Graduate Student Research, Projects and Practica

Use this tool to explore our department database of student theses, dissertations, projects and practica from our master's and doctoral degree programs. 

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Student research

Kyle Joohyung Kim

Investigating the implications of oral microplastic exposure within the context of the gut-brain axis

PhD, 2026
Faculty: Yue Cui

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Abebe G. Aberra

Evaluating Legionella Risk Reduction Strategies in a Large Healthcare Setting: An Integrated Forward and Reverse QMRA Approach

PhD, 2026
Faculty: John Meschke

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Jiabao Sun

From Manual to Inspections: A Content and Survey-based Study of Frozen Dessert Machines Cleaning Practices

MPH, 2026
Faculty: Emily Hovis

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Anna Erickson

Climate and Health Programs at Local Health Departments: Capacities, Barriers, and Facilitators

MPH, 2026
Faculty: Nicole Errett, Resham Patel

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Mark S. Robinson

Health Impacts of Acute Wildfire Smoke Exposure on the Active-Duty Military Population at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, USA

MPH, 2025
Faculty: Luke Mease

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Alaine Warren

Development of sample processing methods for direct molecular detection of poliovirus in non-flowing wastewater

MS Thesis, 2025
Faculty: John Meschke

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Hunter Solaro

Occupational Health in U.S. Transit Agencies: Trends in OSHA-Reportable Illnesses and Injuries (2016–2023)

MS Thesis, 2025
Faculty: Marissa Baker

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Timothy Obadiah Magnus

Assessment of Animal Health Practices and Antibiotics Usage on Dairy Farms in Washington State

MS Thesis, 2025
Faculty: Emily Hovis, John Meschke

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Youjun Park Suh

Sex-Specific Disruption of the Gut-Liver-Brain Axis: Developmental Programming and Behavioral Outcomes Following PCB Exposure

PhD, 2025
Faculty: Yue Cui, Elaine M. Faustman

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Mariana Cortes Espinosa

Enhancing Resilience to Wildfire Smoke in Alaska: Evaluating and Communicating the Use of Air Quality Data for Health Protection

MS Thesis, 2025
Faculty: Tania M Busch Isaksen

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Phoebe Nadeau

PFAS and Fish Consumption: A Review of Blood PFAS Concentrations and Public Health Guidelines

MS Applied, 2025
Faculty: Edward Kasner, Judit Marsillach

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Elijah Morales

Chemical Safety and Safety Resilience in a Global Cruise Operation: An Internship with Holland America Line

MS Applied, 2025
Faculty: Edward Kasner

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