Ebonee Johnson

Dr. Johnson’s research engages communities to address psychosocial factors influencing the health and well-being of populations living with or at risk of developing chronic illness and/or disability.  Her research has been funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) Substance Abuse and […]

From the Front Row: A safe place to play

This week’s episode is a discussion about reclaiming public spaces such as parks and playgrounds in order to build a sense of community and increase healthy and safe behaviors among children and young adults. The panel discussion was hosted by the UI Injury Prevention Research Center and the CPH Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.

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The Department of Occupational and Environmental Health has an excellent record of career placement. We prepare our students for important, well-compensated careers on the front lines of public health.  Our graduates are protecting and improving the lives of workers and communities around the world every day. They work in local, state, national, and international agencies; […]

Driving Simulator

Daniel McGehee
Daniel McGehee
Associate Professor, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Additional Titles:
Associate Professor, Occupational and Environmental Health
Associate Professor, Emergency Medicine
Director, National Advanced Driving Simulator
Director, Human Factors and Vehicle Safety Research Program, Public Policy Center

McGehee, Dan – NADS

Daniel McGehee
Daniel McGehee
Associate Professor, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Additional Titles:
Associate Professor, Occupational and Environmental Health
Associate Professor, Emergency Medicine
Director, National Advanced Driving Simulator
Director, Human Factors and Vehicle Safety Research Program, Public Policy Center

McGehee, Dan – NADS

Daniel McGehee
Daniel McGehee
Associate Professor, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Additional Titles:
Associate Professor, Occupational and Environmental Health
Associate Professor, Emergency Medicine
Director, National Advanced Driving Simulator
Director, Human Factors and Vehicle Safety Research Program, Public Policy Center

McGehee, Dan – NADS

Daniel McGehee
Daniel McGehee
Associate Professor, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Additional Titles:
Associate Professor, Occupational and Environmental Health
Associate Professor, Emergency Medicine
Director, National Advanced Driving Simulator
Director, Human Factors and Vehicle Safety Research Program, Public Policy Center

From the Front Row: Public health, community collaboration in The Gambia

In this week’s episode hosted by Steve and Alexis, alumnus Edrisa Sanyang (16PhD, 12MPH in OEH) shares his thoughts on the importance of working with a global mindset to address public health issues, while building and strengthening local connections to create community-specific programs.

Newly funded research

Congratulations to all the CPH researchers who received awards in the 1st quarter of FY21. Check out the list of recipients and projects.