{"id":156,"date":"2021-07-13T15:26:16","date_gmt":"2021-07-13T20:26:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/?post_type=program&#038;p=156"},"modified":"2026-02-03T17:18:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T23:18:09","slug":"environmental-health-sciences-mph","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/academics\/environmental-health-sciences-mph\/","title":{"rendered":"MPH: Environmental Health Sciences"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\">\n\t<div id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\">\n\t\t\n\n<section id=\"program-intro\" class=\"uwm-u-pt-80 uwm-u-pb-40\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"intro-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<header class=\"page-header\">\n    <h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">\n        MPH: Environmental Health Sciences                    <div class=\"program-degree size-h3 uwm-u-mt-20\">MPH<\/div>\n            <\/h1>\n<\/header>\n  \n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead-in\">Environmental health master&#8217;s students learn the biological, chemical and structural components of public health and how to put current research into practice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students\u2019 experiences incorporate environmental health theories with crosscutting public health competencies, such as communication, public health biology, systems-thinking and leadership.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n    <div id=\"program-details-jump\">\n        <a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--s\" href=\"#program-details\" rel=\"\">Jump to Program Details <i class=\"uwm-u-pl-10 fa-solid fa-arrow-down\"><\/i><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-u-mt-50\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Type<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>Master&#8217;s<\/strong>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        \n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-offset--2\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Format<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>On Campus<\/strong>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"intro-sidebar\" class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n\n        <div class=\"uwm-mini-rfi uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-p-card--shadow\">\n            <div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\">\n                <div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Request Information<\/div>\n                    <div id='form_56921fb9-f779-41c6-9882-de64e6ecab84'>Loading&#8230;<\/div>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left uwm-u-mt-40\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--outline uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/students\/admission\/\" rel=\"\">Apply Now<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--outline uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cost-aid\" rel=\"\">Cost<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<script async='async' src='https:\/\/admissions.uwm.edu\/register\/?id=56921fb9-f779-41c6-9882-de64e6ecab84&amp;output=embed&amp;div=form_56921fb9-f779-41c6-9882-de64e6ecab84'>\/**\/<\/script>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\t    <section id=\"program-highlights\" class=\"uwm-u-py-80 uwm-bg-gray-dark\">\n        <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div id=\"program-highlights-content-image\" class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-building-safer-healthier-streets\">Building Safer, Healthier Streets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For Rachel Goochey, pursuing an&nbsp;MPH in Environmental Health Sciences&nbsp;at the Zilber College of Public Health was a natural extension of her lifelong commitment to sustainability, active transportation, and climate action. She has always been passionate about reducing waste, supporting non-driving transportation options, and addressing the impacts of climate change. Through UWM\u2019s program, she found a pathway to connect those interests not only to environmental sustainability, but to the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/building-safer-healthier-streets-how-mph-alum-rachel-goochey-turned-her-passion-into-a-career-in-pedestrian-safety\/\" rel=\"\">Read about Rachel&#8217;s journey<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--6 uwm-l-offset--1\">    <figure class=\"default\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \n                class=\"wp-image-8733\" \n                src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2025\/12\/Rachel-Goochy.jpg\" \n                alt=\"A casual photo of Rachel Goochey with fall leaves on the trees and a waterway behind her. She has long brown hair, glasses, and is smiling.\" \n srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2025\/12\/Rachel-Goochy.jpg 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2025\/12\/Rachel-Goochy-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>\n                                <figcaption>Rachel Goochey, MPH in Environmental Health Sciences<\/figcaption>\n                <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"program-details\" class=\"uwm-u-py-80\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"details-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-tabs\" data-tabs-prefix-class=\"uwm-p-tabs\"><ul class=\"uwm-p-tablist\" data-hx=\"h2\"><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-u3jo-about\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">About<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-u3jo-curriculum\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Curriculum<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-u3jo-careers\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Careers<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-u3jo-faculty\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Faculty<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-u3jo-research\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Research<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent\">\n<div id=\"tab-u3jo-about\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<p>Faculty for the environmental health master&#8217;s program are drawn from a number of departments and research units at UWM, giving students an unparalleled opportunity for cross-disciplinary training and the performance of novel research projects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Laboratories and equipment are available across campus to promote innovative concepts in issues of environmental health sciences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-u3jo-curriculum\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mph-environmental-health-sciences-45-credits\"><strong>MPH Environmental Health Sciences (45 credits)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All students enrolled in the MPH program take a common set of core classes designed to give basic skills and knowledge of public health concepts. The core curriculum consists of at least 24-25 credit hours, including four credits for the Field Experience (3 credits) and Leadership in Public Health (1 credit) courses and a two-credit capstone seminar. In addition to the common core, students complete the required coursework in one of six specialization tracks (total program credits in parentheses): Biostatistics (46 credits), Community and Behavioral Health Promotion (48-49 credits), Environmental Health Sciences (45 credits), Epidemiology (49 credits), Public Health Policy (48 credits) or Nutrition and Dietetics (64 credits). Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in order to progress through the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mph-required-common-core-courses-at-least-24-25-credits\"><strong>MPH Required Common Core Courses (at least 24-25 credits)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-table uwm-c-table--stripe\"><table><thead><tr><th>Course<\/th><th>Credits<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>PH 702: Introduction to Biostatistics<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PH 703: Environmental Health Sciences<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PH 704: Principles and Methods of Epidemiology<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PH 705: Principles of Public Health Policy and Administration<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PH 706: Perspectives in Community and Behavioral Health<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PH 708: Health Systems and Population Health<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PH 733: Overview of Qualitative Methods for Public Health<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PH 790: Field Experience in Public Health&nbsp;<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PH 791: Leadership in Public Health<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PH 800: Capstone in Public Health<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mph-environmental-health-sciences-required-courses-8-credits\"><strong>MPH Environmental Health Sciences Required Courses (8 credits)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-table uwm-c-table--stripe\"><table><thead><tr><th> Course<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Credits<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>PH 743:&nbsp;Environmental Risk Assessment<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PH 750: Seminar in Environmental Health Sciences<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PH 762:&nbsp;Environmental Epidemiology<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-built-environment-s-electives-choose-one-3-credits\"><strong>Built Environment &#8220;S&#8221;electives \u2014 Choose one<\/strong> (3 credits)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-table uwm-c-table--stripe\"><table><thead><tr><th>Course<\/th><th>Credits<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>ARCH 790: Special Topics<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GEOG 520: The Physical Geography of the City<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GEOG 880\/URBPLAN 880: Urban Sustainability<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GEOG 945: The Internal Structure of the City<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IND ENG 580: Ergonomics<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>URBPLAN 791:&nbsp;Introduction to Urban Geographic Information Systems for Planning<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Other classes as approved by advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note: All courses are subject to change. Please consult the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/public-health\/public-health-environmental-sciences-mph\/\">Academic Catalog<\/a>&nbsp;for the most up-to-date information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-chemical-environment-s-elective-choose-one-3-credits\"><strong>Chemical Environment \u201cS\u201delective &#8211; Choose one<\/strong> (3 credits)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-table uwm-c-table--stripe\"><table><thead><tr><th>Course<\/th><th>Credits<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>PH 741:&nbsp;Environmental Public Health Microbiology<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PH 745: Developmental Toxicology<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Other classes as approved by advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-biological-environment-s-elective-choose-one-3-credits\"><strong>Biological Environment \u201cS\u201delective &#8211; Choose one<\/strong> (3 credits)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-table uwm-c-table--stripe\"><table><thead><tr><th>Course<\/th><th>Credits<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>PH 741: Environmental Public Health Microbiology<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PH 745: Developmental Toxicology<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-elective-choose-one-additional-course\"><strong>Elective \u2014 Choose one additional course<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You must choose from the Built Environment, Chemical Environment, or Biological Environment \u201cS\u201d electives listed above or other classes as approved by advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note: All courses are subject to change. Please consult the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/public-health\/public-health-environmental-sciences-mph\/\">Academic Catalog<\/a>&nbsp;for the most up-to-date information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mph-environmental-health-sciences-track-competencies\">MPH Environmental Health Sciences Track Competencies <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Describe genetic, physiological and overall human health effects of primary environmental hazards resulting from both chronic and acute exposures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe approaches for assessing, preventing and controlling environmental hazards that pose risks to both human and ecological health.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perform a risk assessment of an environmental health agent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify, locate and use appropriate reference materials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comprehend the primary scientific research literature and obtain information directly from experts in the field of environmental health sciences.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-u3jo-careers\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-careers-in-environmental-health-sciences\">Careers in Environmental Health Sciences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduates with environmental health master&#8217;s degrees work for health institutions at the city, state and national level. Other environmental health science job opportunities exist that look at the intersection of the built environment and human health, such as within the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Job growth for environmental health specialists is higher than average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-u3jo-faculty\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\"><div class=\"facetwp-template\"><div id=\"uwmpeople-container\" class=\"uwmpeople-grid\"><div id=\"uwmpeople-grid\" class=\"uwm-l-grid uwm-l-grid--1 uwm-u-mb-60\" aria-hidden=\"false\"><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"103, 47, 103, 103, 50, 103, 53\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/kalkbrenner-amy\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2021\/09\/Amy-Kalkbrenner_20211102_TCF_ZPH_0897-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Portrait of Amy Kalkbrenner. Smiling woman with shoulder-length gray-brown hair wearing glasses, a gray jacket over a black shirt and necklace.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2021\/09\/Amy-Kalkbrenner_20211102_TCF_ZPH_0897-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2021\/09\/Amy-Kalkbrenner_20211102_TCF_ZPH_0897.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/kalkbrenner-amy\/\">Amy  Kalkbrenner, PhD, MPH<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Professor, Environmental Health Sciences<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:kalkbren@uwm.edu\">kalkbren@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">KIRC 5073<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"46, 103, 47, 103, 103, 50, 103, 53\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/laiosa-michael\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2023\/04\/Laiosa_20230921_EH_ZCPH_9932-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Portrait of Michael Laiosa. Man with brown hair and round glasses stands with wearing a gray short sleeved shirt. He is standing outside on UWM campus. His arms are crossed over his chest.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2023\/04\/Laiosa_20230921_EH_ZCPH_9932-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2023\/04\/Laiosa_20230921_EH_ZCPH_9932.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/laiosa-michael\/\">Michael  Laiosa, PhD<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Associate Professor and Faculty Chair<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:laiosa@uwm.edu\">laiosa@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142292279\">414-229-2279<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">KIRC 5071<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"103, 47, 103, 103, 50, 103, 53\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/miller-todd\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2021\/09\/miller-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Portrait of Todd Miller. Smiling man with dark short hair wearing a black shirt while sitting in a lab.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2021\/09\/miller-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2021\/09\/miller.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/miller-todd\/\">Todd  Miller, PhD<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Associate Professor, Environmental Health Sciences<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:millertr@uwm.edu\">millertr@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142295097\">414-229-5097<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">KIRC 5053<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"103, 47, 103, 50, 103, 53\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/svoboda-kurt\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2021\/09\/Svoboda-20121205_MR_SPH_A5D7780-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Portrait of Kurt Svoboda, PhD. Smiling balding man with gray fringe hair wearing a black turtleneck shirt.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2021\/09\/Svoboda-20121205_MR_SPH_A5D7780-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2021\/09\/Svoboda-20121205_MR_SPH_A5D7780.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/directory\/svoboda-kurt\/\">Kurt  Svoboda, PhD<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Associate Professor, Environmental Health Sciences<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:svobodak@uwm.edu\">svobodak@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142297440\">414-229-7440<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">KIRC  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