Yoshira Ornelas Van Horne

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10 environmental research bloopers

Environmental health and justice research is serious business. But when things go sideways in the field, a sense of humor is a must.

As scientists and scholars our work is often polished and thoughtful. Our professional headshots portray a moment in time where we wore our Sunday best (and perhaps applied a filter or two).

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Research Navajo

Keep your Whole Foods gift card. We want systemic change.

Have you ever gone to the doctor's office, had your body poked at, answered invasive questions, only to be told they will contact you if there is an issue?

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public health research

Quédate con tu tarjeta de regalo de Whole Foods. Queremos un cambio sistémico.

¿Alguna vez has ido al consultorio médico, te han tocado el cuerpo, has respondido preguntas invasivas y te han dicho que se pondrán en contacto con contigo si hay algún problema?

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