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Public Health Research Students

Scientists-in-training learn to effectively communicate research to the public

A group of researchers at Oregon State is working to teach students how to effectively communicate science and their research to the community through a new course.

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Alumni HDFS Public Health Students

Video: Warming up – connecting campus and community

Four CPHHS graduate students wrote two grants to help fund a new women’s winter shelter that is helping to warm up one of the most vulnerable populations in Corvallis – homeless women.

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Public Health Research Students

Internship at the CDC solidifies student’s desire for career change

In an effort to further her knowledge in the field of environmental and occupational health and safety and explore all options available to her, Jennifer recently spent 10 weeks in the Graduate Environmental Health Internship at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.

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News Public Health Research

Climate change report: Wildfires, snowmelt, coastal issues top Northwest risks

The Northwest is facing increased risks from the decline of forest health, earlier snowmelt leading to low summer stream flows, and an array of issues facing the coastal region, according to a new climate assessment report.

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Alumni Public Health

Oregon State students, community members help Cover Oregon

More than 50 volunteers gathered on Oregon State’s campus in October to complete extensive training to become a certified enrollment assister for Cover Oregon.

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Alumni Kinesiology Public Health Research

Inside the mind of researcher Deborah John

“I see a commitment made and fulfilled as the strongest measure of one’s personal integrity, trustworthiness and work ethic,” says Deborah John.