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North Korea's Expanding Nuclear Program Drives a Complex Set of Problems

Jan 11, 2019

North Korean provocations and threats have created an unstable environment on the Korean Peninsula. The U.S. and its allies must attend to four interconnected problems. Failure to prepare will increase the chance of miscalculation and constrain options to reduce the likelihood or gravity of future conflicts.
Holistic Representation Can Reduce Incarceration and Save Taxpayer Dollars

Jan 11, 2019

An innovative approach to defending poor clients prevented more than 1 million days of incarceration over 10 years, without reducing public safety.
Book Review: The Heart of War—Misadventures in the Pentagon

Jan 8, 2019

Alum Jonathan Wong (cohort '12) thinks both Washington insiders and the general public may be inspired by Kathleen McCinnis's The Heart of War. The novel prompts readers to think more realistically about the Pentagon and its role in policymaking.
Challenges to the Integration of Syrian Refugees

Dec 18, 2018

The successful resettlement of Syrian refugees is dependent on political commitment coupled with public support and community engagement, according to research by student Gabriela Armenta (cohort '15) and alum Mahal Woldetsadik ('13). Social and economic policies to address the crisis require a combined effort in planning, implementing, monitoring, and assessing initiatives, and sharing data with stakeholders.
Fall 2018 Alumni Newsletter Highlights Hackathons, New Cohort

Dec 6, 2018

Pardee RAND's latest cohort arrived this fall for a two-week bootcamp that included a policy analysis immersion, one of the newest elements of the school's redesign. The Tech & Narrative Lab also broadened student horizons through an opioid hackathon, and Career Services engaged dozens of alumni through a series of new activities.
New Career Services Events Increase Alumni Engagement

Dec 6, 2018

Many of Pardee RAND's career-focused events would not be possible without alumni participation. Nearly two dozen alumni helped mentor and network with students through exciting new activities this fall.
Why North Korea Sanctions Relief Is Inappropriate at This Time

Nov 26, 2018

In early 2018, Kim Jong Un signaled that he was ready to negotiate with the United States on abandoning North Korea's nuclear weapons. But since then, Pyongyang hasn't taken steps to denuclearize. Alum Bruce Bennett (cohort '75) says the DPRK's actions speak louder than its words.
Celebrating the Career of Alum Jeffrey Wasserman

Nov 26, 2018

RAND Vice President Jeffrey Wasserman (cohort '85) retired in October after 33 years of service to RAND and 13 years teaching and leading at Pardee RAND Graduate School — but first we threw him a big party.
Pardee RAND Well Represented at APPAM DC Conference

Nov 14, 2018

Two students presented posters; one student and six alumni presented papers during panel discussions, and 3 professors participated in panels at the annual APPAM Fall Conference. Additionally, two alumni and a professor received "40 for 40 Fellowships" to attend.
Remembering Meredith Kilgore

Nov 14, 2018

Alum Meredith Lamar Kilgore (cohort '98) passed away on October 17. He had a long career in health care and health care policy and was most recently the chair of the Department of Health Care Organization and Policy and director of the Program in Outcomes Research in the School of Public Health at the University of Alabama, Birmingham.
Committed to Improving Health Care Policy: Q&A with Jodi Liu

Oct 23, 2018

Alum Jodi Liu (cohort '12), an associate policy researcher at RAND, studies how to deliver high-quality care and how to pay for it. She discusses her assessment of a single-payer health care proposal in New York State and the supply-and-demand challenges that might arise if an Alzheimer's treatment became available.
Alum: In Opioid Policy, One Size Does Not Fit All

Oct 12, 2018

Congress is addressing the opioid epidemic through new legislation intended to increase access to treatment using medications such as methadone and buprenorphine. Alum Bradley Stein (cohort '97) says further investments may be required to make counseling more available, increase Medicaid reimbursement for drug treatment, and reduce the stigma associated with mental health treatment.
North Korea's Actions Speak Louder Than Its Words

Oct 11, 2018

Kim Jong Un has regularly promised to denuclearize, writes alum Bruce Bennett (cohort '75), but he's been all talk. And this year, North Korea has probably built five to nine more nuclear weapons. There are steps that could make a difference if taken before the North Korean nuclear weapon threat grows any further.
How to Solve the Water Crisis in Gaza

Sep 26, 2018

Gaza has long had water and sanitation challenges, but today it's in a state of emergency. Research by alumni Shira Efron (cohort '11) and Jordan Fischbach ('04), student Rouslan Karimov ('15), and Prof. Melinda Moore finds that the crisis could be resolved through infrastructure investment, but political complications and other barriers remain.
OJT Project Leads to Decade of Research Collaboration

Sep 7, 2018

For more than a decade, alum Kartika Palar (cohort '06) and professor Kathryn Derose have been working together to reduce food insecurity among people with HIV. Student Gabriela Armenta ('15) recently joined them on a novel project in the Dominican Republic.
Alumni Evaluate Health Care Payment Reform Pilot

Aug 31, 2018

California's Global Payment Program seeks to improve health care for the state's uninsured by providing funds for both traditional and non-traditional services, settings, and providers. Alumni Jodi Liu (cohort '12) and Denise Quigley ('91) conducted a mid-point evaluation that found broad improvement.
Remembering Greg Carter, RGI's First Graduate

Aug 28, 2018

When the RAND Graduate Institute opened its doors, Gregory Carter (cohort '70) was one of the first three students. Carter passed away in July.
Tech Lab Pilot Game Encourages Political Discourse

Aug 24, 2018

New alum Claire O'Hanlon (cohort '13) created ControVersus as part of Pardee RAND's initial Tech Lab Pilot. The multiplayer card game helps people talk about politics and understand each other in a fun, nonjudgmental format. Her new website offers the game as a free download.
Potential Benefits for Most New Yorkers but No Free Lunch: Tough Decisions for Single-Payer Health Care in New York

Aug 6, 2018

A single-payer plan in New York would shift health-care spending to the state instead of private insurers, writes alum Jodi Liu (cohort '12). As with any far-reaching legislation, there are trade-offs and it is important that policymakers consider the impact of the single-payer plan in totality.
New York's Proposed Single-Payer Plan Could Expand Coverage Without More Spending

Aug 1, 2018

The New York Health Act could provide insurance to all New York State residents without increasing overall spending if administrative costs are reduced and growth in provider payment rates is restrained, according to research by alum Jodi Liu (cohort '12), student Jamie Ryan ('17), and professors Christine Eibner, Sarah Nowak, and Chapin White. New taxes, instead of premiums and out-of-pocket payments, would finance the program.
Building Resilience in an Urban Coastal Environment

Jul 31, 2018

Research by alum Jordan Fischbach (cohort '04) examines the potential effects of climate change and sea level rise on flood risk, ecosystems, and water quality in New York City's Jamaica Bay, and how flood risk can be reduced while also improving water quality, restoring habitat, and improving resilience to extreme weather events.
Findings Highlights Commencement 2018

Jun 28, 2018

The Commencement issue of Pardee RAND's alumni newsletter includes articles about our biennial celebration, an interview with the Alumni Leadership Award recipient, and a spotlight on alumni donors Jeffrey Wasserman and Ted Harshberger.
Giving Spotlight: Alumni Jeffrey Wasserman and Ted Harshberger

Jun 25, 2018

Ted Harshberger (cohort '86) and Jeffrey Wasserman ('85) have long — and strong — ties not only to Pardee RAND but to the RAND Corporation itself. Ted is the Vice President and Director of Project AIR FORCE, and Jeffrey is the Vice President and Director of RAND Health. So it is no surprise that — when it comes time to support their alma mater and their company — Jeffrey and Ted don't hesitate.
Tim Smith's Graduate Address Takes Audience on a Wild Ride

Jun 19, 2018

In his graduate address at Commencement 2018, alum Tim Smith (cohort '13) compared writing his dissertation to hitchhiking across the Southwest. Intrigued? A video and his prepared remarks are both available online.
Q&A with Alumni Leadership Award Winner Sharon Arnold

Jun 18, 2018

Sharon Arnold (cohort '85) received Pardee RAND's fourth Alumni Leadership Award during Commencement Weekend 2018. She sat down for a Q&A about her experience at the School and how her time at RAND has influenced her career, and also spoke at the Celebratory Dinner on Friday, June 15.