About Us
Our team includes two faculty members, two staff members and many dedicated students and consultant advisors. We are passionate about improving health through research on air, water and soil.
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Mission
The mission of the Center for Healthy Air, Water and Soil (CHAWS) is to advance environmental health research by exploring the critical links between air, water, soil and human well-being. We are committed to conducting innovative, community-focused research that empowers residents, informs public health policies and promotes environmental justice. Through partnerships, participatory science and data-driven solutions, we aim to improve the health and quality of life for underserved communities, while fostering a deeper understanding of how our environment shapes our health.
Goals
- Investigate the effects of our environments on health outcomes to increase understanding about how the environment impacts health across space;
- Study how differences in urban environments give rise to health disparities; and
- Explore how changes to urban environments can improve health equity and use this information to develop new models for healthy, urban living.
Research
Explore our published research to learn more about our groundbreaking work in environmental health, disease surveillance and community well-being. Discover how our studies are shaping public health policy and advancing scientific understanding.
CHAWS Team Members
