Nov. 9, 2017 Our society relies heavily on infrastructure to function and advance. Ensuring the robustness and resilience of our aging power infrastructure is of utmost importance, as our reliance creates risk in the face of extreme events that threaten our infrastructure. Due to the complex interdependencies that exist between the electricity sector and all […]
MCLEAN, Va. (September 5, 2017) – Could fear and hope hold the key to building support for public climate change policies? News articles that stir these emotions could influence support for regulations meant to curb climate change, according to a new study published in the journal Risk Analysis: An International Journal. The study, “Is there […]
July 19, 2017 The Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) inducted Kenneth Arrow to the Pantheon of Risk Analysis. The Pantheon recognizes luminaries and visionaries in risk analysis and serves to illustrate how the field contributes to the advancement of knowledge and public good. Kenneth Arrow was a Nobel prize-winning economist and leader in the field of […]
June 21, 2017 The Society for Risk Analysis European Chapter (SRA-E) awarded three prestigious scholarships at its Annual Conference in Lisbon, Portugal. These awards recognize individuals for their outstanding contributions to the study and science of risk analysis. This year’s awardees include: Kate Crinion, BS, MS Arch., a Ph.D. candidate at Ulster University in Northern […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Melanie Preve203-389-5223melanie@bigvoicecomm.com MCLEAN, Va. – The Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) is pleased to announce the winners for best paper in Risk Analysis: An International Journal and best poster for 2016. The 2016 Best Paper award winners were selected by the Editorial staff of the Risk Analysis journal. These papers made […]
December 13, 2016 The Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) is pleased to announce the winners for best paper in Risk Analysis: An International Journal and best poster for 2016. The 2016 Best Paper award winners were selected by the Editorial staff of the Risk Analysis journal. These papers made the most significant impacts on the […]
December 13, 2016 The Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) is pleased to announce the 14 recipients of the 2016 SRA Awards. These awards recognize outstanding contributions to the society and to the science of risk analysis. The recipients were selected by a committee of SRA past presidents and approved by the SRA Council. The awards […]
January 4, 2016 During its Annual Meeting, the Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) announced the addition of three new Council members and the rise of Margaret MacDonell, PhD of Argonne National Laboratories, as the new President of its 2017 Council. MacDonell succeeds James H. Lambert, PhD of the University of Virginia who has completed his term […]
Oct. 2017 Although the quality and safety of food produced and sold in the U.S. remains high, outbreaks of foodborne illness continue to occur. Risk assessments are needed to better monitor and control foodborne pathogens. Measuring the risk of foodborne illnesses, along with the burden associated with them, helps the public understand their impact and […]
While volcano alerts keep risk-area residents informed of volcanic hazards, a new study finds that alerts issued during long periods of volcanic unrest can negatively impact a region’s economy Herndon, Va. (February 26, 2021) – The Volcano Alert Level (VAL) system, standardized by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) in 2006, is meant to save […]
