Research Day Symposium

Research Day 2026

You're Invited!

Join us for a full day dedicated to environmental and occupational health research, practice, and impact.

Research Day 2026 is proudly hosted by the Centers for Health, Work & Environment in partnership with the Mountain & Plains Education and Research Center (MAP ERC) and the Department of Environmental & Occupational Health. Follow and join the conversation using #EOHResearchDay.

Research Day brings together environmental and occupational health students, MAP ERC trainees, faculty, and community and industry partners for a dynamic day of learning, discovery, and connection. The event highlights student-led research that advances worker health, safety, and well-being—spanning classrooms, laboratories, worksites, and communities.

For EOH students and MAP ERC trainees, Research Day is an opportunity to build confidence as a presenter, gain feedback on your work, and see how your training translates into real-world impact. Awards are given to presentations in multiple sections. For professionals, employers, and community partners, the day offers a chance to engage with emerging research, connect with future leaders in occupational and environmental health, and explore innovative approaches to protecting worker health.

Who should present?

Abstract submission form opens February 2, 2026.

Current Master of Public Health students in the Department of Environmental & Occupational Health, MAP ERC trainees, and MAP ERC pilot project researchers are strongly encouraged to submit an abstract and share their work. Additional details on abstract submission and presentation formats will be available soon. We welcome abstracts on all topics related to environmental and occupational health, including but not limited to:

Cash prizes will be awarded to the top presenters. Current ColoradoSPH employees and faculty are ineligible for the cash prizes. 

Research Day 2025 Award Winners