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Caron Chess
Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Human Ecology, Rutgers
University
Cook Office Bldg 205
55 Dudley Road
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Phone: 732-932-9153 x318
Fax: 732-932-6667
Caron Chess is Associate Professor in Rutgers University’s Department
of Human Ecology. Dr. Chess’ research interests include methods
to evaluate public participation and study of the impact of organizational
factors on public participation and risk communication. Her current research
includes exploration of organizational issues and communication about anthrax
in New Jersey, 2001. She currently serves on the National Academy of
Science’s committee on public participation and environmental decision-making
and has served on the National Academy of Sciences' Committee on Risk Characterization
and Board on Radioactive Waste Management, as well as the Institute of Medicine’s
Committee on NIH Research-Priority Setting. She is also past president of the
Society for Risk Analysis. Dr. Chess has authored not only peer-reviewed publications
in academic journals but also materials that are used widely by government
and industry practitioners. She coordinated programs for environmental
advocacy groups and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection prior
to joining academia.
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