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We are honored that the Class of 2021 followed in the footsteps of more than 27,000 University of Washington Bothell alumni in entrusting their higher education to our faculty and staff

JUNE 2021

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THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON BOTHELL CONGRATULATES THE CLASS OF 2021

THIRTIETH

ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT

JUNE 13, 2021 1:00 p.m.

VIRTUAL CEREMONY

T he University of Washington Bothell welcomes you to our 30th annual Commencement We are

proud of our graduates and thank you for helping us celebrate this special occasion.

We are honored that the Class of 2021 followed in the footsteps of more than 27,000 University

of Washington Bothell alumni in entrusting their higher education to our faculty and staff We take the responsibility seriously to provide an inclusive internationally and nationally ranked university experience that prepares our students to be creative thinkers, researchers, workplace innovators and civic leaders Our curriculum emphasizes discovery and innovation through close student-faculty interaction, collaboration among students, and hands-on learning At UW Bothell, our students earn an acclaimed University of

Washington degree while building solid foundations of relevant knowledge, practical skills, and professional preparation They engage our community as partners in education and research and develop collaborative solutions to the most pressing problems facing our region and the world today.

Every student who decides that the UW Bothell experience is right for them is valued for the experience they bring and the contributions they make The vast majority are local and stay local Nine out of 10 of our students are from the state of Washington and remain after attaining their degree Our graduates are leading change across industries and in the community, all of which directly contribute to our regional economy and enrich our community.

Join us in congratulating the University of Washington Bothell Class of 2021!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Order of Events 5

Academic Procession, University Mace, President’s Seal Medallion 6

University of Washington Bothell Mission and Goals 7

University of Washington Board of Regents 8

University of Washington Bothell Advisory Board 8

Officers of Administration 9

General Faculty Organization Officers 9

Speakers and Awards 11

Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award 11

Distinguished Teaching Award 11

Distinguished Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity Award 11

Chancellor's Medal 11

President’s Medal 11

Commencement Speaker 11

Master’s Degree Candidates 13

School of Business 14

School of Educational Studies 14

School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences 14

School of Nursing & Health Studies 15

School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics 15

Undergraduate Degree Candidates 16

School of Business 17

School of Educational Studies 19

School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences 20

School of Nursing & Health Studies 23

School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics 24

K-8 Teacher Certification 28

ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT

ORDER OF EVENTS

Prelude and Processional Graduation March-Pomp and Circumstance

Convening of Ceremony Keith Nitta, Grand Marshal, Chair of the General Faculty

Organization

National Anthem Ananya Sengupta, Business Administration, ‘19

Welcome Chancellor Wolf Yeigh, University of Washington Bothell

ASUWB Welcome Djelli Berisha, ASUWB President Biology, ‘22

Class of 2021 Award Presentations Chancellor Wolf Yeigh

President Ana Mari Cauce, University of Washington

Commencement Address Abigale Echo-Hawk, Director of The Urban Indian Health

Institute and Cheif Research Officer for the Seattle Indian Health Board

Presentation of Candidates and Conferring of Degrees

President Ana Mari Cauce

Chancellor Wolf Yeigh

Closing Remarks Chancellor Wolf Yeigh

Adjournment of Ceremony Keith Nitta, Grand Marshall

Recessional and Postlude Virtual Pep Band, Bow Down to Washington

Video Production by: Ben Kaplan

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THE ACADEMIC PROCESSION

The academic dress worn by scholars in the commencement procession

originated in the Middle Ages When European universities were forming

in the 12th and 13th centuries, the scholars usually were clerics as well,

and they adopted garb similar to that of their monastic orders Buildings

were cold and drafty, so hoods and caps for shaved heads, and warm,

floor-length capes were necessities.

As the control of education passed from the churches, the garb was

modified in various ways, and there was great diversity in color and style

of cap, gown and hood worn at the different institutions The custom of

wearing academic dress was brought to this country in colonial times,

and in 1895 a standardized code of academic dress was established that is

followed by most colleges and universities in the United States Although

some institutions have added more colorful regalia, the black robe, hood

and cap are the typical apparel.

Both cap and gown are symbols According to legend, the privilege

of wearing a cap was the initial right of a freed Roman slave The

academic cap, therefore, has become a sign of the freedom of scholarship

The Oxford mortarboard, said to have originated in ancient Greece,

symbolizes the scholar’s commitment to a life of building.The gown

has become symbolic of the democracy of scholarship, intended to cover

clothing that could indicate rank or social stratum The bachelor’s gown

is plain, with long, pointed and open sleeves The master’s gown has even

longer sleeves, closed at the bottom with openings midway for the hands

The doctor’s gown has full-length lapels of velvet and bell-shaped sleeves

with three horizontal velvet bars.

Baccalaureate honors – Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and Cum

Laude – are awarded for outstanding undergraduate scholarship with a

minimum 90 credits earned and the honors grade-point average met.

Faculty Honors are granted to graduates who are ranked in the top 10%

of their respective program with a minimum 70 graded credits, except BS

Nursing who must earn a minimum 43 credits.

The colors of honor cords, tassels and hoods reflect the degree of the wearer

The University of Washington Bothell colors are as follows:

Honor cords: baccalaureate honors–gold; Faculty Honors–purple

Tassel colors: BA Applied Computing–white; BA Business Administration– royal blue; BA Health Studies; BA Interactive Media and Design–white; BA Interdisciplinary Studies–white; BS Biology-golden yellow; BS Chemistry– golden yellow; BS Computer Science and Software Engineering–golden yellow; BA Educational Studies-light blue; BS Electrial Engineering-orange;

BS Environmental Science–golden yellow; BA Mathematical Thinking & Visualization–white; BS Mechanical Engineering–orange; BS Nursing–apricot;

BS Physics-golden yellow; Master’s–black; Teacher Certification–black; Hood colors: Master of Arts in Cultural Studies–white; Master of Fine Arts–brown; Master of Arts in Policy Studies–white; Master of Business Administration– royal blue; Master of Science in Accounting–royal blue; Master of Science

in Computer Science and Software Engineering–golden yellow; Master of Science in Electrical Engineering-orange; Master of Science in Cyber Security Engineering-golden yellow; Master of Education–light blue; Master of Nursing–apricot.

THE UNIVERSITY MACE

The University Mace, carried by associate professor, Keith Nitta, the University Marshall, symbolizes the authority of the University and of the faculty who have certified the graduates for their degrees Its presence signifies that these

proceedings take place under the official sanction of the Regents of the University of Washington.

Originally, the mace was an emblem of authority and

a prerogative of royalty The University Mace bears the inscription, “Presented to the University on the occasion

of its Centennial by the University of Washington Alumni Association, 1961.” It is engraved with the images of the University seal and historic University buildings.

THE PRESIDENT’S SEAL MEDALLION

President Ana Mari Cauce wears the President’s Seal Medallion when presiding over commencement ceremonies The tradition of the seal medallion began in

1958, when Dr Charles E Odegaard was inaugurated

as the University’s 24th president On one side of the medallion is the University seal with a facsimile of the four columns from the original territorial University building and the University motto “Lux Sit,” meaning

“Let there be light.” On the other side are the words,

“Seal of the President of the University.”

THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON BOTHELL

MISSION AND GOALS

U W Bothell holds the student-faculty relationship to be paramount We provide access to excellence in

higher education through innovative and creative curricula, interdisciplinary teaching and research,

and a dynamic community of multicultural learning.

• Serve college-age and established adult students, as well as the community at large, by providing

access to a premier institution of higher education.

• Emphasize and develop critical thinking, writing, and information literacy, in order to graduate

students with life-long learning skills.

• Actively recruit and support outstanding faculty scholars with a passion for communication.

• Build an inclusive and supportive community of learning and incorporate multicultural content

and diverse perspectives on ethnic and racial groups, gender, sexual orientation, social class, and

special needs.

• Encourage and support collaborative, interdisciplinary, and cross-program initiatives.

• Provide quality curricula by making use of the best of educational technology in support of teaching

and learning.

• Attract and support an internationally diverse student body and a nationally recognized faculty

and staff.

• Create and support excellence in student services, academic services such as library, writing center,

computing services, and physical facilities.

• Foster productive relationships with the employment community and promote a strong public service

commitment.

The University of Washington Bothell is committed to achieving this mission and promotes the on-going

review of our outcomes, organizational structures, and processes that support this mission and these goals.

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UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

BOARD OF REGENTS

Rogelio Riojas, Chair

Blaine Tamaki, Vice Chair

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON BOTHELL

Suzanne Del Rio

Del Rio Family Foundation

GENERAL FACULTY ORGANIZATION OFFICERS

Keith Nitta, Chair

Jason Naranjo, Vice Chair

2021 SPEAKERS AND HONOREES

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SPEAKERS & AWARDS

The University of Washington Bothell Chancellor’s Medal is presented to the student whose commitment to

learning and overcoming obstacles is a source of inspiration to other students and faculty The medal is

presented at Commencement by the chancellor.

• Christopher Hays, Law, Economics, and Public Policy ‘21

President’s Medal

The President’s Medalist is selected from among graduating seniors with the most distinguished academic record The award

is presented by the UW president at Commencement.

• Jordan Woltjer, Law, Economics, and Public Policy ‘21

Distinguished Alumni Award

The UW Bothell Alumni of the Year Award recognizes outstanding alumni who have exhibited distinguished professional achievements and/or community service since graduation from the University of Washington Bothell.

• Curtis Takahashi, IAS ‘04 • Mary Howisey, IAS ‘02

Alumni of the Year Award

Established in 2019, the UW Bothell Alumni of the Year Award recognizes individuals who have exemplified the core values

of UW Bothell within the past year.

• George Ahearn, BSN ‘00

Distinguished Teaching Award

The University of Washington Bothell’s Distinguished Teaching Award is presented to a faculty member who has

demonstrated sustained excellence in teaching Criteria include mastery of the subject matter, enthusiasm and innovation in teaching, and the ability to inspire original thinking and creative work in students.

• Tadesse Ghirmai, Associate Professor, School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

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MEMBERS OF THE

2021 GRADUATE CLASS

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Said Sajady Harish Shanmugam Ben Shirinzadeh Drew Sutorius Sanjay Thumati Jere Tien ❖

Suha Tirmizi Hitomi Whitlock

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN LEADERSHIP

Kavita Dave Grace Fowlds Sean Haschak

Jing Li Nick McCartney Morrison Jeff Potter ❖

Taylor Sawyer Nate Storrs Steve Thurman Hoa T Vu

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN TECHNOLOGY

Angela Marie Devlin Timothy Foley Dale Hardee Muzz Imam ❖

Lee Poor Zach Purcer Roby Shrestha

Christopher Tafoya Cody Vickery ❖

Rostislav Ih Voloshin ❖

MASTER OF SCIENCE

IN ACCOUNTING

Sossi Aboki Raven Anderson Connor Bartee Chris Black Toya Boldbaatar Desare Braunstein Stacey Chen ❖

Jason Chou ❖

Basma Ellafi Alex Feliciano ❖

Genaro Frias Erin Fujiwara ❖

Daniyaer Halimulati Simon Chen-Yu Liao Yen Ly

Wenqi Mou Thanh Nguyen Varsha Pandit Lisa Rookaird ❖

Di Sun Alisha Sorum ❖

Erin McFeelyHeidi A PadillaStephanie Michelle PetersonNicole Marie Rios-GunnAlexandra SanchezDalis SierraFrancine WalshSung Yoon

MASTER OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

Kelly Ann BalzerCristal Campos

Ben GoodwinJennifer A HesseWhitney Sanders

SCHOOL OF INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTS & SCIENCES

MASTER OF ARTS IN POLICY STUDIES

John Anthony Bassett Viktoria Bobyleva Mohamed A Bughrara

Eric Davis Phoenix Rising Horn Denise R Jones Kristina Jorgensen Ava Karami Vanessa Meraki Alexander Montello Samuel Patrick Moschel Zak T Ott

Ana Palma John Peppe Allison Pfueller

Megan Santos Sharndeep Kaur Shoker Emma Roanne Whitehall

MASTER OF FINE ARTS IN CREATIVE WRITING & POETICS

Scott Bentley Greg R Buck Annika Grace Rundberg Bunney Alec Gabin

Troy Landrum Jr Chris Ryan Lauer Sanika Nalgirkar Joseph Niduaza Rose O’Connor Julie Voss Cliff Watson Simon Emmert Wolf Yuan Zhuang

♦Candidate expects to graduate in August ❖Beta Gamma Sigma

SCHOOL OF NURSING & HEALTH STUDIES

Kat Wright W

MASTER OF NURSING

IN ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP

Anna Callen Zuzana HathawayXintong Li

Maggie Loyet Krista Marihugh Jenna Mathies Jamie M Peterson Amataw G Tafesse Lisa Teeter

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, EGINEERING & MATHEMATICS

Ploypaphat Saltz Victoria J Salvatore Dylan Shallow Snigdha Singh Soheli Sultana Agustinus Sutandi ✢

Diem The To ✢

Nora Wang Chris Wu James Zhang Qiaoyu (Iris) Zheng

MASTER OF SCIENCE

IN CYBERSECURITY ENGINEERING

Avantika Agarwal Christopher Coy Eric Hulderson Christopher Ijams Nhu Quynh Ly Darshan Patel Princeton See

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Maricris BorilloCaleb Burke Courtney C ChhengChristine Jeong Tianming Jiang Hammad Khan Ruohao LiCarlos Lopez

Lawrence Mondal Hamzeh Musleh Fahmawi Alan Q Nguyen Arutchelvi PandianMoosa Raza Greg Shook Dave Sims Manveer Singh Carrie A Smith Chan Vu Huy M Vu Boniface Mwangi Wambicho Leonard J Yu