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.

Alum Arthur Brooks Tells Americans to Answer Hate with Love
Jul 8, 2019
Arthur Brooks (cohort '96) spoke at a RAND event to discuss his new book, Love Your Enemies: How Decent People Can Save America from the Culture of Contempt. He stressed that we don't have to disagree less, but we do have to disagree better.
In Remembrance: Martin Feldstein, Pardee RAND Distinguished Visitor
Jun 19, 2019
Martin Feldstein passed away in June 2019 at the age of 79, and was a distinguished visitor and frequent Pardee RAND speaker.
Findings Highlights Donors, Scholars, and Transitions
Jun 5, 2019
The spring issue of our quarterly newsletter showcases the many ways we support our students, alumni, and faculty. From scholarships to mentoring, and networking opportunities to continuing education — even summer reading recommendations for fun and personal development — Pardee RAND has it all.
Ethics in Scientific Research
Jun 5, 2019
An analysis by student Carlos Ignacio Gutierrez, Prof. Tepring Piquado, and several RAND colleagues examines how ethics are created, monitored, and enforced, finds which ethical principles are common across scientific disciplines, explores how these ethics might vary geographically, and discusses how emerging topics are shaping future ethics.
Professors Reflect on Brown Faculty Chair Residencies
Jun 3, 2019
Jeffrey Wasserman, Malcolm Williams, and Tepring Piquado each spent a month in residence at Pardee RAND this academic year, meeting with and mentoring students both in academic settings and through social activities. They reflected on their experiences afterwards.
Inaugural Brunch Honors Donors and Scholars
May 20, 2019
Dean Susan Marquis and RAND president and CEO Michael Rich hosted an inaugural brunch in May to recognize scholarship and dissertation award recipients and to celebrate the philanthropic supporters whose generosity has helped make their education possible.
Facts vs. Opinions: How the News Is Changing in the Digital Age
May 14, 2019
Technology has transformed how people get information. But it has also affected the way that information is produced, shared, and disseminated. Students Steven Davenport (cohort '15), Shawn Smith ('17), and Mahlet Tebeka ('17) worked with professors Jennifer Kavanagh and William Marcellino to investigate how much the presentation of news has actually changed over the last three decades.
Getting to Know the Competition
May 13, 2019
Americans are facing a new reality in global great power relations that will define the trajectory of U.S. foreign policy for the foreseeable future. Prof. Cortez Cooper argues that understanding China's threat perceptions, while remaining clear-eyed regarding differences in objectives, is essential to developing strategies to deter conflict.
Addressing the College Completion Problem
May 9, 2019
More than half of students who enter college end up dropping out without ever completing a degree or certificate. Time and money are wasted without the benefits of a degree. Alum Lindsey Daugherty argues that, while colleges are experimenting with novel techniques to boost completion rates, strategic support from the federal government could further these efforts.
Academics, Diversity, and Mentoring: Staff Transitions, New Positions
May 3, 2019
Pardee RAND recently announced three faculty transitions. Angel O'Mahony is the new assistant dean for academic affairs, Tepring Piquado is the new inclusion, diversity, and equity advisor (IDEA), and Dave Baiocchi is a second-year advisor who will help the school develop mentoring programs.
Interactive Map Highlights Social and Economic Policy Research Around the World
Apr 25, 2019
Pardee RAND students and RAND researchers conduct extensive work and write about social and economic policy issues in nearly every country around the world. An interactive map lists and links to that research by country, making the content more accessible.
Blockchain: The Second Decade
Apr 16, 2019
Blockchain, which was invented in 2008, is now in its second decade. To help students and alumni understand the implications of this disruptive technology, Career Services welcomed four experts in a discussion of potential commercial and regulatory approaches.
Students, Alumni Thank Gery Ryan
Apr 12, 2019
Gery Ryan stepped down in March after more than five years as assistant dean for academic affairs. Students and alumni were quick to express their appreciation for his support of their academic careers and progress. (They are also glad Ryan will continue to teach several courses and offer snacks to office visitors.)
Spending Estimates Under Medicare for All
Apr 10, 2019
Under a Medicare for All plan similar to some proposals being discussed in Congress, alum Jodi Liu (cohort '12) and Prof. Christine Eibner calculate that total health expenditures would be an estimated 1.8 percent higher in 2019, relative to the status quo. While this is a small change in national spending, the federal government's health spending would increase substantially, rising by an estimated 221 percent.
(Grey's) Anatomy of an Opioid Crisis
Apr 8, 2019
More than 130 Americans die every day after overdosing on opioids. So when one of the most popular shows on network television made opioid misuse a major plotline, alum Bradley Stein (cohort '97) and Prof. Sarah MacCarthy paid especially rapt attention to how the show would present this public health crisis. How closely would it mirror reality? Pretty closely, for the narrow slice of the opioid crisis it addressed.
Principal Pipelines Benefit Students and Reduce Principal Turnover
Apr 8, 2019
Six urban districts implemented principal pipelines, a strategic approach to the hiring, preparation, evaluation, and support of school leaders. Student Emilio R. Chavez-Herrerias (cohort '14) found that the efforts were feasible, affordable, and effective. The schools not only outperformed comparison schools in both math and reading, but they also improved principal retention.
Addressing Surprise Medical Bills Without Raising the Cost of Health Care
Apr 1, 2019
Patients who try to stay within their insurers' networks can be hit with surprise bills when they unknowingly receive care from out-of-network physicians. Erin Duffy (cohort '15) and Profs. Chapin White and Mark Friedberg ask how much a physician should be paid for providing a service that is critical but rendered without the patient's ready ability to choose an in-network provider.
Alum Examines Why Women Leave the Coast Guard, and What Could Encourage Them to Stay
Mar 29, 2019
Women leave the Coast Guard at higher rates than men. Through focus groups, alum David Schulker (cohort '07) uncovered concerns about work environment, career issues, and personal life matters. More inclusive personnel policies could help the Coast Guard address these concerns and retain more women.
Seismic Safety Upgrades May Cost California Hospitals Billions
Mar 28, 2019
David Catt (cohort '16) worked with alum Daniel Waxman ('10) and several professors to estimate the cost to California hospitals of seismic retrofitting. The upgrades could cost between $34 billion and $143 billion statewide, but a third of hospitals are already in some form of financial distress.
How to Ensure Quality Drinking Water Service for All? One Option Is Fewer Utilities.
Mar 26, 2019
California's Human Right to Water Bill declares that “every human being has the right to safe, clean, affordable, and accessible water adequate for human consumption, cooking, and sanitary purposes.” Student David Catt and professors Miriam Marlier and Michelle Miro say one clear barrier to reaching this target is the sheer number of small water utilities that pose service sustainability and public health risks to their customers.
Lessening Leakages: How Water Systems Can Learn From Smart Electric Grids
Mar 22, 2019
As drought and population growth place increasing pressure on water supply, the need to save and efficiently manage Southern California's water resources becomes increasingly critical. Student Jalal Awan (cohort 17) and professors Miriam Marlier and Michelle Miro suggest that a single information and communication technology platform could go a long way toward moving water utilities from reactive to proactive maintenance practices.
How Has the Israel-China Relationship Evolved?
Mar 21, 2019
Since the early 2000s, relations between China and Israel have expanded in areas like diplomacy, trade, investment, construction, educational partnerships, scientific cooperation, and tourism. Alum Shira Efron (cohort '11) and student Emily Haskel ('16) examine what challenges the relationship poses for Israel and the United States.
Increasing Groundwater Reliance in L.A. County Means Dealing with Extensive Contamination
Mar 12, 2019
Advances in the information available on groundwater quality and contamination could help community water systems avoid health hazards and better ensure a safe drinking water supply, write Alexandra Huttinger (cohort '17) and professors Michelle Miro and Miriam Marlier.
Building a Capacity Framework for U.S. City Diplomacy
Mar 11, 2019
As U.S. cities are home to two thirds of the population, the practice of city diplomacy has become essential for local communities to thrive in a globalized society. Sohaela Amiri (cohort '16) asks, What are the necessary skills, capabilities, and resources required to craft an effective global engagement strategy?
Pardee RAND Joins Network to Advance Public Interest Technology
Mar 11, 2019
Pardee RAND is proud to be a charter member of the Public Interest Technology University Network, a partnership of 21 colleges and universities dedicated to building the nascent field of public interest technology and growing a new generation of civic-minded technologists.

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