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Adapting to a Changing Climate in Southeast Florida

Jun 6, 2018

Florida's Miami-Dade and Broward counties are vulnerable to flooding and intrusion of saltwater into drinking water. These risks are driven by sea level rise, changes in precipitation, and urban development. Alum David Groves (cohort '01) and colleagues ask, how can the region adapt?
The Case for Corequisites: What Are the Ingredients of Success?

May 23, 2018

More than two-thirds of community college students and 40 percent of four-year college students take at least one developmental education course. Alum Lindsey Daugherty (cohort '05) writes that states and colleges across the United States are experimenting with innovative approaches to developmental education to improve graduation rates for struggling students.
Five Thoughts on Jerusalem, Gaza, and What's in Between

May 15, 2018

Dozens of people have been killed and over 2,000 injured in protests in the Gaza Strip along the border with Israel. Alum Shira Efron (cohort '11) says continued clashes are expected until the fundamental problems of the strip are solved, including the governance vacuum, the Palestinian Authority-Hamas rift, and the conflict with Israel.
Sharon Arnold to Receive Fourth Alumni Leadership Award

May 3, 2018

Noting her leadership in government and contributions to the nonprofit world, Dean Susan Marquis announced that Sharon Arnold (cohort '85) will receive Pardee RAND's fourth biennial Alumni Leadership Award at the school's Commencement and Alumni Weekend on June 15.
Understanding Government Telework

Apr 23, 2018

Alum Bonnie Triezenberg (cohort '14) contributed to a report examining U.S. government practices regarding working from home, the benefits of these policies, and their possible challenges—especially for employees in the national security sector.
Now's the Time to Act on Guantanamo

Apr 16, 2018

Most of the 41 terror suspects who remain confined at Guantanamo Bay are unlikely to be released from custody any time soon. Alum Jack Riley (cohort '88) says moving their trials from U.S. military to U.S. federal judges could give detainees their long-denied day in court and possibly help deliver judicial closure to the families of terror victims.
Arthur Brooks to Step Down from AEI

Apr 12, 2018

After 10 years as president of the American Enterprise Institute, alum Arthur Brooks (cohort '96) will be leaving his post in mid-2019. He sat down for an interview on the Modern Conservative/Washington Examiner podcast to discuss what's next.
Thorpe Applauds Reduction in Drug Prices

Apr 11, 2018

In an Orlando Sentinel commentary, alum Ken Thorpe (cohort '80), chairman of the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease, says the FDA commissioner's efforts to eliminate unnecessary delays in the drug-approval process are paying dividends, driving down drug costs for average Americans.
Alum Montoya Explains the Need for Effective Education Management Information Systems

Apr 10, 2018

Silvia Montoya (cohort '06), director of the UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), writes: "It may sound dry and dusty, but an education management information system lies at the very heart of efforts to monitor progress towards the world’s education goals."
Alum Ghez on Hidden Impact of the Populist Wave

Apr 10, 2018

"Most institutions don’t disappear, they just become irrelevant," says alum Jeremy Ghez (cohort '06). This is the challenge the EU faces, but he adds, “The EU is at its best when it’s able to take care of vulnerable populations, contain populist waves, and bring countries together.”
How the U.S. Air Force Could Retain More Female Officers

Apr 10, 2018

Women are underrepresented among the Air Force's senior leadership compared with their representation among the lower ranks. Alum Stefan Zavislan (cohort '14) helped conduct focus groups with female officers, which identified key retention factors and potential ways to improve Air Force policies and programs to address female officer retention.
Alum, Prof Argue "We Need Open Policy Analysis"

Apr 6, 2018

Alum Fernando Hoces de la Guardia (cohort '13) and Prof. Sean Grant write that policy analysis should adopt the transparent, open, and reproducible research practices espoused in related disciplines and recommend how key stakeholders in evidence-based policy can make open policy analysis the norm.
Sood Examines Financial Burden of Healthcare Utilization in Consumer-Directed Health Plans (CDHP)

Apr 6, 2018

Using commercial claims data from 2011 through 2013, alum Neeraj Sood (cohort '99) found that CDHP enrollment led to a significant increase in financial burden associated with healthcare utilization, especially for those with lower incomes and those with chronic conditions.
Alum Bennett on Preparing for U.S.-North Korea Talks

Apr 5, 2018

Upon returning from his 114th trip to the Korean Peninsula, alum Bruce Bennett (cohort '75) offered his analysis of recent developments in North Korea and suggested strategies for putting pressure on Kim Jong-un at the negotiating table.
How Do Calorie Labels Affect Consumers?

Mar 28, 2018

In standard restaurant settings, displaying the calorie content on restaurant menus slightly reduced the amount ordered without affecting consumer satisfaction, according to research by alum Helen Wu (cohort '07), students Crystal Huang ('13) and Cameron Wright ('12), and Prof. Roland Sturm.
Understanding and Shaping the Ongoing Korea Crisis

Mar 26, 2018

Upon return from his latest trip to the Korean Peninsula, alum Bruce Bennett (cohort '75) offered RAND and Pardee RAND alumni and supporters his analysis of the recent appearance of a détente between North and South Korea. He also explained U.S. options for shaping the ongoing crisis and suggest new opportunities to pressure North Korea toward denuclearization.
Alum Robalino on "How to Create Jobs Fast"

Mar 26, 2018

When it comes to accelerating job creation, writes alum David Robalino (cohort '95) of the World Bank Jobs Group, the answer has often been public works programs and wage subsidies. Instead, he says, policymakers should consider programs that support the provision of social services and offer capital subsidies or matching grants to existing or potential providers.
Alum Assesses U.S. Strategy toward Cyber-Enabled Economic Warfare

Mar 22, 2018

Alum Samantha Ravich (cohort '92) is the principal investigator on two projects at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. She warns that the U.S. government is inadequately structured to properly and comprehensively detect, evaluate, and address cyber-enabled economic threats.
After Brexit: Economic Prospects for the UK, EU, and U.S.

Mar 20, 2018

The United Kingdom is scheduled to leave the European Union in March, 2019, but there is uncertainty about whether the break will be "soft," "hard," or even final. At this RAND/Pardee RAND Alumni Association event in RAND's Washington office, Ambassador Charles Ries and RAND senior economist Howard Shatz discussed Brexit options and how they could impact U.S. economic, foreign policy, and security interests.
Winter 2018 Issue of Findings Now Online

Mar 16, 2018

With details about Commencement Weekend; features on alumni Mark Schuster and Josh Weed; photos from the APPAM regional conference, the holiday party, and the inaugural ping pong tournament organized by Brown Faculty Chairs; and much more, the winter issue of our quarterly newsletter continues Pardee RAND's goal of informing and entertaining alumni.
Q&A with Mark Schuster, Founding Dean of Kaiser Med School

Mar 15, 2018

Alum Mark Schuster (cohort '91) says he sees many similarities between the Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine, where he is the founding dean, and Pardee RAND: "The school is innovating and reinventing public policy graduate education much like we are reinventing medical education." He also shares how Pardee RAND has influenced his career.
Gaza on the Brink

Mar 9, 2018

The combined risk of violence and pandemic in Gaza makes this small coastal enclave a ticking time bomb, writes Prof. Shira Efron (alum, cohort '11). While neither Israel nor the U.S. has the solutions to all of Gaza's water and health woes, the United States' decision to withhold funding to the U.N. Relief and Works Agency could only make things worse.
Giving Spotlight: Josh and Kristin Weed Continue Family Tradition

Mar 6, 2018

For alum Josh Weed (cohort '01) and his wife Kristin, giving back to Pardee RAND is a family affair. They have a strong sense of giving back to the school, and are regular donors. They also attend commencement whenever possible, and Josh conducts alumni interviews with applicants to school.
Ready, Set, College

Mar 5, 2018

With at least $1 billion going toward developmental education, writes alum Lindsay Daugherty (cohort '05), states and colleges have started to rethink their approaches to reform. But it may be too soon for states to put into place broad “one size fits all” policies. In the meantime, should states do nothing?
Alum Discusses His JAMA Paper on Diagnostic Error

Feb 27, 2018

The Institute of Medicine described diagnostic error as the next frontier in patient safety. However, alum Daniel Waxman (cohort '10) found the rate of cardiovascular misdiagnoses hasn't changed much since 2007. "If we want to do better, we will need to do something qualitatively different from what we have done in the past," he says.