Pardee RAND News & Events

Pardee RAND Graduate School students, alumni, and faculty are often in the news, writing blogs, publishing research, speaking at events, and more. Other pages (student blog posts, alumni news, faculty blog posts, featured research) provide filtered views of Pardee RAND news and announcements; here we present a complete compilation of ALL the news that's fit to share.

U.S.-China Tensions Are Unlikely to Lead to War
May 1, 2017
The U.S.-China relationship today may be trending towards greater tension, but the relative stability and overall low level of hostility make the prospect of an accidental escalation to war extremely unlikely, writes professor Timothy Heath.
Alum Yong-Sup Han Visits to Discuss North Korea
May 1, 2017
Alum Yong-Sup Han (cohort '88), vice president of the Research Institute on National Security Affairs at Korea National Defense University, visited RAND to discuss the U.S. defense policy toward North Korea. He was invited by the RAND Center for Asia Pacific Policy.
Mixed Messages: Is Cocaine Consumption in the U.S. Going Up or Down?
Apr 28, 2017
Data lags and the elimination of the Arrestee Drug Abuse Monitoring program complicate estimates of U.S. cocaine consumption. New users who haven't yet developed cocaine dependence are also a factor. Professor Beau Kilmer and alum Gregory Midgette (cohort '09) suggest it may be prudent to start planning for an increase in heavy use even before all of the evidence is in.
Students Present Research, Moderate Panels at APPAM Regional Student Conference
Apr 28, 2017
In lieu of the annual L.A. Policy Symposium, policy graduate students across Southern California gathered for the 2017 APPAM Regional Student Conference. Pardee RAND students made an impressive showing, with more than 20 presenting research or moderating panels.
2016-17 Brown Faculty Chairs Mix Work and Play
Apr 25, 2017
As Brown Faculty Chairs, professors Lisa Meredith and John Davis engaged with students across a range of academic activities. They also organized happy hours, lunches, and even a bike ride.
Lessons from Northern Uganda: Post-Conflict Integration of 'Children Born of War'
Apr 12, 2017
Children conceived as a result of sexual violence during armed conflict face socioeconomic marginalization, family rejection, stigmatization, and violence. Mahlet Woldetsadik (cohort '13) examines ways societies can address the unique needs of the thousands of "children born of war."
Drama over Health Care Continues
Apr 11, 2017
In this Call with the Experts, Prof Christine Eibner discusses the Affordable Care Act, what policymakers should consider, and changes that the current administration could make.
Rocky Road Ahead Likely for U.S.-China Relations
Apr 11, 2017
The first summit with President Trump and China's President Xi Jinping downplayed contentious issues like Taiwan and the South China Sea. But the differences run deep, writes professor Timothy Heath, and frustration is palpable on both sides. Moreover, the competition for international leadership continues.
Five Dead-Ends — and One Risky Opportunity — When Trump and Xi Talk North Korea
Apr 10, 2017
Alum Bruce Bennett (cohort '75) writes that, among President Trump's options, proposing a deal that gives the North Korean elite an alternative to its murderous and unstable leader could be the safest and most realistic way to sheath North Korean nuclear weapons and safeguard the American people.
How California Is Trying to Keep Autonomous Vehicle Development on Track
Apr 10, 2017
California's Department of Motor Vehicles recently proposed new regulations governing the testing and deployment of autonomous vehicles. Professor Nidhi Kalra asks, will this help retain the state's status as a testing and deployment ground for the technology, and will it make California safer?
Regional APPAM Conference in April to Feature a Record 18 Students
Apr 10, 2017
At APPAM's 2017 California Regional Student Conference, 18 Pardee RAND students will present their research across a wide variety of policy areas.
Why Prison Education Matters
Apr 6, 2017
In this Events @ RAND podcast, Prof Lois Davis and a panel of experts discuss the costs and benefits of using education to stop the prison revolving door, and the effectiveness of programs like The Last Mile, which prepares inmates for reentry by providing them with marketable skills.
RAND Annual Report Features 'The Pardee RAND Advantage'
Apr 4, 2017
The 2016 RAND Annual Report includes 10 pages about Pardee RAND students, research, innovation, courses, and more. Featured student projects include the Food-Energy-Water Index, investing in traffic safety, women in the Marine Corps infantry, virtual currency, and identifying disease hot-spots.
Alum Vilamovska Receives Award for Service to Poland
Apr 3, 2017
Anna-Marie Vilamovska (cohort '05) is one of the youngest recipients of Poland's Commander Cross of the Order of Merit, which was bestowed upon her in December for her contributions to the development of Polish-Bulgarian cooperation.
Just Right: Combatting Childhood Obesity Through Portion Size
Mar 27, 2017
Single-serving guidelines can help kids avoid eating too much when eating out. Student Cameron Wright (cohort '12) and professor Deborah Cohen created this infographic summarizing right-sized portions for kids.
Strategic Consequences of U.S. Withdrawal from TPP
Mar 27, 2017
America's withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership has exacerbated doubts about U.S. international leadership and America's role in Asia. Professor Timothy Heath says future trade agreements could face similar fates until they do a better job outlining how domestic workers can prosper.
Murder, Missiles, and Messages from North Korea
Mar 24, 2017
Pyongyang launched a ballistic missile on February 12 — one day before Kim Jong Nam, half brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, was murdered in Malaysia — and four more on March 6. Alum Bruce Bennett (cohort '75) asks, What would lead North Korea to carry out these provocations?
Wages, Employment, and STEM Education in Appalachia
Mar 22, 2017
Student Nicholas Broten (cohort '15) coauthored an ongoing assessment of employment and wages in energy and advanced manufacturing industries in the Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia region. The report captures trends about which counties might have greater demand for educating or employing local talent in STEM careers.
Why China Will Not Unify with Taiwan by 2020
Mar 21, 2017
The prospects for peaceful unification of China and Taiwan continue to dim. Nothing Beijing has tried to woo or coerce Taiwan has worked. For those determined to compel Taiwan's unification, military subjugation remains a last option. But it would only worsen China's security environment, writes professor Timothy Heath.
Testing the Scenario Hypothesis via an Experimental Comparison
Mar 16, 2017
Alumni Jordan Fischbach (cohort '04) and Zhimin Mao (cohort '11), along with professor Robert Lempert and other RAND researchers, undertook an experimental comparison of scenarios and forecasts to see which was most useful in a complex decision environment. The results offer lessons for designing decision support tools.
Five Myths About American Obesity
Mar 13, 2017
Two in three Americans are overweight or obese. There are popular theories about what's causing the obesity epidemic but research does not support them. What is clear, write alum Ruopeng An (cohort '08) and professor Roland Sturm, is that most U.S. adults eat too many calories.
On 'Hidden Figures' and Being the Only Woman in the Room
Mar 12, 2017
A new film tells the true story of talented women who experienced racial and gender discrimination at NASA in the early 1960s. Like many women, they gained acceptance over time by being great at what they do. Dean Susan Marquis writes that women at RAND have also been pioneers in their fields and are familiar with being the only woman in the room.
Winter 2017 Alumni Newsletter Available Online
Mar 10, 2017
Pardee RAND's alumni newsletter features articles about the Charles Wolf memorial, our distinguished visiting professors, a new tech lab and design studio, an upcoming APPAM student conference, and more.
Alumni Evaluate the Jinan City Water Ecological Development Implementation Plan
Mar 9, 2017
Alumni David Groves (cohort '01) and Zhimin Mao (cohort '11) as well as professors Debra Knopman and Nidhi Kalra, evaluated potential effects of demand and climate uncertainties on investments recently undertaken by the Jinan Municipal Water Resources Bureau according to the Jinan City Water Ecological Development Implementation Plan, and assessed the potential of new investments and management strategies to help Jinan meet its long-term water resources goals.
Death by Nerve Gas: Two Arrests, Many Questions in Attack in Malaysia
Mar 7, 2017
Details about the murder of Kim Jong-Un's half-brother are still being uncovered. If a firm connection to North Korea can be made, others in the region should react strongly. writes alum Bruce Bennett (cohort '75). Otherwise, Kim may conclude that further provocations are worth it.

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