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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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Getting their hands on science
From sun exposure to vaping, this teacher training program pioneered by DEOHS is changing how high school students learn about health and the environment
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Who is hurt the most by climate change?
The answer depends on who you are and where you live, says a new report co-authored by DEOHS researchers
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Dirty skies and your health
DEOHS Chair Michael Yost says proposed rollback of vehicle emission standards threatens public health
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An emerging leader
DEOHS Lecturer Vanessa Galaviz recognized by the American Public Health Association
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Learning beyond the classroom
DEOHS invests in tomorrow’s health and safety leaders by supporting student internships
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