Legislative District 1
UW community members are living and working in districts across Washington state. Here's how we are making an impact in your neck of the woods.
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FAST FACTS
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13,912 alumni
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215 Husky Promise students
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1,809 UW students
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2,226 UW faculty and staff
FEATURED HUSKIES FROM THE 1ST LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT
Nick Degrasse works as a research engineer at the UW Prosthetic Science and Technology Laboratory, using technology to improve the lives of those who have experienced physical trauma. “While working with robotics, I’ve discovered I can do a lot of good in this space, and many people are depending on this technology to improve their lives.”
"I’ve studied the variation in vocalization of Steller’s Jays as a Mary Gates Scholar, the effects of urbanization on bird populations as an assistant to Dr. Wacker, and crow vocalizations as part of an undergraduate cohort. Long term, I will study comparative neuroscience in human and cephalopod connectomes. Scientists have a responsibility to make science accessible for the entire community, so my career will be spent engaging the public and next generations as much as possible."
During my time at the UW, I’ve been able to see how individuals can use knowledge and power to uplift underrepresented communities. While it’s great to keep that in mind, it’s also important to take action, which led me to take up several leadership opportunities on campus, to not only affirm my leadership style but to grow and learn from others of diverse backgrounds and make that connection between power and creating a meaningful impact for the world. It’s important for me not to let my experiences and knowledge fade away, but instead, put them into practice, where I can amplify my voice and the voices around me in hopes that we as a society can overcome the obstacles set in front of us by the established systems and powers.
SERVING THE 1ST LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT
The UW facilitates hundreds of programs in communities across the state. Below are a few that operate in your district. Programs active as of January 2023.
University of Washington Bothell
With nearly 6,000 students and 55 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, the University of Washington Bothell has a reputation for access to excellence and a leading-edge educational experience. For more than 30 years, UW Bothell has fulfilled its mandate to provide access and opportunity to students from north King and Snohomish counties and across the state of Washington. This year, 50% of incoming first-year students and 39% of incoming transfers are the first in their families to earn a four-year degree.
UW in the High School
Through the UW in the High School program, high school sophomores, juniors and seniors can complete University of Washington courses — and earn college credit — in their own classrooms with their own teachers. Teachers are approved and trained by UW faculty to teach official UW courses using UW curriculum, activities, texts, tests and grading scales. Participating students can earn college credits at a fraction of the cost, and these credits are accepted by most colleges and universities across Washington and around the country. Partner high schools can offer UW coursework in computer science, math, science, world languages, humanities and social sciences. Check out which schools UW in the High School is partnering with in your area.
Young Executives of Color
Young Executives of Color (YEOC) is a nine-month college pipeline program hosted by the UW’s Michael G. Foster School of Business. YEOC focuses on engaging high school students of color in a comprehensive curriculum that includes college preparation, professional development, business lectures and powerful mentorship. The program, which is free to students, currently serves 190 students from over 75 high schools around Washington state.
Pacific Northwest Seismic Network
The Pacific Northwest Seismic Network (PNSN), a partnership between the University of Oregon and the University of Washington, is dedicated to reducing impacts of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions in Washington and Oregon by providing accurate and timely information about earthquakes and ground motions to scientists, engineers, planners and the public. The second-largest seismic network in the United States, PNSN has more than 300 seismograph stations as well as several offices and personnel across the region.
1ST LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES
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Sen. Derek Stanford (D)Sen. Derek Stanford (D)
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Representative Davina Duerr (D)Representative Davina Duerr (D)
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Rep. Shelley Kloba (D)Rep. Shelley Kloba (D)
