FACULTY AWARD: Weber honored for insights on risk and decisions

By the Office of Communications on Dec. 16, 2016, 4 p.m.

The Society for Risk Analysis has recognized Elke Weber, the Gerhard R. Andlinger Professor in Energy and the Environment, and professor of psychology and public affairs, with the Distinguished Achievement Award, the society's highest honor. Weber was honored for her insightful contributions to understanding how people perceive risks and make decisions.

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