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Dong Si, assistant professor in the School of STEM<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Dong Si, assistant professor in the University of Washington Bothell\u2019s School of STEM<\/a> has been honored with the 2022 UW Bothell Outstanding Community-Engaged Scholar Award. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Created in 2020 by the Community Engagement Council, the annual award recognizes impactful community-engaged scholarship by UW Bothell faculty who collaborate between institutions of higher education and the larger community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

足彩app哪个是正规的 selection committee for this award noted outstanding evidence of Si\u2019s relationship with community partners as well as his qualities of reciprocity and mutual respect. \u201cWe found Dong\u2019s application to be beyond outstanding,\u201d the committee wrote in a letter to Dr. Kristin G. Esterberg, chancellor of UW Bothell. \u201cWe were impressed by the breadth of Dong\u2019s work and the variety of partnerships he has fostered over time. We were able to observe how his engagements have given back to the community and contributed the advancement of the DEI initiatives.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supporting student honors <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since joining UW Bothell in 2016, Si has developed the concepts for DeepTracer, CocoBot and iREACH, three advanced research projects that include colleagues at the University of Washington in Seattle and Tacoma. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

DeepTracer, a software tool, uses deep learning to analyze a three-dimensional image of protein complex and trace the connections of its atoms. This is significant because \u201cif you know the actual atomic structure of the viral protein, you will know how to speed up the development of vaccines or drugs,\u201d Si explained. 足彩app哪个是正规的 project was heavily covered in 2020 by media outlets including KIRO 7, 足彩app哪个是正规的 Daily Herald, KOMO TV and Diversity in Action Magazine because of its relevancy to 足彩app哪个是正规的. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Si\u2019s other project, CocoBot, also serves the medical field. It is a mobile app designed to help caregivers better understand and serve patients in their families with chronic diseases. \u201cIt is a chatbot with the potential to help relieve the stress on caregivers in families with children with chronic health conditions,\u201d Si said. \u201cMany caregivers often experience symptoms of depression and sleep problems due to stress, and this AI provides caregivers with more than a link to resources. It aims to detect how they are feeling and suggest self-help options that respond to their needs.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

足彩app哪个是正规的 most recent project, iREACH, aims to build a platform that uses research and evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral 足彩app哪个是正规的rapy alongside AI and machine learning techniques to coach caretakers of psychosis patients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

足彩app哪个是正规的s Yinzhou Wang and Jenny Rong recently received Mary Gates Undergraduate Research Scholarships to assist Si on these projects. 足彩app哪个是正规的 competitive scholarships are intended to enhance the educational experiences of undergraduates while they are engaged in research guided by faculty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shaping future careers <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During his time at UW Bothell, Si has mentored 44 students on their capstones, and many of his students, such Wang and Rong, have received highly esteemed awards. Alan Burnett and Michael Nissenson, for example, both received international awards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Burnett, 2020 STEM alumnus, won the Best Presentation Award at the International Conference on Compute and Data Analysis in 2017. This award recognizes individuals whose work represents groundbreaking research in their respective areas. Burnett\u2019s presentation was titled Applications of Machine Learning to Aviation Accident Data and explored application of machine learning techniques for predicting conditions that increase the likelihood of aviation accidents involving fatalities and serious injuries. He proposed his project in Si\u2019s Machine Learning class and converted into a capstone project under Si\u2019s supervision. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nissenson, 2017 STEM alumnus, received the Outstanding Undergraduate Research award, also in 2017, presented by the Association for Computing Machinery \u2013 Special Interest Group on Bioinformatics, Computational Biology and Biomedical Informatics. He was Si\u2019s first student at UW Bothell and under Si\u2019s guidance researched electron cryo-microscopy data processing. At the conference, he presented VolumeCut and VolumeCompare, two tools that allow users to quickly generate and compare 3D data in a visualization platform. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Si\u2019s mentorship extends beyond his classroom as he works directly with K-12 students at 足彩app哪个是正规的 Overlake School in Redmond, Washington, and at Interlake High School in Bellevue, Washington. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Influencing upcoming scholars <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Adrian Avram, now a senior at Overlake, worked with Si during summer 2020 on the DeepTracer project as the front-end developer and described the experience as \u201can undoubtedly significant part of my life that will help to shape my future career goals.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He spent the summer working alongside students from Si\u2019s research group, Data Analysis & Intelligent Systems Group<\/a>, who are investigating the use of artificial intelligence for smart health and next generation biomedicine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI quickly learned that one of the main strengths of this project is how it combines the fields of computer science and biology,\u201d Avram said. \u201c足彩app哪个是正规的 interdisciplinary nature gave me ample opportunity to refine my existing skills but also learn about entirely new subjects like cryogenic electron microscopy and its revolution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLooking back,\u201d Avram said, \u201cI found it inspiring that even as a high schooler I was able to make significant contributions to the DeepTracer project and the greater 足彩app哪个是正规的 effort as we worked to create software that could aid in the development of the vaccine.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Si\u2019s undergraduate students Luca Change, Kierman Connolly and Hanze Meng have continued working on the DeepTracer project and recently published their research findings in the prestigious Biophysical Journal-Cell Press. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Investing in the community <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition to Avram, Si has also worked with many other students from Overlake and recently spoke to the school\u2019s programming club about the DeepTracer project to encourage further participation. \u201cAfterwards, I received only positive feedback from club members, and many reached out to Dr. Si to learn more and became active participants in DAIS,\u201d Avram said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Members of Data Analysis & Intelligent Systems Group, a research group led by Si that is investigating the use of artificial intelligence for smart health and next generation biomedicine<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

DAIS now has 25 UW students and six K-12 students assisting on projects. \u201cI believe that 足彩app哪个是正规的 Overlake School\u2019s mission of aiming to inspire excellence combined with UW Bothell\u2019s emphasis on research and interdisciplinary studies together can provide greater educational opportunities for dedicated students \u2014 and set an example for the Puget Sound community,\u201d Avram said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A central part of DAIS\u2019 mission is to encourage students at all levels, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, to pursue STEM careers. Among the 25 UW students, eight are female and 12 are international students. \u201cHaving diversity in this field is essential to increasing creativity and innovation in STEM,\u201d Si said. \u201cIt benefits our institutions, society and the world as a whole.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through his work, Si wants to help create a more equitable and inclusive world, and he sees the award as inspiring recognition of his efforts. \u201cI am honored to receive the Outstanding Community-Engaged Scholar Award,\u201d he said. \u201cI want to thank the Community Engagement Council, the students and the collaborators. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis award is a reflection of everyone\u2019s efforts. For all who worked with me, this award is about you, too.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Elisabeth Schnebele <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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