I created this representational image of myself, who I am, and what I see. I love drawing, painting, and sketching but I also am a child and first time University graduate of immigrant parents. I have seen and experienced many cultures and ways of life and gone through life's journey leading me here to the University of Washington. During my time here I have gained experience and educated myself in as many disciplines as possible such as art, technology, computer programming, and Sociology. All of these may seem unrelated on the surface but really they all have a connection in the way we learn as people, how we as a society and culture interact with each other, and how we as people develop our identity and sense of self. For four years at the University of Washington I explored the nuances of life, learned about various disciplines in many different fields of knowledge, which all gave greater meaning to my life and my journey for the future. Especially, as an Honors Sociology student and researcher I delved into the studies of society, culture, and people and why we create the lives that we do. Getting down and dirty into the field of social science research taught me a lot about the tendencies of society and the conceptualizations of morality. However, as I learned about other people I also learned about myself which is the greatest gift that this educational journey has given me.
Looking back on my past four years here at the University of Washington and my life I have also taken part in so many amazing positions and opportunities from working with Senator Maria Cantwell to the Seattle City Prosecutors office in the Criminal division to computer software and programming to the Honors Sociology program during my last year here. I am grateful for every single one of these experiences as they have taught me about myself and what my true passions are in life. No matter what I choose to do with my future each opportunity taught me valuable knowledge and skills that are irreplaceable.
For my future I want to incorporate all of my passions and all of these experiences together because no career, job, or area of life is isolated. Science and technology require art just like art requires ideas of science, technology, and innovation. I am excited for what is to come and everything that I will succeed in.

Proudest Moment: My proudest moments have been in performing with the Husky Marching Band! The collective pride and energy after finishing a half time show is unreal and I will miss it.

amctapps@hotmail.com

My goal is to become a licensed School Psychologist after grad school. My interests include Scandinavian area studies, marching band, and gardening.

Proudest Moment: Getting into the Public Health major on my preferred track!

I'm a Public Health-Global Health Major interested in Global Health and Climate Policy. At the UW, I began as an environmental science major, but quickly realized that I wanted to learn about the intersection of human health and the environment. After interning with an environmental advocacy group one Summer, I noticed the power of policy to inform and improve public health. Since then, I've been dedicated to understanding and researching public health policy topics. I hope to begin working in global health policy in D.C. post-grad.

Proudest Moment: I believe it will be the moment of hold in my hands the declaration of my completion of achieving my bachelor's degree !

Thesis: Bursting the Bubble: Transforming White Identities

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I returned to college after a 31 year hiatus of raising a family four in 2013. I was at point in my life where I wanted to grow in ways that would challenge me in every sense of my being. It has been an incredible learning experience and I have been enriched in the academic soil of coursework that has literally transformed my life. Having the opportunity to experience Dr. Rachel Chapman's Alter/Native Anthropology course ushered in a profound intersection in my life where the exposure of my own "White Fragility" (DiAngelo, 56). in response to uncomfortable conversations around racial topics and privilege plowed into my identity as a white woman. It was the beginning of a deeper education of my ignorance and a revelation of the isolated reality my Whiteness had afforded me. My conscientious determination to push past fear and move deeper into vulnerable relationships with students of color allowed me to stay connected and do the work that was necessary to create new forms of engagement. The willingness on the part of people of color in my life at the time to move in relationship with me through the difficulty of sharing their stories allowed me to see outside of my own experiences and gain a new kind of knowing. What emerged relationally was profound; students worked through their own positionality within identified constructs of people groups and where together we examined intersections of power and oppression in our own lives through a lens of indigenous scholarship within the discipline of anthropology.
I wanted to understand how whiteness was affecting communities of color in my predominately white community of Bainbridge Island. This led me to purse the opportunity to apply to the departmental honors program in which I was able to continue to pursue an auto-ethnographic collaborative research project in my community in which I ask the questions “Can, and if so, where, when and how are white identities transformed from positions of White Fragility and White Supremacy into identities and relationships with People of Color of solidarity, allyship, accompliceship and race-traitorship in denouncing white privilege in order to create a culture that is equitable and inclusive for all people? ” My research has allowed me to examine how radical social justice education and cross-racial relationship building impacts individual and community identity transformation in respect to racial equity. I am committed to following this work in my community and am inspired by the faith that I see in other community members who are dedicated to the heartwork that is necessary to forge a culture that is more loving and just for all.

Robin Di Angelo, “White Fragility” International Journal of Critical Pedagogy, vol. 3. no. 3. 2011, catalyst.uw.edu/workspace/file/download/7efed96ce7ca56e0747e7fffd69e8465f6d5a5451eb4b0ff3be81dabe33f1a34?inline=. (Accessed Nov. 14, 2017) 56.

Proudest Moment: Studying abroad on the Department of English’s "Navigating the Fables and Spaces of Rome" program

Thesis: Stability and Flux: Examining Temporality in Paul Cézanne’s Landscapes

I have always been interested in exploring different mediums of storytelling, whether that be through analyzing the brushstrokes of a painting or close reading the text of a novel. Throughout my time at UW, it has been my mission to challenge myself as a scholar by taking on new experiences such as studying abroad and taking part in both the Art History and English Honors Programs simultaneously, culminating in three theses: "Stability and Flux: Examining Temporality in Paul Cézanne's Landscapes," "Revealing the Modern Woman: Depictions of Berthe Morisot and Victorine Meurent in Édouard Manet’s Paintings," and "Expatriate Interpretation: Painting, Sculpture, and Artistry in Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Marble Faun." Alongside my studies, I have worked as a technical writer at UW's Sensors, Energy, and Automation Laboratory and a co-managing editor at UW's Bricolage Visual and Literary Arts Journal. I plan on pursuing a career in publishing in the future and to continue refining my skills as a writer.

Proudest Moment: Receive the Mary Gates Research Scholarship

I am from China. I like dancing, reading and yoga. My career direction is biomedical science, so I also did some research at several labs at UW.

Proudest Moment: Working at the Daily and meeting a bunch of great people there!

Thesis: Race, Class, and Light Rail Transit: Examining High-Income Demographic Change In after Light Rail Transit in Seattle

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I came to the UW interested in working as a journalist, with research as the last thing on my mind. But, through my time at UW, I gained a passion for demographic research through the support of my peers and mentors in the department of sociology. This year, I have been working on my honors thesis which has been one of the greatest learning experiences so far. I was fortunate to be paired with an excellent faculty advisor and to have many other informal mentors help along the way. I was fortunate enough to win the Mary Gates Research Scholarship for my thesis and be invited to present my work at the American Sociological Association.

This summer, I will continue my research in the social sciences as a pre-doctoral fellow at The Johns Hopkins University Department of Sociology.

Proudest Moment: My proudest moment at UW has yet to come, but will certainly be when I submit this Honors thesis in June!

Thesis: Bolstering “less-than-ideal lovers”: an analysis of the treatment of heroes in modern Jane Austen film adaptations

My Website webb.arad9@gmail.com

Throughout my time at UW, I changed my major about 17,000 times, slipped in Red Square three times, and took more than one Zoom class in my pj's in a closet in order to get a bit of quiet. With all of that said, I had an absolutely, mind-blowingly amazing time. I have met life-changing people, settled on a degree that I absolutely love (go, book nerds!), and have had countless experiences that have made me a better thinker and a kinder person. I am so lucky and ever-so-thankful to have attended this university and to have been a part of English honors. Thank you so much to everyone who supported me along the way.

I look forward to a hopeful career in editing following my graduation because, after four years of reading a bunch of words, apparently I just haven't had enough.

Proudest Moment: Graduating with honor from UW

During my 5 years in UW, I grew my interests towards accounting and economics. As an international student with a completely different cultural background, I developed a curious mind as to with regards to international economics issues. Due to this, I decided to get into the economics major and learn more about the economic dynamics behind the issues. While economics helped me dive into the financial world from a macro perspective, Accounting allowed me to analyze major market players in a microscope. I decided to study Business Analysis in my graduate school, using my knowledge in economics and accounting to analyze financial events with the help of technology.

Proudest Moment: Discovering why there are so many breakfast places with "pancake" or "waffle" in their names (e.g. Waffle House) but almost no breakfast places with "bacon" or "eggs" in their names.

Thesis: The Vegetable Economy

I was lucky to learn from some incredible friends, professors, alumni, and TAs during my time at UW. I'm forever grateful for these relationships. I encourage younger Huskies to befriend at least one professor and explore a random Honors class before they graduate. Go Dawgs!

Proudest Moment: My proudest moment would be when I was given the opportunity to present my research and findings to my peers at the Mary Gates Undergraduate Research Symposium. Not only was it great to be able to share my work with others, but it was amazing to hear about all the other incredible work my peers have been doing.

Thesis: Using Resting-State Functional Connectivity to Detect Uncomplicated Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in U.S. Military Populations

I'd like to thank UW, Dr. Tara Madhyastha, Dr. Christine Mac Donal, Dr. Chantel Prat, and many others for everything they have done to help me along my journey here at the university. I look forward to applying everything I've learned in psychology, statistics, and computer science in industry.

Proudest Moment: Giving a speech in Red Square about the need for disability inclusion in emergency services for a public speaking class!

Thesis: Racial Stereotypes and News Media: An Exploration of United States Drug History

Elise is also completing her Yoga Teacher training through the University of Washington, and continuing to grad school in the Fall.