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Yale University
School of Nursing
P.O. Box 9740
New Haven, CT
06536-0740
203.785.2389

Yale School of Nursing, Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut 06536-0740, USA Tel-203.785.2389
Home URL: http://nursing.yale.edu/

Oluseyi Sofoluwe

Yale-Howard Scholar '06

Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Oluseyi received a Master's of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from D. Mendelyev Russian University of Chemical Technology in Moscow, Russia. It was in Russia that Oluseyi first began to take an interest in environmental health issues. "Disparities in health exist in the community due to various factors," explained Oluseyi. "One such factor is environmental pollution. Knowing what minorities think and do about it will help health care providers advocate at both the local and the state level on communities' behalf."

At Yale, Oluseyi was mentored by Dr. Jane Dixon. His presentation was titled "Minorities' Concerns and Actions in Relation to Pollution Types in Their Neighborhood."

"Poor families and families of color are more likely to have exposure to environmental hazards. One aim of my study was to compare their reactions to that of non-minorities. In examining this issue, I found that nurses are well positioned to provide leadership and advocacy to this community," he said.

Oluseyi plans to become an Adult Nurse Practitioner, and to eventually pursue a PhD degree and a career as a nurse scientist and educator. "The program has really helped me to realize that you can become a researcher by developing an interest in research and that research is not just for geniuses," he said. "You can actually excel in your work and have a social life."

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