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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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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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Abbie Gilbert sits on a bench on the UW campus with cherry blossoms in the background.

Revealing the hidden 'timeline' of chemical exposures in hair

DEOHS MS student Abbie Gilbert wins Castner Award to support research using zinc to measure hair growth rates

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How migration around King County affects health

DEOHS MPH student Pamela Lim explores migration and real-world public health data through Population Health Initiative fellowship

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A satellite view of climate impacts in cities

New DEOHS Assistant Professor Karen Chen uses remote sensing to observe urbanization and environmental change, informing policies toward healthier cities

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Outside view of the UW Hans Rosling Building, a glass and steel building with a sculpture of hanging gold threads in the lobby.

UW School of Public Health ranked 7th among US public health graduate programs

Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences ranked No. 7 in new US News & World Report ranking

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