Black History Month: Recognizing Two Young NIOSH Researchers

During Black History Month, NIOSH is proud to recognize two young African American women who are paving the way for other minorities in the field of safety and health research. At NIOSH, we recognize the importance of a diverse scientific workforce that mirrors the diversity of today’s workforce and society as a whole. LCDR Deborah V.L. Hirst, Ph.D., P.E., is a civil and environmental health engineer with the Division of Applied Research and Technology (DART), Engineering and Physical Hazards Branch (EPHB) in Cincinnati, OH. In 2003, Dr. Hirst earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil and environmental engineering from the