Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences
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How UW experts navigate wildfire season
As smoke blankets Washington, UW experts share advice on protecting yourself
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Washington households continue to face food insecurity
Washingtonians struggle to afford food amid rising costs and uncertain federal support, according to new survey from UW, WSU and WSDA
Nourishing students’ curiosity
Associate Teaching Professor Emily Hovis wins the 2026 DEOHS Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award
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No. 2 in the US
for environmental and occupational health programs
400 hours in the field
where students apply classroom skills during internships as part of their undergrad experience
$23+ million
in external funding to tackle emerging environmental and occupational health challenges
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Victoria Peña, MS Applied program
Master’s student helps Sound Transit keep passengers and employees safe
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Explore urgent environmental public health problems from the health impacts of climate change to on-the-job injuries and illnesses. Gain hands-on experience in the field and lab to equip you for careers in public health, workplace safety, research and more.
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You can’t avoid microplastics. Here’s what you can do
August 12, 2026 | Right as Rain | Featured: Sheela Sathyanarayana | View15-state cyclospora outbreak illustrates breakdown of United States public health systems
August 11, 2026 | The Daily | Featured: Karen Levy, John Meschke | ViewHeatwaves have killed millions. Here’s how scientists tally lives lost
August 6, 2026 | Nature | Featured: Kristie L. Ebi | ViewSmoke, heat headed for Western Washington, as wildfires grow to the east and north
August 3, 2026 | KUOW | Featured: Kristie L. Ebi | ViewExtreme heat plans take shape across Washington
July 29, 2026 | Big News Network | Featured: Kristie L. Ebi | ViewUpcoming events
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