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National Environmental Public Health Internship Program
By virtue of our EOH MPH program's recent accreditation by National Environmental Health Association we are excited to announce that MPH students can take advantage of a variety of internship programs sponsored and arranged through the National Environmental Public Health Internship Program.
25-30 hands-on practicum experiences (approx. 400 hours) are available at multiple times throughout the year through various state, tribal, and territorial environmental health agencies. Interns receive a stipend of $8,000, as well as need-based financial assistance for relocation up to $500 and time spent can be applied as practicum hours required for the student’s degree.
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Recent heavy rains wreak havoc on Pittsburgh's river recreation
Beyond sewage, flooding can wash all sorts of chemicals into the water, said Maureen Lichtveld, dean of the school of public health at the University of Pittsburgh.

Liz Conte's practicum at Smurfit Westrock
Liz Conte is a safety engineering co-op/intern at Smurfit Westrock, in Lancaster, PA. This is a corrugated packaging facility, producing standard cases, boxes and trays that are suitable for all industries.