Jiya Joshi
In Honors since: 2025
Hometown: Woodinville, WA
Pronouns: she/her
About me: Hey Dawgs!! I'm Jiya, a first-year student intending on studying Bioengineering! I'm interested in serving community needs through using engineering and advocacy to address health and educational inequities. In my free time, I like to learn new things: right now I'm learning how to use a pottery wheel! I am part of a few clubs on campus, including Bioengineers without Borders, UW Makers, and Music for a Cause. From building my electrical engineering knowledge to getting back into playing music, I've had so many great experiences and learning opportunities through the student-led groups here at UW. I am also involved in research within the Bioengineering Department and am a volunteer at UW Riverways Education Partnerships and the UW Food Pantry. I'm a Honors Peer Facilitator for the 2026-27 school year, and can't wait to meet new honors huskies this fall! If you'd like to learn more about navigating honors + STEM courseload, exploring extracurricular opportunities on campus, or the first year experience, feel free to reach out! I'd love to chat :))
Contact preferences
Email: jiyajo@uw.edu
Academics
General area(s) of study: Engineering, Natural Sciences
Current or intended majors: Bioengineering
I would be willing to talk about the following courses/subjects: BIOL 180, BIOL 200, BIOL 220, PHYS 114, PHYS 121, MATH 126, ENGR 115, MSE 170, HONORS 221 A: The Science of Human Values, HONORS 394B: Environmental History and Justice in Seattle, HONORS 398 A: The Brain and the Healing Power of Poetry
Housing Experience
- Other Residence Halls/Other Student Housing
Activities
Research: Research in Biology Education and Bioengineering Department
Volunteering/Service: UW Riverways (STEM Education), UW Food Pantry
Clubs/RSOs: Bioengineers without Borders (Endozene), UW Makers (SPARCS), Music for a Cause, Music for Charity, Grey Matters Undergraduate Neuroscience Journal
Scholarships: External Scholarships
Student Leadership Participation
Current Peer Facilitator: 2026