Formerly known as the National Physical Science Consortium (NPSC), was founded in 1989 “To increase the number of American citizens with graduate degrees in STEM fields, emphasizing recruitment of a diverse applicant pool.” Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity (GFSD) is a partnership between federal agencies & laboratories, industry, and higher education institutions. GFSD has a strong partnership with the University of Southern California. GFSD is a registered US nonprofit (501c3). We are only able to support our fellows through partnerships…
The vision of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is to foster a beloved community in which students, staff, and faculty can thrive and transform the University of Washington Bothell, our greater community, and beyond.
The vision of the Student Diversity Center is to foster a beloved community in which students can thrive and transform the University of Washington Bothell, our greater community, and beyond.
At the University of Washington, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are integral to excellence. We value and honor diverse identities, experiences, and perspectives, strive to create accessible, welcoming, and respectful learning environments, and promote access, opportunity, and justice for all.
Macarena Aloi, a doctoral student in pathology, has been selected for the prestigious Gilliam Fellowship for Advanced Study, given out by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. The fellowships provide full support to promising doctoral students from groups traditionally underrepresented in the sciences. Each fellow will receive an annual award totaling $46,000, which includes a stipend, a training allowance, and an institutional allowance, for up to three years. “The Gilliam Fellows are outstanding young scientists who have expressed a clear commitment to…
Global Initiatives is responsible for developing and implementing an internationalization strategy for UW Bothell, including expanding study abroad, internationalizing the curriculum, developing intercultural competence, advising on international fellowships, highlighting the global dimensions of diversity, encouraging global engagement locally, and managing institutional partnerships worldwide.
As the season for graduate application review nears, we are writing to remind you about what you can and cannot consider while making admissions decisions. It is vital that all faculty who review applications to graduate programs understand and follow these requirements, so please feel free to pass this message along. Also below is guidance on writing application prompts for future admissions cycles that are compliant with state and federal requirements. If you have questions about whether the language in your materials is…
News from the Office of Academic Affairs The Office of Academic Affairs has initiated important changes in each of its three major areas of work, Policy led by Jeremy Davis (jerdavis@uw.edu), Curriculum led by Katie Hollenbach (progprop@uw.edu) and Academic Unit Review led by Chris Partridge and Ann Busche (unitrev@uw.edu). Graduate School Policy Updates We’re developing policy that is more universally usable and relevant to the missions and conditions of our diverse graduate programs. Feedback from across the university has been…
This summer, the UW Graduate School is entering a new chapter—saying goodbye to two extraordinary associate deans and welcoming two new leaders who will help shape the future of graduate education. A heartfelt goodbye to Drs. Joseph and Cargill Dr. Ralina Joseph, Associate Dean for Equity and Justice, will depart the Graduate School on August 15, 2025, to become Vice Provost of Inclusive Excellence at the University of California, Los Angeles. During her five years at the Graduate School, Dr….
We believe in the transformative power of graduate education. For the University of Washington Graduate School, students are our purpose and our source of strength. Serving over 17,000 graduate students and supporting 300 graduate programs across our three campuses, we deliver inclusive programming, community events, professional and intellectual development resources and funding opportunities. By providing students with a fundamental framework and support system, they have the space and agency to focus on their education. In turn, their research drives the…