Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences

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Beck Kiely works with air monitoring equipment on the outside wall of a correctional facility.

Tracking wildfire smoke to protect people in correctional facilities

DEOHS team monitors air quality at a Spokane-area correctional facility during the region’s catastrophic wildfires

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Lianne Sheppard smiles in front of a poster reading "Retirement" with flowers on it.

A fearless public health advocate retires

DEOHS Professor Lianne Sheppard retires after 33 years tracking how small exposures add up to big health risks
A road with heavy wildfire smoke in the air.

How UW experts navigate wildfire season

As smoke blankets Washington, UW experts share advice on protecting yourself

Our impact

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No. 2 in the US

for environmental and occupational health programs

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400 hours in the field

where students apply classroom skills during internships as part of their undergrad experience

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$23+ million

in external funding to tackle emerging environmental and occupational health challenges

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Student excellence

Victoria Peña, MS Applied program

Master’s student helps Sound Transit keep passengers and employees safe

Our expertise

Media mentions

Local clinic cares for both people and pets
September 3, 2026 | The Seattle Channel | Featured: Vickie Ramirez | View

Workplace safety expert reacts to federal report on Nippon
September 1, 2026 | The Daily News | Featured: Marissa Baker | View

Study shows which illness and injuries rise during hot spells
August 26, 2026 | AP News | Featured: Kristie L. Ebi | View

KIRO 7 Investigates: Experts call foul on smoke detox tents used in fighting wildfires
August 25, 2026 | KIRO | Featured: Coralynn Sack, Elena Austin | View

Tuberculosis testing enters a new era of access to innovation
August 24, 2026 | Forbes | Featured: Gerard A. Cangelosi | View

Upcoming events

Peter A. Breysse Memorial Lecture and reception with Dr. Robert Harrison

12:30 p.m.
Oct. 22

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