Student and Alumni Profiles
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Rachel Shaffer
Past student profile
PhD, Environmental Toxicology (Tox)
April 4 is Husky Giving Day! Your gift supports DEOHS students like Rachel Shaffer, whose research on the health effects of toxic chemicals is drawing international attention
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Brianna Willis
Past student profile
MPH, One Health (ONE)
Brianna Willis, SPH master’s fellowship winner, forges a new path in One Health
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Claire Pendergrast
Past student profile
MPH, Environmental and Occupational Health (EOH)
DEOHS student Claire Pendergrast explores health equity, disaster resilience among older adults
Learn more![Miriam Caulkins tests samples on-site in an orchard. Photo: Jose Carmona.](/sites/default/files/styles/hero/public/blog/fullsizeoutput_109a%5B1%5D-hero.png?itok=gGsKwjZK)
Miriam Calkins
Student Profile
PhD, Environmental and Occupational Hygiene (EOHY)
Award-winning DEOHS student studies the risks outdoor laborers face with rising temperatures
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Graeme Carvlin
Past student profile
PhD, Environmental and Occupational Hygiene (EOHY)
Innovative air-quality monitor developed by DEOHS student provides communities with real-time data at lower cost
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Ali Everhart
Past student profile
BS, Environmental Health (EH)
DEOHS student pursues passion for environmental health in some of America’s hardest-to-reach locations
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Meagan Jackson
Past student profile
MS (Thesis), Environmental Health (EH)
DEOHS student’s work leads to environmental recommendations to create cleaner waterways
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