Program Overview

Summer International Program in Environmental Health Sciences (SIPEHS)

The Summer International Program in Environmental Health Sciences (SIPEHS) is a short-term summer program that introduces students to cutting-edge research topics and innovative tools in environmental health sciences (EHS). The program provides a comprehensive introduction to the Yale School of Public Health and fosters hands-on learning in emerging areas of scientific discovery.

Program Dates

The program will take place from July 21, 2025, to August 1, 2025.

Areas of Study

The program covers the following areas of study:

• AI and Data Science for Environmental Health – Leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to drive scientific discovery and decision-making.
• Technological Innovation in Environmental Health – Exploring AI-driven environmental monitoring and real-time health risk assessments.
• Advancements in Toxicology and Exposure Science – Understanding how environmental factors influence health and developing strategies for prevention.
• Early-Life Health Influences and Disease Prevention – Investigating the role of early-life exposures in shaping long-term health outcomes.
• Green Chemistry and Sustainable Technologies – Developing innovative solutions to promote health and sustainability.
• Applications in Major Human Diseases – Exploring how environmental health research contributes to understanding and mitigating conditions such as cancer and metabolic diseases.

Tuition

The tuition fee for the program is $3,000.

Program Format

The 2025 SIPEHS will be held virtually.

Application Information

Applications open on March 1, 2025. Notifications will be sent upon acceptance.

Program Directors and Administrators

The program is directed by:

• Vasilis Vasiliou, PhD
• Caroline Johnson, PhD The program administrators are:
• Laura Wiggins
• Lorena Bedoya