Dr. June Spector

Professor

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Biography

June T. Spector is a Chair Professor at the University of Washington in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences. With a medical degree from Yale University and a Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins University, she has extensive training in occupational and environmental medicine. Dr. Spector's research primarily focuses on the health effects of occupational heat stress. She applies epidemiologic methods and community-engaged approaches to improve workplace safety. Dr. Spector has collaborated with federal and state agencies, nonprofit organizations, and has led various research initiatives funded by the CDC and NIH to advance the prevention of work-related heat illnesses. She serves as the Deputy Director for an NIH/NIEHS-funded training grant aimed at enhancing the education and research capabilities in Environmental Health. Her commitment to mentorship in environmental health is reflected in her dedicated supervision of numerous graduate students and her participation in various occupational health initiatives. Dr. Spector's work unfolds at the intersection of research, policy, and practical solutions for improving working conditions, particularly in agriculture and construction sectors where heat-related injuries are prevalent. She has also played pivotal roles in leading research on policy implementation and evaluating preventive strategies for occupational health issues.

Research Interests

Experience

Chair Professor

— Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Leads the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, focusing on heat stress research and community-engagement approaches.

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
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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.