American Society of Safety Engineers News |
Michael Nowak |
for immediate release |
DES PLAINES, IL (November 17, 2005) — Encouraging research in the field of safety to help reduce injuries for workers countrywide, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Foundation today announced the 2006 ASSE Foundation/Liberty Mutual Safety Research Fellowship Program. Up to two fellows will be chosen to conduct research at the Hopkinton, MA-based Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety, having access to current research projects, equipment, and research scientists onsite.
The ASSE Foundation/Liberty Mutual Safety Research Fellowship promotes research in occupational safety, expands upon current safety practices, and creates the groundwork for fellows to further pursue safety research. Spending four to six weeks at the Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety to complete their research, fellows will each write an article for the ASSE Professional Safety or the ASSE Foundation's Advocate . Fellows receive a stipend of up to $9,500 from the ASSE Foundation to cover expenses.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens and possess a Ph.D. degree or be working towards a Master's or Ph.D. degree. ASSE members and applicants enrolled or holding appointments in an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited safety program will be given special consideration. Research fellowship applications must be submitted by March 1, 2006. Applications and guidelines for the fellowships are available at www.asse.org/Foundation.
ASSE Foundation Chair Kennith D. Brock, CSP, said, "We are proud of Liberty Mutual's efforts in helping the safety research community, the fellowship program and the ASSE Foundation. Liberty Mutual not only provides support to safety research, but also aids students through an annual scholarship and the recent ASSE Future Safety Leaders Conference."
Recognized throughout the world, the Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety conducts original investigations into job-related accidents, injuries, and disability and publishes the results in peer-reviewed, scientific journals. The institute is the only occupational safety research facility owned and operated by an insurance company.
Boston-based Liberty Mutual Group ( www.libertymutual.com ) is a leading global insurer and sixth largest property and casualty insurer in the U.S. whose largest line is auto based on 2003 direct written premiums. Liberty Mutual Group employs more than 38,000 people in nearly 900 offices throughout the world.
Chartered in 1990, the ASSE Foundation receives funding from corporations and voluntary donations from ASSE members - individual and through chapters countrywide for applied safety research, scholarships, fellowships, internships and professional development.
Founded in 1911, the Des Plaines, IL-based ASSE is the oldest and largest professional safety organization and is committed to protecting people, property and the environment. Its 30,000 occupational safety, health and environmental professional members manage, supervise, research and consult on safety, health, transportation and environmental issues in all industries, government, labor and education. For more information check ASSE's website at www.asse.org.