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Baruch Fischhoff, Howard Heinz University Professor at Carnegie Mellon University, specializes in Engineering Public Policy. He received his BS in Mathematics and Psychology from Wayne State University and both his MA and PhD in Psychology from Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Fischhoff is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Medicine, and he has held leadership roles such as President of the Society for Judgment and Decision Making and the Society for Risk Analysis. His work focuses on risk communication, decision-making, and behavioral science, with notable publications including 'Risk Communication: The Mental Models Approach' and 'Intelligence Analysis: Behavioral and Social Science Foundations.' He has received numerous awards, including the APA’s Award for Distinguished Service to Psychology and an honorary Doctorate of Humanities from Lund University. Fischhoff has also chaired significant advisory committees for organizations such as the Food and Drug Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.
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