Dr. Shearston's research sits at the intersection of environmental epidemiology, environmental monitoring, and women’s health. Chemicals in our environment, ranging from air pollutants like black carbon and particulate matter, pesticides in soil or water, and metals or volatile organic chemicals in tampons or other personal care products, can impact our health. The CEEP. Lab explores these connections by monitoring chemicals in air, water, and products, measuring people’s exposure to these chemicals, and studying the health impacts of chemical exposure. Our lab prioritizes research questions that address inequities, directly inform policy, or respond to community concerns.
IPHY 3490 - Introduction to Epidemiology
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Fall 2025
Examines the history and uses of epidemiology, measures of disease frequency and occurrence, association and causality, analytic epidemiology, evidence-based screening and outbreak investigations. Recommended prerequisite: Statistics course (IPHY 3280 or EBIO 1010 or MATH 2510 or PSYC 2111 or SOCY 2061). Same as PBHL 3490.
