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Child Well-Being
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Augmented Reality on the Playground
Deborah A. Cohen
Jul 10, 2019
Parks & Recreation
As children's screen time increases, their time spent outdoors decreases. How might new technologies merge with nature to help kids get outside and be more active?
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Media Literacy
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Searching for Truth: Q&A with Jennifer Kavanagh
Jun 26, 2019
Senior political scientist Jennifer Kavanagh helps lead RAND's work on Truth Decay, the diminishing role of facts and analysis in American public life. In this interview, she discusses her latest research on how news presentation has changed over time and across platforms.
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Artificial Intelligence
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Here's What an AI Code of Conduct for the Pentagon Might Look Like
Cortney Weinbaum @cortney_dc
Jun 24, 2019
C4ISRNET
Advocates want a code of conduct for how artificial intelligence will be used and oversight to ensure it is being followed. DoD could identify areas where it might use AI in the foreseeable future and set rules and guidelines for business uses, non-lethal military uses, and lethal uses.
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Cyber Warfare
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Fighting and Winning the Undeclared Cyber War
Isaac R. Porche III @IsaacPorche
Jun 24, 2019
Inside Sources
Russia has executed deliberate intrusions into U.S. critical infrastructure since at least 2011. These systems have included government entities, commercial facilities, water resource plants, and aviation institutions. What actions or policies can the U.S. execute to improve security?
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Transportation Safety
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How to End U.S. Roadway Deaths by 2050
Jun 24, 2019
Tens of thousands of people die on American roads every year. Bringing that number down to zero by 2050 is possible. We would have to change how we think about road safety, stop accepting car crashes as accidents, and make smart investments in technology.
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Workforce Development
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How Community Colleges Can Establish Better Partnerships with Employers
Rita Karam
Jun 6, 2019
The RAND Blog
Career and technical education programs give students a chance to engage in learning relevant to their chosen fields and apply immediately for jobs. A strategic vision of collaboration between industry and community colleges can benefit all parties.
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Postsecondary Education
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Federal Policy Might Encourage Innovation to Cut the Cost of College
Charles A. Goldman
Jun 5, 2019
The RAND Blog
A big factor in the rise of college costs is the traditional seat-time model requiring undergraduate students to spend a specified amount of time in classrooms, frequently with doctorally qualified faculty. But there are alternative models that could enable colleges and universities to offer degrees more efficiently and affordably.
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Cybersecurity
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Japan Prepares for Olympic-Level Cybersecurity
Nathan Ryan
Jun 3, 2019
The Cipher Brief
The world's attention will be fixed on Japan as it hosts the Rugby World Cup in September and the Tokyo Olympics in 2020. Japan's cyber defenses will need to be strong enough to keep attackers out and resilient enough to restore systems should things go wrong.
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Autonomous Vehicles
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AVs Could Improve Transportation Access in 'Transit Deserts'
Laura Fraade-Blanar
May 31, 2019
Axios
More large U.S. cities are seeing their outer reaches turn into transit deserts, where demand for transportation vastly exceeds supply. Connecting public transit systems with automated vehicles, whether in ride-sharing or shuttle services, could be a solution.
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The Internet
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RAND's Analysis of News in the Digital Age: Three Takeaways
May 13, 2019
How has the rise of digital technology shaped the way that news is presented? RAND researchers conducted an empirical study to find out. Here's what you need to know from their findings.
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The Internet
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Three 'New Rules' Worth Considering for the Internet
Daniel M. Gerstein @Daniel_Gerstein
May 10, 2019
TechCrunch
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg has called for new internet regulation starting in four areas: harmful content, election integrity, privacy, and data portability. But why stop there? His proposal could be expanded to include much more: security-by-design, net worthiness, and updated internet business models.
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Russia
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Mueller Report May Result in Russian Sanctions but Not Better Behavior
William Courtney @courtneywmh
Apr 26, 2019
The Hill
The Mueller report could help mobilize political pressure in the United States for a stronger posture toward Russian activities that harm American and allied interests. But the Kremlin will likely still see propaganda, disinformation, and subterfuge as useful tools to undermine America's values and cohesion.
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Satellite Communication
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Space Safety Coordination: A Norm for All Nations
Bruce McClintock @BHMcClintock
Apr 16, 2019
Small Wars Journal
As space becomes more congested with satellites, the need for every nation to actively participate in the space safety coordination system grows. Most spacefaring countries participate, but a few countries do not—notably, Russia and China. That creates greater potential for collisions and hazards from debris.
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Intelligence Community
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Overdue Overhaul: Security Clearance Reform in a Decade of Leakers, Spies, and Insider Threats
Sina Beaghley
Apr 15, 2019
RealClearDefense
With the legislative and executive branches seemingly on the same page regarding the need for changes to the security clearance and vetting system, long overdue reform appears to be within reach.
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Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy
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Eight Lessons to Inform the Future Oversight of Emerging Science and Technology
Sarah Parks, Camilla d'Angelo, Salil Gunashekar
Apr 11, 2019
Research Fortnight
The prospect of Brexit has prompted much discussion about the future of science and technology in the UK. Effective oversight systems are crucial. They could help to create public trust and minimize risks, while allowing emerging science and technology, along with the businesses that arise from them, to flourish.
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Social and Emotional Learning
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How Do You Measure Social and Emotional Learning?
Jeremy Taylor, Laura S. Hamilton @HamiltonLauraS
Mar 28, 2019
The Hechinger Report
As the desire to improve SEL for all students grows, it is increasingly important to measure its effectiveness. But the field has lacked an organized method of identifying, choosing, and using the best assessments to measure students' competencies. Two newly developed tools can help.
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