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Margaret C. HarrellWashington Office Senior Social Scientist Media AvailabilityThis researcher is available for interviews. Show Details » EducationPh.D. in cultural anthropology, University of Virginia; M.S. in systems analysis and management, The George Washington University; B.A. in cultural anthropology, University of Virginia |
Research Focus
Military families; military officer management and retention; women in the military; special operations forces
RAND Research Areas
Recent Projects
- Women in combat
- Supporting National Guard and Reserve Families
- Retaining special operations forces
- Joint officer management
Selected Publications
Margaret C. Harrell et al., Aligning the Stars: Improvements to General and Flag Officer Management, RAND Corporation, 2005
Harry Thie et al., Framing a Strategic Approach for Joint Officer Management, RAND Corporation, 2005
Peter Schirmer et al., New Paths to Success: Determining Career Alternatives for Field-Grade Officers, RAND Corporation, 2004
Margaret C. Harrell et al., Working Around the Military: Challenges to Military Spouse Employment and Education, 2004
Research Focus
Military families, military officer management and retention, women in the military, special operations forces
Recent Projects
- Women in combat
- Supporting National Guard and Reserve Families
- Retaining special operations forces
- Joint officer management
Selected Publications
Framing a Strategic Approach for Joint Officer Management, Harry Thie et al., RAND Corporation, 2005
Aligning the Stars: Improvements to General and Flag Officer Management, Margaret C. Harrell et al., RAND Corporation, 2004
New Paths to Success: Determining Career Alternatives for Field-Grade Officers, Peter Schirmer et al., RAND Corporation, 2004
Working Around the Military: Challenges to Military Spouse Employment and Education, Margaret C. Harrell et al., 2004
Recent Media Appearances
Interviews: NPR; Orange County Register
To arrange an interview:
Contact the RAND Office of Media Relations, (703) 413-1100, x5117 or (310) 451-6913, or send an email to media@rand.org.




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