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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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US health threatened by climate change
Global report co-authored by DEOHS faculty says the health sector can lead the response to climate change
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A new home for population health
Some DEOHS faculty, staff will move to new Population Health building in 2020, joining a new UW hub for public health
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Clearing the air
Public health experts and climate researchers convene to address communication challenges related to wildfire smoke
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Building back better
DEOHS researcher explores new strategies to help communities come back healthier and more resilient after a disaster
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Real-life experience, without the risk
Virtual reality simulation developed by the University of Idaho and DEOHS aims to protect workers from on-the-job hazards
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Co-piloting a program to launch careers
Boeing and DEOHS partner to bolster academic programs, student opportunities and workforce talent
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