Dr. Rachel Morello Frosch

Professor

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Biography

Rachel Morello-Frosch is a Professor in the Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management at the University of California, Berkeley. She holds a PhD in Environmental Health Science from the University of California, Berkeley, and an MPH in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from the same institution. Her research primarily focuses on environmental health and environmental justice, particularly addressing the dual challenges faced by communities of color and economically disadvantaged populations that experience high exposures to environmental hazards. Morello-Frosch is particularly interested in understanding the racial and socioeconomic factors that affect health risks in the United States and seeks to evaluate community participation in environmental health research and policy making. Her current projects include efforts to assess cumulative environmental impacts on vulnerable populations, the interaction of climate change and public health, and the effects of pollution on health outcomes. Notably, her work aims to foster methods for community-based participatory research, ensuring that the voices of affected communities are heard in environmental health discussions.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Teaching and conducting research in environmental health and policy.

Awards

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Chancellor’s Award for Research Public Service

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Damu Smith Environmental Health Achievement Award

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William G. McLoughlin Award for Teaching Excellence

Courses

C167 - Environmental Health Development H196 - HONORS RESEARCH 197 - FIELD STUDY 198 - DIRECTED GROUP STDY 199 - SUPERV INDEP STUDY C254 - Ethnic Cultural Diversity Health Status 290 - SPECIAL TOPICS ESPMS 299 - INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH 300 - PROF SUPV TRAINING

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.