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Showcasing undergraduate research

DEOHS undergrads share research on cannabis workplace safety, wildfire smoke preparedness and more at two UW symposia

 

| Deirdre Lockwood

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Jackson preparing to collect wastewater from a septic system. Photo by John Zinza, Washington State Department of Health.

Research with real-world impact

DEOHS student’s work leads to environmental recommendations to create cleaner waterways

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Meagan Jackson, a DEOHS award recipient, shakes hands with Shirley Beresford while receiving her award. Joel Kaufman watches.

Celebrating excellence

DEOHS students and staff honored at 2018 UW School of Public Health Excellence Awards event

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portrait of Lianne Sheppard standing outside. A bridge with vehicles is in the background. Photo by Sarah Fish.

Standing up for science

DEOHS professor sues US EPA over directive that “stacks the deck against scientific integrity”

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Introducing our new DEOHS blog

Health & Safety Matters features stories of innovation, inspiration and impact

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2018 award winners

DEOHS students, staff and faculty recognized for their contributions

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Photo of Mike Yost tinkering in the lab.

Leader, innovator, tinkerer

Through scientific collaboration, DEOHS Chair Michael Yost aims for "eureka moments" that lead to lasting health impact

 

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