New RAND Dissertations2024-03-14T20:09:34ZCopyright (c) 2024, The RAND CorporationRAND Corporationhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/rgs_dissertations.htmlhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/rgs_dissertations/RGSDA3001-1.htmlBeginning with System Transformation in MindTim McDonald2024-01-29T09:00:00Z2024-01-29T09:00:00ZInvestigates the leadership required for redesigning important social systems, including identifying when redesign and transformation are necessary.https://www.rand.org/pubs/rgs_dissertations/RGSDA3127-1.htmlEvaluating Performance of Socio-Technical Systems for Improved ReliabilityJalal Awan2023-12-22T09:00:00Z2023-12-22T09:00:00ZInvestigates the efficacy of Internet of Things-based low-cost sensors in delivering credible, localized pollution data and fostering public environmental advocacy.https://www.rand.org/pubs/rgs_dissertations/RGSDA2972-1.htmlMoving Enough People EnoughErik Van Hegewald2023-10-31T09:00:00Z2023-10-31T09:00:00ZAssesses the effects of COVID-19 disinformation narratives on behavioral outcomes, particularly vaccine uptake and ivermectin consumption.https://www.rand.org/pubs/rgs_dissertations/RGSDA2946-1.htmlAssessing the Governance of Water Utility Financial and Infrastructure ManagementDavid Catt2023-09-19T09:00:00Z2023-09-19T09:00:00Z<p>Studies financial and infrastructure management related to publicly-owned utilities which serve the vast majority of U.S. water utility customers.</p>https://www.rand.org/pubs/rgs_dissertations/RGSDA2947-1.htmlYoung Adult Relationship Dynamics on InstagramEddie Lopez III2023-09-19T08:30:00Z2023-09-19T08:30:00Z<p>Investigates the effects of Instagram on its users, specifically focusing on potential dynamics leading to negative mental health impacts.</p>https://www.rand.org/pubs/rgs_dissertations/RGSDA2934-1.htmlThree Essays in Policy Analysis Among Vulnerable PopulationsRushil Zutshi2023-08-21T10:30:00Z2023-08-21T10:30:00Z<p>Three essays that explore policy analysis among vulnerable populations.</p>https://www.rand.org/pubs/rgs_dissertations/RGSDA2932-1.htmlThe Role of a State Public Health Initiative in Shaping Provider Knowledge, Beliefs and PracticesKatie Feistel2023-08-21T10:00:00Z2023-08-21T10:00:00Z<p>Explores the impact of Utah's public health education intervention to increase pregnancy care provider awareness of congenital cytomegalovirus preventative hygiene measures, knowledge, and counseling behaviors.</p>https://www.rand.org/pubs/rgs_dissertations/RGSDA2753-1.htmlBeliefs, Needs, and ParticipationSara Turner2023-05-11T08:15:00Z2023-05-11T08:15:00Z<p>Explores three ways that incorporating social heterogeneity derived from risk governance principles can enhance the application of decision making under deep uncertainty-based analyses of disasters.</p>https://www.rand.org/pubs/rgs_dissertations/RGSDA2739-1.htmlCoherence to ChoicesMoon Kim2023-05-03T08:15:00Z2023-05-03T08:15:00Z<p>Presents a comprehensive set of research on the topic of space public-private partnerships to move forward from the rudimentary discourse to critical discussions and analytical investigations.</p>https://www.rand.org/pubs/rgs_dissertations/RGSDA2693-1.htmlThe Development of In-Space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing TechnologyMarissa Herron2023-04-07T15:00:00Z2023-04-07T15:00:00Z<p>Examines the challenges and enablers associated with developing infrastructure to support an in-space economy.</p>https://www.rand.org/pubs/rgs_dissertations/RGSDA2685-1.htmlWhither the Liberal International Order?Michael J. Gaines2023-04-05T09:15:00Z2023-04-05T09:15:00Z<p>Seeks to understand and anticipate the impact of an attenuated or weakened Liberal International Order on propensity, incidence, and intensity of conflict.</p>https://www.rand.org/pubs/rgs_dissertations/RGSDA2615-1.htmlSustaining Global LeadershipHarun Dogo2023-02-08T08:45:00Z2023-02-08T08:45:00Z<p>Studies the strategic behavior of leading historical powers that faced rising challengers abroad and fiscal constraints at home and concludes with takeaways from case studies and discusses potential implications for American public policy.</p>https://www.rand.org/pubs/rgs_dissertations/RGSDA2532-1.htmlThe Impact of a Summer Program on the Development of Historically Underrepresented Minorities in STEMClaudia Elizabeth Rodriguez-Solorio2023-01-12T08:30:00Z2023-01-12T08:30:00Z<p>Studies ways post-secondary institutions can better the diversity in their STEM disciplines by focusing on pre-college preparation and retention of historically underrepresented high school students by considering the case of a summer bridge program.</p>https://www.rand.org/pubs/rgs_dissertations/RGSDA2531-1.htmlRobust Decision Making in Health PolicyPedro Nascimento de Lima2022-12-22T08:30:00Z2022-12-22T08:30:00Z<p>Presents three papers exploring the utility of Robust Decision Making for supporting health policy decisions.</p>https://www.rand.org/pubs/rgs_dissertations/RGSDA2468-1.htmlComics as Policy CommunicationKaren Lee2022-11-09T09:00:00Z2022-11-09T09:00:00Z<p>Conducts an exploratory analysis of ways policy communication can be improved using policy comics.</p>https://www.rand.org/pubs/rgs_dissertations/RGSDA2469-1.htmlThinking About the UnthinkableDiana Y. Myers2022-11-08T08:00:00Z2022-11-08T08:00:00Z<p>Examines North Korea's military threat to China.</p>https://www.rand.org/pubs/rgs_dissertations/RGSDA2470-1.htmlFacing the Ravenous Sea DragonDung Huynh2022-11-01T09:45:00Z2022-11-01T09:45:00Z<p>Explores the policies of weaker nations to counter Chinese coercion in the South China Sea disputes.</p>https://www.rand.org/pubs/rgs_dissertations/RGSDA2349-1.htmlFinancial Mechanisms in a Disaster AftermathAlejandro Uriel Becerra-Ornelas2022-10-25T08:30:00Z2022-10-25T08:30:00Z<p>Explores the financial mechanisms available to individuals and governments after a disaster in developing countries, using Mexico as a case study.</p>https://www.rand.org/pubs/rgs_dissertations/RGSDA2387-1.htmlA Proposed Decision Framework for DoD Investment in Nuclear Energy TechnologyKyle D. Haak2022-10-05T08:15:00Z2022-10-05T08:15:00Z<p>Proposes a decision framework to help DoD decisionmakers determine whether an investment in nuclear energy technologies is worthwhile.</p>https://www.rand.org/pubs/rgs_dissertations/RGSDA1819-1.htmlThree Essays on HIV Investments in Sub-Saharan AfricaUzaib Saya2022-09-06T11:00:00Z2022-09-06T11:00:00Z<p>Examines the HIV-related health decisions and investments that are made by people living with HIV as well as the institutions that serve them, and it assesses their indirect effects.</p>