Dr. Hilary Godwin

Professor

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Biography

Hilary Godwin is a professor and dean at the University of Washington's School of Public Health, specializing in Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences. With 15 years of academic leadership experience, she focuses on interdisciplinary and collaborative research in areas including nanotoxicology and the public health impact of chemical hazards and climate change. Dr. Godwin has a strong background in chemistry and biophysics and has supervised numerous research programs related to mechanistic toxicology and environmental health for over 20 years. Before her current position, she served as associate dean for academic programs at the Fielding School of Public Health at the University of California, Los Angeles, and was the first woman to hold a tenure-track position in the Chemistry Department at Northwestern University. She has received several prestigious awards, including the Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award and the National Science Foundation CAREER Award, among others. Additionally, she was awarded a significant grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute to support program development for students transitioning from high school to college in the sciences. Her research interests also include community-engaged approaches to solving environmental health issues.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.