http://www.rand.org/multimedia/podcasts/events-at-rand.html The RAND Corporation is a nonprofit institution that helps improve policy and decisionmaking through research and analysis. RAND events offer new insights and evidence-based perspectives on top policy concerns. For more about RAND, visit www.rand.org. Wed, 23 May 2012 13:45:13 -0400 en Copyright 2011 RAND Corporation http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/www/external/multimedia/podcasts/images/events_podcast_itunes.jpg http://www.rand.org/multimedia/podcasts/events-at-rand.html The RAND Corporation is a nonprofit institution that helps improve policy and decisionmaking through research and analysis. RAND events offer new insights and evidence-based perspectives on top policy concerns. For more about RAND, visit www.rand.org. RAND Corporation RAND Corporation events@rand.org clean The 2012 Haskins Lecture was given by National Science Foundation Director Subra Suresh. The lectureship was established through the generosity of Caryl P. and Edna Haskins, founders of Haskins Laboratories, who were dedicated to improving the nation's understanding of the relationship between scientific progress and sound public policy. The 2012 Haskins Lecture was given by National Science Foundation Director Subra Suresh. The lectureship was established through the generosity of Caryl P. and Edna Haskins, founders of Haskins Laboratories, who were dedicated to improving the nation's understanding of the relationship between scientific progress and sound public policy. http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/www/external/multimedia/podcasts/audio/2012/05/17/haskins-lecture-science-policy.mp3 http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/www/external/multimedia/podcasts/audio/2012/05/17/haskins-lecture-science-policy.mp3 54:13 RAND Corporation RAND, RAND Corporation, Haskins, Subra Suresh, Science Policy, National Science Foundation Thu, 17 May 2012 19:00:00 -0400 In April 2012, RAND presented, as part of its Distinguished Speaker Series, A Conversation with the Chief Justice of California, Tani Cantil-Sakauye. The Chief Justice shared her insights on a range of issues, including, among others, innovative technologies that have been shown to improve efficiencies in the judicial system, funding and resources for the judicial branch in an era of extreme budget cuts, civics education, and diversity on the bench. In April 2012, RAND presented, as part of its Distinguished Speaker Series, A Conversation with the Chief Justice of California, Tani Cantil-Sakauye. The Chief Justice shared her insights on a range of issues, including, among others, innovative technologies that have been shown to improve efficiencies in the judicial system, funding and resources for the judicial branch in an era of extreme budget cuts, civics education, and diversity on the bench. http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/www/external/multimedia/podcasts/audio/2012/04/17/conversation-chief-justice-california.mp3 http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/www/external/multimedia/podcasts/audio/2012/04/17/conversation-chief-justice-california.mp3 54:31 RAND Corporation RAND, RAND Corporation, California, Courts, Tani Cantil-Sakauye, Lindsey Kozberg Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:00:00 -0400 On June 17, 2009, Jack Riley discussed how Mexican security issues affect the United States, implications for traditional border concerns such as illegal immigration and drug trafficking, and various policy options available to aid the Mexican government in improving security. On June 17, 2009, Jack Riley discussed how Mexican security issues affect the United States, implications for traditional border concerns such as illegal immigration and drug trafficking, and various policy options available to aid the Mexican government in improving security. http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/www/external/multimedia/podcasts/audio/2009/06/17/mexican-security-decline.mp3 http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/www/external/multimedia/podcasts/audio/2009/06/17/mexican-security-decline.mp3 57:40 RAND Corporation RAND, RAND Corporation, Border and Port Security, Mexico, K. Jack Riley Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:57:43 -0400 At this March 2012 program, physical scientist Tom LaTourrette discusses the pros and cons of nuclear energy, and sheds some light on lessons learned in the year since Japan's nuclear disaster in Fukushima. At this March 2012 program, physical scientist Tom LaTourrette discusses the pros and cons of nuclear energy, and sheds some light on lessons learned in the year since Japan's nuclear disaster in Fukushima. http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/www/external/multimedia/podcasts/audio/2012/03/08/nuclear-energy-after-fukushima.mp3 http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/www/external/multimedia/podcasts/audio/2012/03/08/nuclear-energy-after-fukushima.mp3 53:41 RAND Corporation RAND, RAND Corporation, Nuclear Energy, Tom LaTourrette Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:00:32 -0400 At this January 2012 Policy Forum, experts discuss the public health implications of a U.S. Supreme Court order to reduce the prison population by more than 30,000. At this January 2012 Policy Forum, experts discuss the public health implications of a U.S. Supreme Court order to reduce the prison population by more than 30,000. http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/www/external/multimedia/podcasts/audio/2012/01/24/californias-prisoners-dilemma.mp3 http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/www/external/multimedia/podcasts/audio/2012/01/24/californias-prisoners-dilemma.mp3 58:02 RAND Corporation RAND, RAND Corporation, Prisoner Reentry, Prison Reform, California Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:00:32 -0400 On May 14, 2009, Titus Galama discussed the reality of U.S. competitiveness in science and technology and whether gains by China, India, and other nations are affecting America's chances of remaining a scientific leader. On May 14, 2009, Titus Galama discussed the reality of U.S. competitiveness in science and technology and whether gains by China, India, and other nations are affecting America's chances of remaining a scientific leader. http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/www/external/multimedia/podcasts/audio/2009/05/14/is-united-states-losing-edge-science-technology.mp3 http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/www/external/multimedia/podcasts/audio/2009/05/14/is-united-states-losing-edge-science-technology.mp3 01:12:50 RAND Corporation RAND, RAND Corporation, Mathematics, Science and Technology, United States, Titus Galama Fri, 6 Jan 2012 17:00:32 -0400 At this November 2011 Policy Forum, Jonathan Schleifer, policy director for Iraq Afghanistan Veterans of America, joined RAND's Terry Schell for a discussion about the challenges faced by and experiences of recent combat veterans. At this November 2011 Policy Forum, Jonathan Schleifer, policy director for Iraq Afghanistan Veterans of America, joined RAND's Terry Schell for a discussion about the challenges faced by and experiences of recent combat veterans. http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/www/external/multimedia/podcasts/audio/2011/11/15/new-generation-veterans.mp3 http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/www/external/multimedia/podcasts/audio/2011/11/15/new-generation-veterans.mp3 56:32 RAND Corporation RAND, RAND Corporation, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, Military Veterans, Veteran Health Care Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:12:15 -0400 David Groves discusses an innovative approach to dealing with the many challenges that may contribute to sustainable and affordable solutions of long term water supplies in California. David Groves discusses an innovative approach to dealing with the many challenges that may contribute to sustainable and affordable solutions of long term water supplies in California. http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/www/external/multimedia/podcasts/audio/2011/10/25/californias-water-challenges.mp3 http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/www/external/multimedia/podcasts/audio/2011/10/25/californias-water-challenges.mp3 55:54 RAND Corporation RAND, RAND Corporation, Climate Change, Water Supply, Robust Decision Making, David Groves Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:35:20 -0400 RAND recently assessed accountability systems in five sectors (child care, education, health care, public health emergency preparedness, and transportation) and made recommendations on how to improve such systems to better achieve government or agency goals. RAND recently assessed accountability systems in five sectors (child care, education, health care, public health emergency preparedness, and transportation) and made recommendations on how to improve such systems to better achieve government or agency goals. http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/www/external/multimedia/podcasts/audio/2010/10/25/improving-public-services.mp3 http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/www/external/multimedia/podcasts/audio/2010/10/25/improving-public-services.mp3 55:00 RAND Corporation RAND, RAND Corporation, Workforce Management, Performance Measurement, Brian Stecher, Brian M. Stecher Thu, 29 Sep 2011 08:55:10 -0400 At this program, Brian Michael Jenkins explored some of the most significant political, fiscal, social, cultural, psychological, and military implications of U.S. policymaking since 9/11. At this program, Brian Michael Jenkins explored some of the most significant political, fiscal, social, cultural, psychological, and military implications of U.S. policymaking since 9/11. http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/www/external/multimedia/podcasts/audio/2011/09/01/the-long-shadow.mp3 http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/www/external/multimedia/podcasts/audio/2011/09/01/the-long-shadow.mp3 51:21 RAND Corporation RAND, RAND Corporation, September 11, 9/11, Terrorism, Brian Michael Jenkins Fri, 01 Sep 2011 11:20:20 -0400 Madeline Di Nonno, executive director for the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, and Rebecca Collins, a senior behavioral scientist at the RAND Corporation, discuss how media images of girls influence how they see themselves and whether portrayals of sex in popular music, television, and film influence behavior. Madeline Di Nonno, executive director for the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, and Rebecca Collins, a senior behavioral scientist at the RAND Corporation, discuss how media images of girls influence how they see themselves and whether portrayals of sex in popular music, television, and film influence behavior. http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/www/external/multimedia/podcasts/audio/2010/07/29/the-air-they-breathe.mp3 http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/www/external/multimedia/podcasts/audio/2010/07/29/the-air-they-breathe.mp3 56:55 RAND Corporation RAND, RAND Corporation, Juvenile Sexual Behaviors, media, Madeline Di Nonno, Rebecca Collins Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:20:20 -0400 Just days before the end of his tenure, Los Angeles Police Chief Bill Bratton joined Greg Ridgeway, director of the RAND Safety and Justice Program, in this dialogue about the effect of mounting constraints on city and state resources and the state of public safety in Los Angeles and California. Just days before the end of his tenure, Los Angeles Police Chief Bill Bratton joined Greg Ridgeway, director of the RAND Safety and Justice Program, in this dialogue about the effect of mounting constraints on city and state resources and the state of public safety in Los Angeles and California. http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/www/external/multimedia/podcasts/audio/2009/10/28/public-safety-after-bratton.mp3 http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/www/external/multimedia/podcasts/audio/2009/10/28/public-safety-after-bratton.mp3 55:33 RAND Corporation RAND, RAND Corporation, Public Safety, Los Angeles, William Bratton, Chief Bratton, Greg Ridgeway Fri, 19 Aug 2011 01:04:15 -0400 On July 26, 2011, RAND experts discussed the military, political, fiscal, social, cultural, psychological, and moral implications of U.S. policymaking since the 9/11 terrorist attacks. On July 26, 2011, RAND experts discussed the military, political, fiscal, social, cultural, psychological, and moral implications of U.S. policymaking since the 9/11 terrorist attacks. http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/www/external/multimedia/podcasts/audio/2011/07/26/the-long-shadow-events.mp3 http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/www/external/multimedia/podcasts/audio/2011/07/26/the-long-shadow-events.mp3 01:23:55 RAND Corporation RAND, RAND Corporation, Counterterrorism, Domestic Terrorism, Brian Michael Jenkins, Jim Dobbins, Brian Jackson, Congressional Briefing, Congress Tue, 26 Jul 2011 17:30:00 -0400 On August 26, 2010, the RAND Corporation presented Mumbai Rising? as part of its public outreach series in Santa Monica, California. Economist Krishna B. Kumar discussed India's impact on the global economy and the implications of India's economic rise for the United States. On August 26, 2010, the RAND Corporation presented Mumbai Rising? as part of its public outreach series in Santa Monica, California. Economist Krishna B. Kumar discussed India's impact on the global economy and the implications of India's economic rise for the United States. http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/www/external/multimedia/podcasts/audio/2011/07/28/mumbai-rising.mp3 http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/www/external/multimedia/podcasts/audio/2011/07/28/mumbai-rising.mp3 54:23 RAND Corporation RAND, RAND Corporation, india, developing countries, Krishna Kumar Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:15:20 -0400 At this June 2011 RAND Policy Circle event in Pittsburgh, a selection of RAND's top experts in education policy shared fresh, evidence-based perspectives on measuring school performance. At this June 2011 RAND Policy Circle event in Pittsburgh, a selection of RAND's top experts in education policy shared fresh, evidence-based perspectives on measuring school performance. http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/www/external/multimedia/podcasts/audio/2011/06/29/measuring-school-performance.mp3 http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/www/external/multimedia/podcasts/audio/2011/06/29/measuring-school-performance.mp3 43:37 RAND Corporation RAND, RAND Corporation, school performance, no child left behind, education reform Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:34:28 -0400 On June 16, 2011, the RAND Corporation presented "After bin Laden: The United States, Afghanistan, and Pakistan" as part of its public outreach series in Santa Monica, California. The program featured senior political scientist Seth Jones, an expert on Afghanistan, Pakistan, and al Qa'ida who has worked abroad in conflict zones over the last several years. On June 16, 2011, the RAND Corporation presented "After bin Laden: The United States, Afghanistan, and Pakistan" as part of its public outreach series in Santa Monica, California. The program featured senior political scientist Seth Jones, an expert on Afghanistan, Pakistan, and al Qa'ida who has worked abroad in conflict zones over the least several years. http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/www/external/multimedia/podcasts/audio/2011/06/16/after-bin-laden.mp3 http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/www/external/multimedia/podcasts/audio/2011/06/16/after-bin-laden.mp3 54:48 RAND Corporation RAND, RAND Corporation, bin Laden, osama bin laden, afghanistan, pakistan, Seth Jones, Seth G. Jones Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:01:30 -0400 On February 17, 2011, the RAND Corporation presented "A Conversation with John Deasy, the Next Superintendent of LAUSD" as part of its Distinguished Speaker series in Santa Monica, California. On February 17, 2011, the RAND Corporation presented "A Conversation with John Deasy, the Next Superintendent of LAUSD" as part of its Distinguished Speaker series in Santa Monica, California. http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/www/external/multimedia/podcasts/audio/2011/02/17/conversation-john-deasy.mp3 http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/www/external/multimedia/podcasts/audio/2011/02/17/conversation-john-deasy.mp3 01:12:10 RAND Corporation RAND, RAND Corporation, education, LAUSD, John Deasy, Lindsey Kozberg Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:54:10 -0400 On May 24, 2011, the RAND Corporation presented “Rising Costs of Health Care” as part of its Issues in Focus public outreach series in Santa Monica, California. The program featured Arthur Kellermann, vice president and director of RAND Health. On May 24, 2011, the RAND Corporation presented “Rising Costs of Health Care” as part of its Issues in Focus public outreach series in Santa Monica, California. The program featured Arthur Kellermann, vice president and director of RAND Health. http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/www/external/multimedia/podcasts/audio/2011/05/24/rising-costs-of-health-care.mp3 http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/www/external/multimedia/podcasts/audio/2011/05/24/rising-costs-of-health-care.mp3 53:49 RAND Corporation RAND, RAND Corporation, health care cost, health care, health care reform, Arthur Kellermann, Art Kellermann, Policy Circle Wed, 26 May 2011 13:30:10 -0400 On April 19, 2011, the RAND Corporation presented "Managing the Unexpected" as part of its Issues in Focus public outreach series in Santa Monica, California. The program featured Admiral Thad Allen, now a senior fellow at RAND. On April 19, 2011, the RAND Corporation presented "Managing the Unexpected" as part of its Issues in Focus public outreach series in Santa Monica, California. The program featured Admiral Thad Allen, now a senior fellow at RAND. http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/www/external/multimedia/podcasts/audio/2011/04/19/managing-the-unexpected.mp3 http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/www/external/multimedia/podcasts/audio/2011/04/19/managing-the-unexpected.mp3 57:50 RAND Corporation RAND, RAND Corporation, disaster preparedness, ngo, Thad Allen, Policy Circle Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:27:19 -0400