Al Blumstein Honored by National Academy of Science
The Council of the National Academy of Sciences has initiated a new "National Associates" program to recognize extraordinary contributions to the National Academies, naming Al Blumstein to the panel. The designation recognizes pro-bono service to National Research Council and Institute of Medicine programs.
Many dedicated individuals serve without compensation on committees of the National Academies. In fact, 6,080 individuals were members of one or more of the 580 committees active in the year 2001. In addition, nearly 2,000 individuals served anonymously as reviewers of one or more reports that year. This service is highly valued, honored, and appreciated both within the National Academies and by government and the public at large. Our work in advising government and the public on matters of science, technology, and health would not be possible without this dedicated commitment of experts to provide the nation with their wisdom and advice.
The purpose of the National Associates designation is formally to recognize the extraordinary service of some of these individuals. The NRC Chair designates individuals for this special honor under guidelines established by the NRC Governing Board. Membership in the Associates is for life, recognizing past service, and new designations will be made annually.
Carnegie Mellon professors receiving this designation are:
| John L. Anderson Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA |
Stephen E. Fienberg Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA |
| Alfred Blumstein Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA |
M. Granger Morgan Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA |
| William F. Eddy Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA |
Robert M. White Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA |