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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Beautifying UW and the environment
Emily Do named 2026 DEOHS Outstanding Undergraduate for community leadership and environmental toxicology research
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How safe are hair extensions?
DEOHS MS alum Dawn Johnston taps into her background in haircare to study toxic chemicals in synthetic hair braids
Experts warn of a weed killer’s health harms
At Seattle Glyphosate Symposium, dozens of scientists urge regulators to protect public health from the widespread pesticide
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No. 3 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.
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Washington paper mills mum about chemical safety after Longview disaster
June 10, 2026 | KUOW | Featured: Marissa Baker | ViewNo state agency routinely inspects tanks like one that exploded in Longview, expert says
June 8, 2026 | KATU | Featured: Marissa Baker | ViewLeaking chemicals found at another WA mill, records show
June 7, 2026 | The Seattle Times | Featured: Marissa Baker | ViewWATCH: Video reveals new look at the damage from Nippon chemical tank rupture in Longview
June 5, 2026 | KOIN | Featured: Marissa Baker | ViewAccessible, public-oriented food safety grading system placard U-District businesses
June 5, 2026 | The Daily | Featured: Emily Hovis | ViewUpcoming events
DEOHS end of year celebration
Join us from 5 - 7 p.m. on June 12 to celebrate the end of the year and our graduates!
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