Publication
In early 1979, Robert B. Cumming, the first SRA President, recognized the growing need for risk researchers and practitioners to publish their work in a dedicatedSRA interest areas
SRA broadly defines risk analysis to include risk assessment, risk characterization,Awards
SRA Awards recognize the value outstanding contributions to the field of risk analysis and the society. The following are its most-sought annual awards: Distinguished Achievement Award. This award is given to any individual for his or her extraordinary achievement in science or public policy relevant to the field of risk analysis. Richard J Burk Outstanding Service Award. A recognition to the society's member for extraordinary service to SRA. Outstanding Practitioner Award. Award alternately given to a member in public and private practice for an outstanding practice in the field of risk analysis. Chauncey Starr Distinguished Young Risk Analyst Award. For an outstanding risk-analysis-related achievement in science or public policy by a young SRA member (40 years of age or below) for exceptional promise and continued contributions to risk analysis. Distinguished Educator Award. Awarded to an outstanding teacher, author, or mentor for substantial training of new experts in risk analysis.Presidents
SRA leadership includes the following risk analysis experts, who served as presidents (term):, with the term beginning at the SRA annual meeting in December. * Benjamin D. Trump (2025-2027) * Jacqueline MacDonald Gibson (2024-2025) * Felicia Wu (2023-2024) * Katherine von Stackelberg (2022-2023) * Ragnar Löfstedt (2021-2022) * Robyn Wilson (2020-2021) * Seth Guikema (2019-2020) * Katherine McComas (2018-2019) * Terje Aven (2017-2018) * Margaret MacDonnell (2016-2017) * James Lambert (2015-2016) * Pamela Williams (2014-2015) * Ortwin Renn (2013-2014) * George M. Gray (2012-2013) * Ann Bostrom (2011-2012) * Rachel Davidson (2010-2011) * Richard Reiss (2009-2010) * Aliston Cullen (2008-2009) * Jonathan B. Wiener (2007-2008) * Kimberly M. Thompson (2006-2007) * Christopher Frey (2005-2006) * Baruch Fischhoff (2004-2005) * Caron Chess (2003-2004) * Bernard Goldstein (2002-2003) * Robin Cantor (2001-2002) * John Ahearne (2000-2001) * Roger E. Kasperson (1999-2000) * Gail Charnley (1998-1999) * Yacov Haimes (1997-1998) * Rae Zimmerman (1996-1997) * John Graham (1995-1996) * Elisabeth Pate-Cornell (1994-1995) * Robert G. Tardiff (1993-1994) * James D. Wilson (1992-1993) * D. Warner North (1991-1992) * Curtis C. Travis (1990-1991) * B. John Garrick (1989-1990) * Richard C. Schwing (1988-1989) * Vincent T. Covello (1987-1988) * Paul F. Deisler, Jr. (1986-1987) * Lester B. Lave (1985-1986) * Elizabeth L. Anderson (1984-1985) * Paul Slovic (1983-1984) * Chris G. Whipple (1982-1983) * Robert B. Cumming (1981-1982)Specialty Groups
Many SRA functions are organized through its specialty groups, which cover a wide range of risk analysis topics. * Advanced Materials and Technologies * Applied Risk Management * Decision Analysis and Risk * Dose Response * Ecological Risk Assessment * Economic and Benefits Analysis * Engineering and Infrastructure * Exposure Assessment * Foundational Issues in Risk Analysis * Justice, Equity and Risk * Microbial Risk Analysis * Occupational Health and Safety * Resilience Analysis * Risk Communication * Risk Policy and Law * Security and DefenseReferences
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