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Judit Marsillach and Hannah Dye stand together in front of a research poster.

Understanding children’s asthma in farming communities

DEOHS MS student Hannah Dye wins Castner Award to assess environmental impacts on children’s health in farming communities

| Deirdre Lockwood

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Four adults and a child smile with a pallet of vegetables including peppers and tomatoes.

DEOHS faculty member elected president of Agriculture, Food and Human Values Society

Jennifer Otten, associate professor in DEOHS and Food Systems, Nutrition and Health, will lead interdisciplinary society focused on food and agricultural systems

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An aerial view of the town of Westport, Washington from a drone.

Using drones to incorporate youth perspectives in disaster planning

DEOHS MPH student Matias Korfmacher’s ‘photovoice’ approach empowers high school students on the Washington coast

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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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Photo of Mount Rainier with a hillside of wildflowers and evergreens in the foreground.

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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