Humanities and the Arts

The arts—from visual arts and literature to performing arts such as music, drama, and dance—provide benefits that extend beyond individual enjoyment and personal enrichment, to include exposure to new perspectives, sharpened learning skills among young people, expanded capacity for empathy, and stronger social bonds in communities. RAND studies have shown that the many benefits of arts education and involvement can be sustained and enhanced by strengthening public appreciation of humanities and the arts.

Research conducted by: RAND Education; RAND Europe

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Todd C. Helmus

Senior Behavioral Scientist
Ph.D. in clinical psychology, Wayne State University

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Julia F. Lowell

Economist; Professor, Pardee RAND Graduate School
Ph.D. in economics, University of California, Berkeley; B.A. in economics, Wellesley College

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Kevin F. McCarthy

Adjunct Staff
Ph.D. in sociology, University of Wisconsin; B.A. in government, Wesleyan University

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Erik Nemeth

Adjunct Staff
Ph.D. in vision science, University of California, Berkeley; B.A. in computer science, University of California, Berkeley

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Abby Robyn

Social Research Analyst
M.A. in English, University of California, Los Angeles

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Melissa Rowe

Vice President, Global Research Talent
Ph.D. in clinical psychology, University of California, Los Angeles

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Nicole Schmidt

Assistant Policy Analyst
M.A. in psychology, University of Minnesota

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Lowell H. Schwartz

Political Scientist
Ph.D., Department of War Studies, King's College London; M.A. in international affairs, Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University; B.S. in economics and history, University of Wisconsin

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Laura Werber

Management Scientist; Professor, Pardee RAND Graduate School
Ph.D. in organizational behavior, Stanford University; B.S. in economics, Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania

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Laura Zakaras

Senior Communications Analyst
Ph.D. in English, University of Washington

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