The prestigious, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has endorsed the nomination of Dr. David Michaels to become Assistant Secretary of Labor for The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). In a letter to Senator Tom Harkin, Chairman of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, Albert H. Teich, Director of Science & Policy Programs for AAAS enthusiastically endorsed the Michael’s nomination.
Teich wrote, “My colleagues and I agree wholeheartedly. Michaels is an expert on the health effects of exposure to toxic chemicals and understands the ways that science can be used- and misused- in legal and regulatory decision making. Much of his research and policy work has focused on the health of the disadvantaged.”
Michael’s was the recipient of AAAS Scientific Freedom and Responsibility Award, an annual prize created by the AAAS in 1980 to “honor scientists and engineers whose exemplary actions have served foster scientific freedom and responsibility.”
The AAAS’s endorsement letter in support of the nomination further stated, …. “The citation on Dr. Michaels's award recognizes him both for his " commitment to obtaining justice for workers whose health has suffered from working in nuclear weapons programs and for his advocacy for scientific integrity in public policy making."
The American Association for the Advancement of Science,
"Triple A-S" (AAAS), is an international non-profit organization dedicated to advancing science around the world by serving as an educator, leader, spokesperson and professional association. In addition to organizing membership activities, AAAS publishes the journal Science, as well as many scientific newsletters, books and reports, and spearheads programs that raise the bar of understanding for science worldwide.
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