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Emerald Chuesh, who graduated in June with a bachelor\u2019s degree in Health Studies from the University of Washington Bothell, was named the 2025 President\u2019s Medal recipient, the highest academic honor awarded to a UW Bothell student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her passion for research and participation on a test anxiety project helped her grow and become more open to leadership roles. She later presented her findings at the UW Undergraduate Research Symposium<\/a> and earned first-author credit on the team\u2019s published paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn about Research and Creative Projects<\/a> and how you can begin research early in your college journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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