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Helping students spread their wings
Assistant Professor Marissa Baker is the 2024 DEOHS Outstanding Faculty Mentor
| Deirdre Lockwood
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From Washington to Kyrgyzstan
DEOHS grad student brings local environmental health map to a global audience
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Why choose UW DEOHS for grad school?
From tuition breaks to personalized career counseling, here are six reasons why our department is great for graduate students
LEARN MOREFighting children's asthma at home
Indoor air cleaners and education reduced symptoms and hospital visits for rural children with asthma, according to UW study
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Welcoming women in construction
New DEOHS study will explore whether mentorship for women working in the trades improves safety, health and job retention
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Are travel bans effective?
Research is scarce and suggests that travel bans may only delay the spread of disease, says a new paper from the University of Washington
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