Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences
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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
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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
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.
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Air pollution from wildfire smoke set records for many, analysis shows
July 23, 2026 | The New York Times | Featured: Marissa Childs | ViewUS cyclospora cases mount as authorities struggle to find source
July 22, 2026 | Financial Times | Featured: Karen Levy | ViewHeat wave smothering Southern California nears its peak
July 22, 2026 | The Seattle Times | Featured: Kristie L. Ebi | ViewUW ranks 12th best global university by U.S. News
July 20, 2026 | The Daily | Featured: Emily Do | ViewWaterborne diseases are shifting in a warming world
July 19, 2026 | Earth.com | Featured: Karen Levy | ViewUpcoming events
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