MS in STEM Education, CS Adjunct Professor and GenCyber Workshop Facilitator Katie Bosch-Wilson has been named a 2024 Idaho Business Review Women of the Year. For those who have interacted with Katie and seen the way she leads program in STEM education, this is not a surprise. We’re excited for this well deserved recognition for her and you can learn more about her below in her Women of the Year profile from Idaho Business Review.
[As written by Heide Brandes of Idaho Business Review]
A dedicated educator and STEM advocate, Katie Bosch-Wilson serves as the STEM education coordination officer at the Idaho STEM Action Center where she plays a crucial role in shaping the future of STEM education in the state.
With multiple degrees from Boise State University, including a bachelor’s degree in mathematics education, two master’s degrees in mathematics education and curriculum and instruction, and a Graduate Certificate in computer science education, she started her career as a math teacher in the Melba School District. She progressed through roles including secondary math coordinator for Nampa School District and math and computer science teacher for Boise School District. Currently, she serves as an adjunct computer science professor at Boise State University alongside her role at the Idaho STEM Action Center.
Bösch-Wilson has also been involved in several significant projects, including serving as a kindergarten through 12th-grade pedagogical expert for the NSA-funded GenCyber program since 2017.
In 2023, she became a Co-PI on a National Science Foundation CS for All Grant.
“If you expect others to be innovative and invested in growth and improvement, then you must show that in yourself,” she said. “My career goals have been to support pre-[kindergarten through 12th-grade] education in the state of Idaho, to make it the best it can be because children of Idaho are the future of Idaho. I work to open doors and give Idaho children pathways to meaningful futures, whether that is college, technical trades or the workforce, because students in Idaho deserve the best possible options.”
Bösch-Wilson’s achievements have been recognized both academically and professionally. She was named a NOYCE Scholar at Boise State University in 2013 and was included in the Idaho Business Review’s Power List for Workforce Education in 2022 and 2024.
In addition, she oversaw a $500,000 computer science education budget and helped direct funding to projects through a collaborative effort amongst key stakeholders. Her position as the Co-PI on a National Science Foundation Award focused on computer science for all helped her determine the best way to spend these computer science focused dollars.
“I’ve always put a premium on leadership and growth mindsets and Katie has never failed to deliver on both fronts,” said Dee K. Mooney, executive director of Micron Foundation. “Her inclusion on the Idaho Business Review’s Power List for Workforce Education acknowledges her dedication toward the students of Idaho, encouraging them to pursue STEM pathways for the in-demand careers of the future.”
Beyond her professional roles, Bösch-Wilson is actively involved in community service, serving as the Parent Advisory Committee Chair for Giraffe Laugh, LLC since 2020. She also contributes her expertise to advisory boards, including the PNW CS TEACH Advisory Board and the Southwest Idaho STEM Hub Steering Committee.
“I am a doer who has high standards and expects nothing less of those I work with,” she said. “I believe that all individuals have great potential with the right support to help them achieve their goals.”