This page highlights our current infographics. All infographics can be downloaded as a PDF and used with appropriate attribution.

How can we predict chemical hazards? (Infographic)
How can we predict chemical hazards?
https://superfund.oregonstate.edu/sites/superfund.oregonstate.edu/files/infographics/how-can-we-predict-chemical-hazards.pdf
How can we predict chemical hazards
Infographic describing how the OSU Superfund Research Center utilizes unique technologies to discover and assess chemical hazards in our environment to improve human health.
how-can-we-predict-chemical-hazards
Passive Wristband Sampler (Infographic)
Passive Wristband Sampler
https://superfund.oregonstate.edu/sites/superfund.oregonstate.edu/files/infographics/passive-wristband-samplers.pdf
Passive Wristband Sampler
Infographic about the silicone wristband passive sampler, what it detects, and what it cannot detect.
passive-wristband-samplers
Pulsera De Monitoreo Pasivo (Infographic)
Pulsera De Monitoreo Pasivo
https://superfund.oregonstate.edu/sites/superfund.oregonstate.edu/files/infographics/pulsera-de-monitoreo-pasivo.pdf
Pulsera De Monitoreo Pasivo
Infografía sobre el muestreador pasivo de pulsera de silicona, qué detecta y qué no puede detectar.
pulsera-de-monitoreo-pasivo
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (Infographic)
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
https://superfund.oregonstate.edu/sites/superfund.oregonstate.edu/files/infographics/polycyclic-aromatic-hydrocarbons.pdf
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Infographic describing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs): where they are in the environment, impacts on human health, and sources of PAHs.
polycyclic-aromatic-hydrocarbons
Hidrocarburos Aromaticos Policiclicos (Infographic)
Hidrocarburos Aromaticos Policiclicos
https://superfund.oregonstate.edu/sites/superfund.oregonstate.edu/files/infographics/hidrocarburos-aromaticos-policiclicos.pdf
Hidrocarburos Aromaticos Policiclicos
Una infografía de una página sobre los hidrocarburos aromáticos policíclicos: dónde se encuentran en el medio ambiente, efectos sobre la salud y fuentes, en español.
hidrocarburos-aromaticos-policiclicos
Reduce exposure to flame retardants (Infographic)
Reduce exposure to flame retardants
Infographic sharing three ways to reduce exposure to flame retardants and common sources of flame retardants.
PDF icon https://ehsc.oregonstate.edu/sites/ehsc.oregonstate.edu/files/infographics/reduce-exposure-to-flame-retardants.pdf (195.08 KB)
Reduce exposure to flame retardants
reduce-exposure-to-flame-retardants
Reducing Exposure to PAHs (Infographic)
Reducing Exposure to PAHs
https://superfund.oregonstate.edu/sites/superfund.oregonstate.edu/files/infographics/reducing-exposure-to-pahs.pdf
Reducing Exposure to PAHs
Infographic highlighting simple ways to reduce exposure to Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the environment.
reducing-exposure-to-pahs
Reducir Las Exposiciones A Los Haps (Infographic)
Reducir Las Exposiciones A Los Haps
https://superfund.oregonstate.edu/sites/superfund.oregonstate.edu/files/infographics/reducir-las-exposiciones-a-los-haps.pdf
Reducir Las Exposiciones A Los Haps
Infografía que destaca formas sencillas de reducir la exposición a los hidrocarburos aromáticos policíclicos (HAP) en el medio ambiente.
reducir-las-exposiciones-a-los-haps
Reducing exposure to air pollution (Infographic)
Reducing exposure to air pollution
https://superfund.oregonstate.edu/sites/superfund.oregonstate.edu/files/infographics/reducing-exposure-to-air-pollution.pdf
Reducing exposure to air pollution
Infographic sharing information for improving indoor and outdoor air, with tips specific to wildfire smoke.
reducing-exposure-to-air-pollution
Volatile Organic Compounds (Infographic)
Volatile Organic Compounds
https://superfund.oregonstate.edu/sites/superfund.oregonstate.edu/files/infographics/volatile-organic-compounds.pdf
Volatile Organic Compounds
Infographic with information on Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) including sources in the environment, impacts on human health, and ways to reduce exposure.
volatile-organic-compounds
Zebrafish as a research tool (Infographic)
Zebrafish as a research tool
https://superfund.oregonstate.edu/sites/superfund.oregonstate.edu/files/infographics/zebrafish-as-a-research-tool.pdf
Zebrafish as a research tool
Infographic detailing the use of zebrafish as a research tool for chemical screening including what it can and cannot evaluate.
zebrafish-as-a-research-tool
Reducing Exposures to Common Pollutants (Infographic)
Reducing Exposures to Common Pollutants
https://superfund.oregonstate.edu/sites/superfund.oregonstate.edu/files/infographics/reducing-exposure-to-common-pollutants.pdf
Reducing Exposures to Common Pollutants
Infographic with examples of ways to reduce exposure to common pollutants such a how to protect and avoid/limit, items to discard and links to info on replacing products with less toxic options.
reducing-exposure-to-common-pollutants
Environmental Passive Samplers (infographic)
Environmental Passive Samplers
https://superfund.oregonstate.edu/sites/superfund.oregonstate.edu/files/infographics/environmental-passive-samplers.pdf
Environmental Passive Samplers
Community friendly infographic about how passive samplers are used to measure chemicals in the environment. Includes examples of Air, Water, and Sediment-Pore Water samplers and links to videos demonstrating how they work.
enviromental-passive-samplers
Environmental Exposures (Infographic)
Environmental Exposures
https://superfund.oregonstate.edu/sites/superfund.oregonstate.edu/files/infographics/environmental-exposures.pdf
Environmental Exposures
Infographic describing exposure biology and the challenges of measuring the health impact from a person's day to day exposures (e.g., metals, exhaust, smoke, tobacco).
environmental-exposures
Assessing Exposure, Evaluating Health (Infographic)
Assessing Exposure, Evaluating Health
Assessing Exposure, Evaluating Health
PDF icon https://ehsc.oregonstate.edu/sites/ehsc.oregonstate.edu/files/infographics/assessing_exposure_evaluating_health.pdf (3.12 MB)
Infographic developed in collaboration with the Oregon Health Authority to characterize public health assessments and health studies.
assessing-exposure-evaluating-health
Available data to use for public health assessments and health studies (Fact Sheet)
Available data to use for public health assessments and health studies
Available data to use for public health assessments and health studies
PDF icon https://ehsc.oregonstate.edu/sites/ehsc.oregonstate.edu/files/infographics/public-health-assessments-and-health-studies.pdf (3.13 MB)
Fact sheet describing what data is collected and used by regulatory agencies. Developed in collaboration with the Oregon Health Authority.
public-health-assessments-and-health-studies
West Eugene Cancer Analysis (Flyer)
West Eugene Cancer Analysis
West Eugene Cancer Analysis
PDF icon https://ehsc.oregonstate.edu/sites/ehsc.oregonstate.edu/files/infographics/west-eugene-cancer-analysis.pdf (454.11 KB)
Infographic detailing a cancer analysis conducted near the JH Baxter wood processing facility in W.Eugene, Oregon and how the data can be used to address community concerns.
west-eugene-cancer-analysis
Wildfire smoke & your baby (Infographic)
Wildfire smoke & your baby
https://superfund.oregonstate.edu/sites/superfund.oregonstate.edu/files/infographics/wildfire-smoke-and-your-baby.pdf
Wildfire smoke & your baby
Long format educational infographic aimed at pregnant individuals. Includes information about why it's important to reduce wildfire smoke exposure, how to learn more about wildfire smoke and air quality during a fire, how to reduce smoke exposure, how to create a clean room, and other resources.
wildfire-smoke-and-your-baby
El humo de los incendios forestales y su bebe (Wildfire smoke and your baby) (Infographic)
El humo de los incendios forestales y su bebe (Wildfire smoke and your baby)
https://superfund.oregonstate.edu/sites/superfund.oregonstate.edu/files/infographics/el-humo-de-los-incendios-forestales-y-su-bebe.pdf
El humo de los incendios forestales y su bebe (Wildfire smoke and your baby)
Infografía educativa en formato largo dirigida a personas embarazadas. Incluye información sobre por qué es importante reducir la exposición al humo de los incendios forestales, cómo aprender más sobre el humo de los incendios forestales y la calidad del aire durante un incendio, cómo reducir la exposición al humo, cómo crear una sala limpia y otros recursos.
el-humo-de-los-incendios-forestales-y-su-bebe
Food to Fight Wildfires (infographic)
Food to Fight Wildfires
https://extension.oregonstate.edu/sites/default/files/documents/reyesdi/food-to-fight-wildfires-full_f.pdf
Food to Fight Wildfires
Food to Fight Wildfires
food-to-fight-wildfires
5 Steps to Healthy Produce During Wildfire Smoke
5 Steps to Healthy Produce During Wildfire Smoke
https://extension.oregonstate.edu/sites/default/files/2023-09/5-steps-to-healthy-produce-during-wildfire-smoke_final.pdf
5 Steps to Healthy Produce During Wildfire Smoke
5 Steps to Healthy Produce During Wildfire Smoke
5-steps-to-healthy-produce-during-wildfire-smoke
Mold and Mildew (infographic)
Mold and Mildew
Mold and Mildew
PDF icon https://ehsc.oregonstate.edu/sites/ehsc.oregonstate.edu/files/infographics/mold-and-mildew.pdf (219.7 KB)
Infographic discussing what mold and mildew are, the health concerns associated with them, and how to mitigate them in the home.
mold-and-mildew

The Community Engagement Core uses infographics as one way to translate and disseminate research. An infographic is a visual representation of information, data or knowledge, relying on images and graphics to convey the main messages, rather than words. Our infographics are developed in collaboration with community groups, public health officials, regulatory agencies and other researchers. There are several free software packages that can help design infographics, and freely available icons that are appropriate for infographics.

The CEC strives to develop accessible infographics that promote environmental health literacy and  follow the WCAG and PDF/UA guidelines. This involves using plain language wherever possible and assessing for reading level. We incorporate features such as proper document structure, alternative text for images, color contrast and navigational elements to ensure compatibility with screen readers and other assistive technologies to enhance accessibility for users with disabilities. We began this accessibility initiative in 2023. As a result, older infographics were not always able to be modified. In those cases, we have kept these infographics in their current form.

Relevance 

Infographics are designed to distill research concepts down into 3 main messages, using graphics to convey the information. Infographics are developed for a general audience, with the ultimate goal of increasing awareness and increasing knowledge.

Design

A concept is first developed with the three main messages, a color scheme and potential graphics that support the messaging.

The infographic is designed following the guidelines of the CDC Clear Communication Index, and evaluated by community advisors.

Use
Our infographics have been:
  • Used by community members living near Superfund sites.
  • Developed in coordination with regulatory agencies.
  • Used in academic presentations.
  • Provided as supplementary material in individual reports and study materials.