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A worker wearing a respirator, helmet and ear protection demolishes a wall in a building with bricks on the floor below him.

When workplace risks don’t end at work

DEOHS researchers partner with workers to combat take-home exposures in construction, agriculture and healthcare

| Deirdre Lockwood

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An aerial view of the town of Westport, Washington from a drone.

Using drones to incorporate youth perspectives in disaster planning

DEOHS MPH student Matias Korfmacher’s ‘photovoice’ approach empowers high school students on the Washington coast

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Headshot of Nell Thompson.

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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Photo of Mount Rainier with a hillside of wildflowers and evergreens in the foreground.

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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Joey Teresi smiles with a waterway, trees and a bridge behind him.

A drive to serve his community

Joey Teresi named 2024 DEOHS Outstanding Master's Student

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Two men facing away from the camera watch a blurred jet land on an airstrip. The men are both wearing over-ear headphones.

“Off the charts” Navy jet noise threatens health on Whidbey Island

Navy Growler jet noise over Whidbey Island could impact 74,000 people’s health, according to new UW study

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Hannah McKinley smiles in front of a bush on the UW campus.

From the ‘COVID years’ to belonging

Hannah McKinley named 2024 DEOHS Outstanding Undergraduate Student

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