Student-Authored Publications

Pardee RAND Graduate School students participate in many RAND research projects through their On-the-Job Training. These projects provide students with tremendous opportunities to publish their work in RAND reports and peer-reviewed journals. In fact, many of our students develop an impressive publications record during their tenure at Pardee RAND, which enables them to compete successfully for positions at universities and other research institutions.

Below is a list of publications that our students have recently authored or co-authored. The list provides an excellent illustration of the range of publications that our students have had a hand in developing.

2018

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  Assessing Outcomes of Online Campaigns Countering Violent Extremism: A Case Study of the Redirect Method December 10, 2018

  Todd C. Helmus, Kurt Klein

  The number of programs dedicated to countering violent extremism (CVE) has grown in recent years, but a lack of understanding persists regarding the effectiveness of such programs — particularly those conducted online. This report reviews prior assessments of online CVE campaigns; offers recommendations for future assessments; and provides a case study of one particular CVE campaign, the Redirect Method.

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  Practitioner Perspectives on Implementing Developmental Education Reforms: A Convening of Six Community Colleges in Texas December 3, 2018

  Diana Gehlhaus Carew, Lindsay Daugherty, Rita Karam, Trey Miller, Alexandra Mendoza-Graf

  Provides a description of the various convening sessions and the perspectives of practitioners regarding promising practices and lessons learned regarding key developmental education reforms.

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  The Potential Economic Value of Unlicensed Spectrum in the 5.9 GHz Frequency Band: Insights for Future Spectrum Allocation Policy November 28, 2018

  Diana Gehlhaus Carew, Nicholas Martin, Marjory S. Blumenthal, Philip Armour, Jesse Lastunen

  Wireless communications — particularly those enabled by WiFi — play an indispensable role in generating economic prosperity and opportunity, yet there are few empirically driven estimates on how WiFi contributes to the economy. This report helps fill this gap by estimating the potential economic value of opening the 5.9 GHz frequency band for WiFi use.

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  Evaluating Los Angeles County's Mental Health Community Engagement Campaign November 14, 2018

  Rebecca L. Collins, Nicole K. Eberhart, William Marcellino, Lauren Davis, Elizabeth Roth

  In order to evaluate how well a Los Angeles County mental health campaign met its goals, RAND conducted an in-person survey of event attendees, a social media analysis, and a web-based survey of a broader population of Los Angeles youth.

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  Evaluation of Los Angeles County's Mental Health Community Engagement Campaign November 14, 2018

  Rebecca L. Collins, Nicole K. Eberhart, William Marcellino, Lauren Davis, Elizabeth Roth

  The Los Angeles County's recent community engagement campaign sought to increase awareness of mental health access as a civil rights issue and increase civic engagement. To evaluate how well the campaign met its goals, RAND conducted an in-person survey of event attendees, a social media analysis, and a web-based survey of a broader population of Los Angeles youth in the age range targeted by the campaign.

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  Considerations for Implementing the TNTP Core Rubric November 7, 2018

  Andrew McEachin, Jonathan Schweig, Rachel Perera, Isaac M. Opper

  RAND researchers assessed whether the TNTP Core Teaching Rubric produces scores that are representative of teachers' overall instructional practices and whether raters' content expertise influences scores on TNTP Core.

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  Validation Study of the TNTP Core Teaching Rubric November 7, 2018

  Andrew McEachin, Jonathan Schweig, Rachel Perera, Isaac M. Opper

  The TNTP Core Teaching Rubric uses assessments of student behavior, rather than teacher actions, to rate a teacher's instructional practices. In this report, RAND researchers assess whether the TNTP Core Teaching Rubric produces scores that are representative of teachers' overall instructional practices and whether raters' content expertise influence scores on TNTP Core. The report includes recommendations to improve the use of TNTP Core.

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  Effects of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Opioid Use Disorder on Functional Outcomes: A Systematic Review October 30, 2018

  Margaret A. Maglione, Laura Raaen, Christine Chen, Gulrez Shah Azhar, Nima Shahidinia, Mimi Shen, Ervant J. Maksabedian Hernandez, Roberta M. Shanman, Susanne Hempel

  This systematic review synthesizes evidence on the effects of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder (OUD) on functional outcomes, including cognitive (e.g., memory), physical (e.g., fatigue), occupational (e.g., employment status), social/ behavioral (e.g., criminal activity), and neurological (e.g., balance) function. Literature reviewers screened 6,292 citations and presented results in comprehensive evidence tables.

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  Launching a Redesign of University Principal Preparation Programs: Partners Collaborate for Change: Executive Summary October 30, 2018

  Elaine Lin Wang, Susan M. Gates, Rebecca Herman, Monica Mean, Rachel Perera, Tiffany Tsai, Katie Whipkey, Megan Andrew

  The Wallace Foundation's University Principal Preparation Initiative (UPPI) is a four-year effort to support the redesign of seven universities' principal preparation programs — with engagement of state and district partners — according to evidence-based principles and practices. This executive summary provides insight into the first year of UPPI implementation.

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  Launching a Redesign of University Principal Preparation Programs: Partners Collaborate for Change October 30, 2018

  Elaine Lin Wang, Susan M. Gates, Rebecca Herman, Monica Mean, Rachel Perera, Tiffany Tsai, Katie Whipkey, Megan Andrew

  The Wallace Foundation's University Principal Preparation Initiative (UPPI) is a four-year effort to support the redesign of seven universities' principal preparation programs — with engagement of state and district partners — according to evidence-based principles and practices. This report provides insight into the first year of UPPI implementation.

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  Los Angeles County's Mental Health Full Service Partnerships Yield Cost Savings October 29, 2018

  Ryan K. McBain, J. Scott Ashwood, Nicole K. Eberhart, Cheryl K. Montemayor, Gulrez Shah Azhar

  RAND estimated government spending and cost savings associated with outcomes targeted by Full Service Partnership programs in Los Angeles County: homelessness, criminal justice detention, health care (inpatient and outpatient), and employment.

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  Evaluating Cost Savings Associated with Los Angeles County's Mental Health Full Service Partnerships October 29, 2018

  Ryan K. McBain, J. Scott Ashwood, Nicole K. Eberhart, Cheryl K. Montemayor, Gulrez Shah Azhar

  This report estimates government spending and cost savings associated with outcomes targeted by Full Service Partnership programs (which focus on individuals with severe mental illness) in Los Angeles County: homelessness, criminal justice detention, health care (inpatient and outpatient), and employment. The report examines financial costs and savings associated with these outcomes for children, transition-age youth, and adults over five years.

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  Effects of Health Care Payment Models on Physician Practice in the United States: Follow-Up Study October 24, 2018

  Mark W. Friedberg, Peggy G. Chen, Molly Simmons, Tisamarie Sherry, Peter Mendel, Laura Raaen, Jamie Ryan, Patrick Orr, Carol Vargo, Lindsey Carlasare, et al.

  This report, sponsored by the American Medical Association (AMA), describes how alternative payment models (APMs) affect physicians, physicians' practices, and hospital systems in the United States. Payment models discussed include fee for service, capitation, episode-based and bundled, shared savings, pay for performance, retainer-based, and combined payment models such as medical homes and accountable care organizations.

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  The Effects of Alternative Payment Models on Physician Practices: Follow-Up Study October 24, 2018

  Mark W. Friedberg, Peggy G. Chen, Molly Simmons, Tisamarie Sherry, Peter Mendel, Laura Raaen, Jamie Ryan, Patrick Orr, Carol Vargo, Lindsey Carlasare, et al.

  Physician practice engagement with alternative payment models (APMs) would be enhanced by simpler APMs, a slower pace of change, greater support for new capabilities and timely data, and reexamination of practice response to APMs with financial risk.

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  Realigning the Stars: A Methodology for Reviewing Active Component General and Flag Officer Requirements October 22, 2018

  Lisa M. Harrington, Bart E. Bennett, Katharina Ley Best, David R. Frelinger, Paul W. Mayberry, Igor Mikolic-Torreira, Sebastian Joon Bae, Barbara Bicksler, Lisa Davis, Steven Deane-Shinbrot, et al.

  The authors developed and employed a methodology to review general and flag officer (G/FO) requirements in the U.S. military. The methodology examines G/FO positions within and across organizations, reviews positions against criteria, evaluates how positions affect development of G/FOs within functional areas, and explores implications of reductions. Results were used to identify opportunities to eliminate or downgrade positions.

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  "How Am I Going to Live?": Exploring Barriers to ART Adherence Among Adolescents and Young Adults Living with HIV in Uganda October 16, 2018

  Sarah MacCarthy, Uzaib Saya, Clare Samba, Josephine Birungi, Stephen Okoboi, Sebastian Linnemayr

  Our results highlight special needs for future public health programs and policies meant to address barriers to ART adherence among older adolescents.

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  The Public Health Impacts of Gaza's Water Crisis: Analysis and Policy Options September 26, 2018

  Shira Efron, Jordan R. Fischbach, Ilana Blum, Rouslan I. Karimov, Melinda Moore

  Gaza has long had water and sanitation challenges, but today it is in a state of emergency. Its aquifer is polluted and depleted, and more than 108,000 cubic meters of untreated sewage flow daily from Gaza into the Mediterranean Sea. The authors describe the relationship between Gaza's water problems and its energy challenges, examine the implications of the water crisis for public health, and recommend steps to avert a regional disaster.

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  Support for DoD Supervisors in Addressing Poor Employee Performance: A Holistic Approach September 24, 2018

  Laura Werber, Paul W. Mayberry, Mark Doboga, Diana Gehlhaus Carew

  In 2017, the Office of Management and Budget called for federal agencies to develop actionable plans to maximize employee performance, including rewards for high performers and penalties for poor performers. In this report, authors identify ways to address poor Department of Defense employee performance by developing, supporting, and professionalizing supervisors in conjunction with assessing and reporting key performance-related outcomes.

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  The Role of Public Policy in Supporting Business Accelerators September 11, 2018

  Daniel Basco, Carlos Ignacio Gutierrez, Marlon Graf

  Identifies the most valuable role of public policy in supporting business accelerators, organizations that aim to identify, mentor, and financially support startups through high-intensity, short-term programs offered in exchange for equity.

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  Local Evaluation Report for Los Angeles County's Mentally Ill Offender Crime Reduction (MIOCR) Program September 7, 2018

  Sarah B. Hunter, Maya Buenaventura, Matthew Cefalu

  In 2015, Los Angeles County was awarded a grant to improve outcomes for individuals suffering from mental health disorders who are returning to the community after incarceration. RAND researchers evaluated the program in terms of improvement in participants' mental health and substance use status, health care insurance status, benefit establishment, housing stability, and criminal justice involvement.

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