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Aging Water Systems Nationwide Pose Threats to Health

Nov. 15, 2017 Traditional water treatment efforts have focused on water leaving the treatment plant, but a large number of recent waterborne disease outbreaks in the U.S. can be traced to plumbing systems in buildings. Legionnaires disease outbreaks in New York City and toxic levels of lead in Flint, Michigan have raised questions about how […]

Society for Risk Analysis Presents New Research Examining Health Risks of Vaping

Nov. 14, 2017 There is a general perception among the public that electronic (e)-cigarettes or vaping nicotine products (VPNs) are safer than conventional cigarettes. While smoking has fallen significantly, vaping is now raising many public health questions and concerns, particularly since it is growing in popularity among young people. New research presented at the 2017 […]

Risk Analysis and Emergency Management Vital to Cultural Preservation

Nov. 13, 2017 Preserving cultural heritage, from ancient sculptures to contemporary art, has been practiced for millennia but has only recently been addressed by structured risk analysis and management methods. As part of a symposium presented by the Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) Applied Risk Management Specialty Group, five studies on cultural property risk analysis […]

New Studies Present Models and Strategies for Creating a More Resilient Power System

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 […]

New Study Reveals Journalists Have a Hand in Controlling Public Engagement with Climate Change

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 […]

Society for Risk Analysis Inducts Kenneth Arrow to the Pantheon of Risk Analysis

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 […]

THREE HONORED BY SOCIETY FOR RISK ANALYSIS EUROPEAN CHAPTER

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 […]

SOCIETY FOR RISK ANALYSIS ANNOUNCES 2016 WINNERS FOR BEST JOURNAL PAPERS AND RESEARCH POSTERS

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 […]

SOCIETY FOR RISK ANALYSIS ANNOUNCES 2016 WINNERS FOR BEST JOURNAL PAPERS AND RESEARCH POSTERS

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 […]

FOURTEEN HONORED BY SOCIETY FOR RISK ANALYSIS

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 […]