Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences
Working together to support communities with clean air, clean water, safe food and safe workplaces.
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On the Job: Payton Miksch
DEOHS undergrad does “all of the things” in rural health as intern with Yakima Health District
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Tracking wildfire smoke to protect people in correctional facilities
DEOHS team monitors air quality at a Spokane-area correctional facility during the region’s catastrophic wildfires
A fearless public health advocate retires
DEOHS Professor Lianne Sheppard retires after 33 years tracking how small exposures add up to big health risks
Our impact
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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Student excellence
Victoria Peña, MS Applied program
Master’s student helps Sound Transit keep passengers and employees safe
Our degrees
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.
Our expertise
Media mentions
The world is adapting to extreme heat — but not nearly fast enough
September 8, 2026 | Grist | Featured: Kristie L. Ebi | View Global warming set to cross threshold sooner than expected, U.N. report finds
September 4, 2026 | CBS News | Featured: Kristie L. Ebi | ViewNippon Dynawave should have acted 'pretty immediately' on tank safety red flags, expert says
September 4, 2026 | KGW | Featured: Marissa Baker | ViewLocal clinic cares for both people and pets
September 3, 2026 | The Seattle Channel | Featured: Vickie Ramirez | ViewWorkplace safety expert reacts to federal report on Nippon
September 1, 2026 | The Daily News | Featured: Marissa Baker | ViewUpcoming events
Peter A. Breysse Memorial Lecture and reception with Dr. Robert Harrison
12:30 p.m.
Oct. 22
