Calendar of Events

Upcoming Events

Educating Newcomers: A Research-Practice Conversation About K–12 Public Schooling for Undocumented and Asylum-Seeking Children in the United States
May 26, 2022

RAND Corporation researchers and administrators from two school systems will discuss K–12 public schooling for undocumented and asylum-seeking children in the United States. [Virtual]

Past Events

What is Climate Literacy? How Climate Science Can Support Disaster Resilience
May 19, 2022

As climate change is leading to increases in the number and severity of disasters, the nation’s emergency managers increasingly rely on climate science to inform their plans, decisions, and actions. A growing body of information is available to support climate-related decisions, and many public officials question how to access and apply this information.
Recent Trends Among the Unsheltered in Los Angeles
May 18, 2022

In this RAND Remote conversation, RAND experts Jason Ward, Rick Garvey, and Sarah Hunter will discuss their new report based on survey data collected from unhoused people in three Los Angeles neighborhoods. [Virtual]
A Conversation with VA Secretary McDonough on the Department's Recommendations to the Asset and Infrastructure Review Commission
Mar 10, 2022

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is about to release a study and issue recommendations for future investments in VA health care facilities. Ahead of this release, the RAND Epstein Family Veterans Policy Research Institute is hosting a webinar featuring a discussion with Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis R. McDonough. [Virtual]
The Future of Space Cooperation Between the U.S. and Japan: March 7th and 8th
Mar 7, 2022

Please join us online or at RAND's Santa Monica office for a two-day series of conferences focused on the future of space cooperation between the U.S. and Japan.
A Snapshot of Anti-Bias Education in U.S. K–12 Schools
Feb 23, 2022

RAND researchers will share new data from a national teacher survey administered in spring 2021 about the extent to which public school teachers report addressing anti-bias education in their K–12 classrooms and what that looks like. [Virtual]
"What I Saw at the Diversity Revolution": A Black History Month Celebration
Feb 8, 2022

Law and Business Professor Adrienne Davis will share thoughts and lessons learned from her experience leading diversity initiatives over the last decade at Washington University in St. Louis. Malcolm Williams, Pardee RAND’s Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, will introduce the event and moderate the discussion with Dean and Vice President Nancy Staudt.
The Growing Role of Europe in Asia: Connecting the Atlantic and the Indo-Pacific
Nov 2, 2021

This event brings together experts on Japan, the European Union, and United States defense issues to examine security cooperation between Atlantic and Pacific powers. [Virtual]
The Rise of Standards-Aligned Materials for K-12 English Language Arts and Mathematics Instruction
Oct 26, 2021

RAND Corporation and EdReports will share new data from a national teacher survey administered in spring 2021 about what instructional materials teachers are using and the factors that may be leading to increases in use of standards-aligned instructional materials across the United States. [Virtual]
Taiwan's Security and the U.S. - Japan Alliance
Oct 14, 2021

This event will explore how Tokyo and Washington perceive the threat Beijing poses to Taipei, how they are considering responding, and the policy options they face for deterring a Chinese use of force. [Virtual]
Prospects for Refugee Returns and Other Durable Solutions to the Global Refugee Crisis
Oct 14, 2021

The global refugee crisis is one of the world’s most pressing and persistent policy problems, and the need to promote durable solutions for refugees, particularly safe and dignified return, has become ever more urgent. In this panel discussion speakers will share perspectives on the factors that influence refugee return. [Virtual]
Transforming Gender Equity in South Korea
Oct 6, 2021

The RAND Corporation Center for Asia and Pacific Policy is organizing a public webinar that will take place on October 6 to convene a multidisciplinary group of opinion leaders, practitioners, and academics to engage in a high-level discussion. [Virtual]
Twenty Years of Service: American Perspectives on What We Owe Veterans
Sep 30, 2021

The RAND Epstein Family Veterans Policy Research Institute will host its inaugural webinar on September 30. How much do Americans value veterans’ service to the country? After 20 years of war, what kind of benefits do veterans deserve? With the end of the war in Afghanistan, these questions are more relevant than ever. [Virtual]
College Education in Prisons: A How-To Guide for Corrections Officials
Sep 16, 2021

RAND's Lois Davis will join a panel discussion on the experiences of corrections officials and higher education experts in launching college programs in prison. The webinar is co-sponsored by the Michelson 20MM Foundation. [Virtual]
Community Response and Resilience to Disaster: Lessons from the COVID-19 Crisis in Sitka, Alaska
Jul 28, 2021

Drawing on the experiences of NGOs in Sitka that were instrumental in addressing emergent challenges in the local community as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, this webinar examined how local, state, and federal governments can improve their collaboration with community-based organizations.
Rethinking How Employers Understand Risk in Background Checks
Jun 16, 2021

Employers use criminal background checks to make hiring decisions, but lack guidance on whether or how to use that information effectively. This workshop brings together policymakers, social scientists, employee advocates, employers, and other thought leaders to discuss these issues. [Virtual]
Do Teachers Perceive That Their Main Instructional Materials Meet the Needs of English Learners (ELs) and Students with Disabilities (SWD)?
Jun 8, 2021

A recent survey examined what K–12 public school teachers think about their instructional materials. This webinar will present survey findings and implications for understanding equitable access to instructional materials for ELs, SWD, and students of color. [Virtual]
Exiting Extremism: What Binds People to Extremist Groups and How Organizations Help Them Leave
Jun 2, 2021

What leads people to join violent extremist groups and how do they become deradicalized? This one-hour webinar will explore the forces that pull individuals to extremist groups, the binds that keep them connected, and why leaving can be so difficult. [Virtual]
Climate Cooperation and Sustainability Initiatives in the UAE
May 4, 2021

At this roundtable discussion, a panel of experts will discuss the United Arab Emirates' climate-related initiatives and multilateral collaborative efforts across the fields of energy, environment, and economic development. [Virtual]
How Teachers and School Leaders Shape Use of Instructional Materials
May 3, 2021

Teachers exercise great autonomy in how they use, modify and supplement their instructional materials. This webinar will present findings on teacher and school leader perceptions of instructional materials during the COVID-19 pandemic. [Virtual]
Changing Unemployment and the Post-Pandemic Workforce
Apr 29, 2021

In this RAND Remote conversation, economist Kathryn Edwards will discuss ways the pandemic is changing how we treat unemployment. She'll describe options for workforce recovery, including drawing women workers back into the labor force. [Virtual]
COVID-19 Vaccine Liability and Compensation in the United States
Apr 16, 2021

Although serious vaccine injuries are very rare, the United States has two federal compensation systems for people who have been harmed from vaccines. In this webinar experts discuss how those who believe they are injured by COVID-19 vaccines can seek compensation for medical costs, work time, and other losses. [Virtual]
A Disarming Mission: A RAND Conversation with William Perry and Tom Collina
Mar 25, 2021

In this RAND Remote conversation, former Secretary of Defense William Perry and Tom Collina, director of policy at Ploughshares Fund, will discuss nuclear executive authority and topics covered in their book, The Button: The New Nuclear Arms Race and Presidential Power from Truman to Trump. [Virtual]
The U.S- Japan Economic Relationship and Views of Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies
Mar 24, 2021

This conference is part of the U.S.-Japan Socioeconomic Policy Exchange event series. It will first set the stage for with a discussion of the importance of the overall development of the U.S.-Japan economic relationship and then delve into the perspectives of blockchain and cryptocurrency experts from the U.S. and Japan. [Virtual]
Partnering with Communities on Puerto Rico Disaster Recovery
Feb 25, 2021

After Hurricanes Irma and Maria struck Puerto Rico in 2017, RAND helped its government develop a comprehensive recovery plan. In this RAND Remote conversation, Marielena Lara and Gabriela Castro will discuss the partnered approach they used to support reconstruction and recovery efforts. [Virtual]

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