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.

Expanding Enrollment Without the Individual Mandate
Dec 27, 2018
Recent changes to the Affordable Care Act, including the elimination of the individual mandate penalty, may reduce enrollment in the individual market. But research by alum Jodi Liu (cohort '12) and Prof. Christine Eibner finds that, even with these changes, options exist for increasing health coverage.
Monitoring Wage Loss for Injured Workers in California
Dec 27, 2018
Nicholas Broten (cohort '15) and RAND colleagues compared earnings losses for California workers who suffered a workplace injury or illness in 2014-15 against previous trends. They found that earnings have increased slightly but remain lower than the pre-recession average.
Annual Holiday Party Closes Out 2018
Dec 21, 2018
Students, faculty, staff and alumni gathered for a fun evening in December to celebrate the holidays (and the end of exams).
The Next Generation Initiative: Faculty Leaders Program in Policy Research and Analysis
Dec 20, 2018
The Faculty Leaders Program is a professional development program for faculty who work with students or in disciplines underrepresented in public policy. Part of the Pardee RAND Graduate School's Next Generation Initiative, the program awards fellowships to 12–15 selected faculty to participate in a week-long policy analysis summer program.
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.
What Does the Emerging Era of International Competition Look Like?
Dec 17, 2018
There is a general expectation of a new era of strategic competition, characterized by growing rivalry in the political, economic, and military spheres. But Tim McDonald (cohort '16), Prof. Michael Mazarr, and RAND colleagues found there is no consensus on what that means or what forms it could take. Theory and history can shed light on the coming era.
Win-Win Solutions for Syrian Refugees—and Their Hosts
Dec 13, 2018
Turkey, Lebanon, and Jordan have generously received the majority of Syrian refugees. Many are working, but their sheer numbers have strained local labor markets, public services, and social harmony. Gursel Aliyev (cohort '13) worked with professors Krishna Kumar and Kathryn Bouskill to explore which policies might help create new economic opportunities for both the refugees and host-nation workers.
Can Innovative Financing by the Public and Private Sectors Build on Momentum in Energy Efficiency Improvements for Affordable Multifamily Housing?
Dec 12, 2018
Nearly one in three American households in 2015 reported difficulty paying their energy bills or sustaining adequate home heating and cooling. Student Lisa Jonsson (cohort '14) and Prof. Aimee Curtright find that emerging models of energy services and financing show promise and could identify creative ways to increase access to funding that could preserve and improve home affordability for millions of Americans.
The Welcome Baby Program: An Implementation and Outcomes Evaluation
Dec 11, 2018
Findings from an evaluation of First 5 LA's Welcome Baby universal home visiting program showed significant variation across sites, but generally positive responses from participants. Melissa Felician (cohort '13), Maya Buenaventura ('14), and Lauren Davis ('15) contributed to the evaluation.
Assessing Online Campaigns Countering Violent Extremism
Dec 10, 2018
Efforts to counter violent extremism online have grown, but measuring their impact is complicated. An assessment of one such campaign by Kurt Klein (cohort '16) finds that individuals searching for violent jihadist or far-right content clicked on ads that offered alternative narratives at a rate on par with industry standards.
When Cyber Attacks Occur, Who Should Investigate?
Dec 6, 2018
Data breaches and cyberattacks cross geopolitical boundaries, targeting individuals, corporations and governments. Professors John Davis, Ben Boudreaux, and Jair Aguirre argue that creating a global body with a narrow focus on investigating and assigning responsibility for cyberattacks could be the first step to creating a digital world with accountability.
Students Compete in (and Win!) Hackathons
Dec 6, 2018
Sometimes described as "invention festivals," hackathons are multi-day events in which people collaborate intensively in an effort to solve a specific problem. Many hackathons involve technology — the word being a portmanteau of "hack" and "marathon" — but teams also include designers, subject-matter experts, and others. With the launch of the Tech and Narrative Lab, Pardee RAND has taken a leap into this area by hosting its own internal events and encouraging student participation in regional competitions.
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.
Opening Up the 5.9 GHz Frequency Band for WiFi Use Could Result in Significant Economic Benefits
Nov 29, 2018
Few empirically driven estimates explore how WiFi contributes to the economy. Students Diana Gehlhaus Carew, Nicholas Martin, and Jesse Lastunen (all cohort '15) filled this gap by estimating the potential economic value of opening the 5.9 GHz frequency band.
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.
Building a Pipeline of Wargaming Talent: A Two-Track Solution
Nov 15, 2018
On issues ranging from potential conflicts with Russia to the future of transportation and logistics, writes student Ellie Bartels (cohort '15) writes, senior Department of Defense leaders have increasingly turned to wargames to imagine the future of war and make long-term investments to confront the challenges ahead.
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.
Evaluation of Los Angeles County's Mental Health Community Engagement Campaign
Nov 14, 2018
A community engagement campaign sought to increase awareness of mental health access as a civil rights issue and to increase civic engagement. Student Lauren Davis (cohort '15) and colleagues found that youth who took part showed increased supportive and understanding attitudes toward mental illness, and empowerment and mobilization toward activism around mental health issues.
Pardee RAND Receives STEM Designation
Nov 12, 2018
Thanks to the school's new designation, international students who receive a Pardee RAND Ph.D. may now be eligible to work in the U.S. for three years before needing an H-1B visa. The Department of Homeland Security allows F-1 visa students who receive STEM degrees to apply for a 24-month extension of their visa.
Evaluating Savings Associated with LA County's Mental Health Programs
Oct 30, 2018
Los Angeles used its Mental Health Services Act funds to expand access to Full Service Partnership programs. Student Gulrez Azhar (cohort '14) and colleagues estimated that, over a five-year period, program outcomes were associated with $82.9 million cost savings, a 24 percent reduction in government spending.
Universities Are Improving Training of Future School Principals
Oct 30, 2018
Student Rachel Perera worked with Prof. Susan Gates and RAND colleagues to evaluate the University Principal Preparation Initiative, in which seven universities are beginning to change their principal preparation programs to better reflect the real-world demands of the job.
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.
School Welcomes Visiting Scholars from Coalition of Immokalee Workers
Oct 19, 2018
Pardee RAND was excited to welcome two visiting scholars in October, CIW co-founders Greg Asbed, a MacArthur "genius grant" awardee, and Steve Hitov, a long-time social justice lawyer. Their residency included several discussions of labor rights and worker-driven social responsibility.

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