Calendar of Events

Past Events

RAND Public Policy Analysis Workshop for Congressional Staffers
Aug 5, 2014
This two-day analysis training workshop will provide legislative staffers with an introduction to policy analysis tools and techniques as well as an understanding of how they can be used to improve the quality of public policy decisionmaking.
Distinguished Speaker Series: Simon Sinek
Jul 23, 2014
Author Simon Sinek will discuss his new book, Leaders Eat Last, and how to create stable, adaptive, confident teams, where everyone feels they belong and all energies are focused on facing the common enemy and seizing big opportunities.
A New Way to Pay for Transportation: Exploring a Shift from Fuel Taxes to Mileage-Based User Fees
Jun 26, 2014
Increasing fuel efficiency and the rise of alternative fuel vehicles that do not use gasoline have led to growing shortfalls in federal and state funding for surface transportation programs — shortfalls that are likely to become even more acute in coming years. In this Congressional Briefing, Liisa Ecola will discuss innovations in the use of mileage-based fees.
Water Management and Climate Resilience in Pittsburgh
Jun 24, 2014
Pittsburgh has one of the worst combined sewer overflow problems in the nation. The EPA is closely monitoring ALCOSAN's Wet Weather Plan, a portion of which is dedicated to developing green infrastructure and supporting flow reduction. Experts will discuss this important issue and ways to help the region.
Distinguished Speaker Series: Marco Villa
Jun 24, 2014
Marco Villa, adviser to the Hyperloop next-generation transportation system, will be the featured speaker in RAND's Distinguished Speaker Series on June 24, 2014.
The Future of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act: Expiration, Reauthorization, Modification
Jun 11, 2014
To inform the debate on whether TRIA should be reauthorized, modified, or allowed to expire, RAND experts will present the findings of their recent work on this topic and address different facets of this complex issue, including the pros and cons of proposed TRIA modifications.
Conference on the Future of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act
Jun 10, 2014
To inform the debate on whether TRIA should be continued or allowed to expire, RAND is convening a conference that will bring together stakeholders to not only discuss the varying implications of TRIA’s expiration, modification, and extension, but also to frame how it is debated in the halls of Congress and across the country.
Israeli, Saudi, and Iranian Responses in the Days After a Deal With Iran: What Are the U.S. Options?
Jun 4, 2014
RAND experts will discuss the likely concerns and reactions of Israel and Saudi Arabia and the internal power dynamics and motivations of the Iranian government. Understanding these factors and U.S. options to address them will be critical for policymakers to implement a final nuclear agreement.
RAND Behavioral Finance Forum 2014
May 30, 2014
Leveraging Behavioral Insights to Improve Financial Health was the topic of the 2014 RAND Behavioral Finance (BeFi) Forum. Annamaria Lusardi presented the keynote address on The Economic Importance of Financial Literacy.
Hidden Heroes: America's Military Caregivers
May 15, 2014
Military caregivers play an essential role in caring for injured or wounded service members and veterans. Terri Tanielian and Rajeev Ramchand will present the challenges today's military caregivers face, and what Congress and others can do to support them.
Haskins Lecture – Next: Breakthrough Technologies for National Security
May 8, 2014
The 2014 Haskins Lectureship on Science Policy will feature Arati Prabhakar, director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, discussing breakthrough technologies for national security.
Russia: What Happened? What's Next?
Apr 9, 2014
What are the implications of the continuing standoff between Russia and the West over Ukraine? Olga Oliker will discuss the latest unfolding events in the region and how cooperation on other global and regional issues could be affected.
Do Joint Fighter Programs Save Money?
Mar 28, 2014
Mark Lorell will discuss how historically, the need to accommodate different service requirements into a single design or common design family can lead to increased program complexity and cost growth that may cancel out the theoretical costs savings gained from a joint approach.
"Self Driving" Vehicles: Great Benefits, but Barriers to Widespread Adoption
Mar 24, 2014
After examining the advantages and disadvantages of autonomous vehicles, RAND researchers determined that the overall societal benefits of this new technology likely outweigh the disadvantages. Senior behavioral scientist James Anderson will present the study results.
Policy Impacts of Self-Driving Vehicles
Mar 20, 2014
Full-scale production of self-driving cars is predicted within 5–15 years. California allows these vehicles to operate on state roads, and the DMV is tasked with working on several rules for carmakers and the public. What is the best way forward?
Navigating Turmoil in the Middle East
Mar 18, 2014
Dalia Dassa Kaye of RAND and Aaron Miller of the Wilson Center will discuss current events in the Middle East and weigh the prospects of success for U.S. diplomats working to navigate the region's many hot spots.
IDSS Speaker Discusses "Rebooting Africa"
Mar 7, 2014
The International Development Speaker Series welcomed Harvard's Calestous Juma, who discussed strategies for enabling Africa to harness the power of platform technologies for the technological catch-up and leapfrogging needed to spur economic development and prosperity.
Correctional Education: How Effective Is It and What Can We Do to Make It Better?
Feb 18, 2014
Ex-offenders do not have the knowledge and skills to support a successful return to their communities. Trying to reduce re-incarceration rates is partly why states devote resources to educating and training individuals while in prison. Lois Davis will present results from a comprehensive RAND study on the effectiveness of correctional education.
Community Resilience
Jan 23, 2014
It's important to build community resilience for the sake of long-term recovery, but how do we make resilience happen? Anita Chandra will distill the extensive body of research on resilience-building into simple steps that communities and organizations can take to help strengthen themselves against all kinds of disasters.
Making Sense of Nuclear Negotiations with Iran: A Good Deal or a Bad Deal?
Jan 22, 2014
Negotiations between Iran and the P5+1 have resulted in a first step agreement of a possible comprehensive deal on the Iranian nuclear program. A panel of experts will examine the negotiations, the potential for a deal that could effectively halt Iran's ability to develop nuclear weapons, and implications for U.S. national security.
Women's Heart Health: Research That Matters
Jan 11, 2014
A conference on women's heart health research will feature experts Chloe E. Bird, Tamara B. Horwich, and Karol E. Watson. They will discuss topics related to women's heart health including body weight and calcium.
The Promise of Integrated Health Care
Dec 18, 2013
People with serious mental illness suffer more chronic health problems and die earlier than others. Research suggests that the solution may lie in integrated care — the coordination of mental health, substance abuse, and primary care services. Join us as we learn about this innovative approach.
The Future of Mobility: Transportation 2030
Dec 3, 2013
What will transportation look like in the United States in the year 2030? Multiple mobility scenarios are possible. Come hear how policymakers and planners can shape the future of mobility in the United States and what factors will influence the creation of the future transportation system.
Estimating the Comparative Effectiveness of Screening Tests
Nov 13, 2013
Screening tests are a key component of preventive care. For cancer screening, the most relevant measure of effectiveness is the difference in mortality for screened versus unscreened patients. Carolyn Rutter from The Group Health Research Institute will discuss comparative effectiveness of screening tests, focusing on colorectal cancer.
Distinguished Speaker Series: Edmund Phelps
Nov 6, 2013
Nobel Prize-winning economist Edmund Phelps is director of the Center on Capitalism and Society at Columbia University as well as dean of New Huadu Business School at Minjiang University in Fuzhou, China. He will follow his talk with a book signing.

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