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Fungi and spruce may help solve Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æâ€™s plastic pollution problem

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DPHS Public Health Professor Philippe Amstislavski leads research using spruce and fungi to create biodegradable alternatives to plastic, addressing Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æâ€™s pollution challenges.

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Employee Spotlight: Amy Doogan - Inspiring students through law and community service

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Justice Center Assistant Professor Amy Doogan was recently recognized for her work with the Color of Justice program, which received the 2025 Sandra Day O’Connor Award for the Advancement of Civics Education.

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Wildfire smoke and health

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Associate Professor Micah Hahn joins the host to discuss the health effects and epidemiology of wildfire smoke, its impact on communities and ways to protect public health.

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Faculty Spotlight: Alisa Konishi-Therkildsen- Speech-Language Pathology program director and recent Ph.D. graduate

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Alisa Konishi-Therkildsen Speech-Language Pathology program director, shares her passion for education and research after recently earning her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction.

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Speech-Language Pathology program adjunct faculty leads tinnitus treatment success

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Emily McMahan, Speech-Language Pathology adjunct faculty, co-authored a new study showing real-world success in helping people manage tinnitus through a noninvasive treatment.