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Indeed, some believe that Murray's work on the commission mandates an awareness of the complexity of harnessing an engineering team, moreso than direct experience with fuel science.
Geophysics and Engineering Sciences Professor James R. Rice said that while he does not think Murray has "any specific experience" with oil- and petroleum-related issues, Murray's time at Livermore Labs represents a crucial element of her work history that "properly equips" Murray for her role on the...
The seven members of the bipartisan commission, created by an executive order from President Barack Obama, will have their first meeting in mid-July, according to The New York Times.
This type of commission is not uncommon in the wake of such a large calamity, according to Kennedy School Professor Herman “Dutch” B. Leonard ’74, who specializes in crisis management.
“I think it was done because it makes sense to do,” Leonard said, adding that the executive order that established the commission, which he believes will succeed in mitigating future similar disasters, piggybacks on current high public outrage regarding the dangers of unregulated offshore...