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Self-Driving Vehicles
Self-driving cars are in the news, on the road, and the future of driving. RAND information scientist Nidhi Kalra will lead a discussion of research on the potential benefits, drawbacks, and implications of driverless cars.
Oct 28, 2014
The Elements of Surprise
Professionals today are expected to respond to more variables at a faster rate than was the case even a decade ago. RAND senior engineer Dave Baiocchi will discuss coping strategies and specific responses taken by various professionals that can help you better prepare for and respond to surprise.
Oct 15, 2014
Issues in Focus: Helping American Veterans and Their Caregivers
America's military caregivers are an essential part of the nation's ability to care for returning wounded warriors, but their own needs are often neglected. Terri Tanielian, a RAND senior social research analyst, will discuss this critical issue. Register online to attend this program in Santa Monica, Calif.
Sep 23, 2014
RAND Public Policy Analysis Workshop for Congressional Staffers
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.
Aug 5, 2014
Distinguished Speaker Series: Simon Sinek
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.
Jul 23, 2014
A New Way to Pay for Transportation: Exploring a Shift from Fuel Taxes to Mileage-Based User Fees
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.
Jun 26, 2014
Water Management and Climate Resilience in Pittsburgh
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.
Jun 24, 2014
Distinguished Speaker Series: Marco Villa
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.
Jun 24, 2014
The Future of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act: Expiration, Reauthorization, Modification
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.
Jun 11, 2014
Conference on the Future of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act
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.
Jun 10, 2014
Israeli, Saudi, and Iranian Responses in the Days After a Deal With Iran: What Are the U.S. Options?
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.
Jun 4, 2014
RAND Behavioral Finance Forum 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.
May 30, 2014
Hidden Heroes: America's Military Caregivers
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.
May 15, 2014
Haskins Lecture — Next: Breakthrough Technologies for National Security
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.
May 8, 2014
Russia: What Happened? What's Next?
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.
Apr 9, 2014
Do Joint Fighter Programs Save Money?
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.
Mar 28, 2014
"Self Driving" Vehicles: Great Benefits, but Barriers to Widespread Adoption
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.
Mar 24, 2014
Policy Impacts of Self-Driving Vehicles
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?
Mar 20, 2014
Navigating Turmoil in the Middle East
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.
Mar 18, 2014
IDSS Speaker Discusses "Rebooting Africa"
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.
Mar 7, 2014
IDSS Speaker Discusses "Rebooting Africa"
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.
Mar 7, 2014
Correctional Education: How Effective Is It and What Can We Do to Make It Better?
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.
Feb 18, 2014
Community Resilience
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.
Jan 23, 2014
Making Sense of Nuclear Negotiations with Iran: A Good Deal or a Bad Deal?
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.
Jan 22, 2014
Women's Heart Health: Research That Matters
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.
Jan 11, 2014

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