Health & Safety Matters: The DEOHS blog
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Q&A: Nail salon air is filled with fragrance chemicals — could they harm workers’ health?
Many fragrances are used to mask undesired smells, adding to the chemicals in the air
| Alden Woods
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Helping students spread their wings
Assistant Professor Marissa Baker is the 2024 DEOHS Outstanding Faculty Mentor
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Congratulations, Class of 2024!
DEOHS graduates gather with friends, family and our community to celebrate earning their degrees
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DEOHS faculty member elected president of Agriculture, Food and Human Values Society
Jennifer Otten, associate professor in DEOHS and Food Systems, Nutrition and Health, will lead interdisciplinary society focused on food and agricultural systems
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DEOHS MPH student Matias Korfmacher’s ‘photovoice’ approach empowers high school students on the Washington coast
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Exploring the intersection of identity, place and public health
DEOHS undergraduate Nell Thompson honored as Husky 100 winner for working with communities to understand their conservation needs
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How do the smells of nature benefit our health?
UW-led research promotes more investigation of how natural odors and scents impact our health and well-being
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