Calendar of Events

Past Events

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.
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.
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]
The U.S.-Japan Alliance: Advancing Cooperation on Strategic Technology and Defense
Feb 23, 2021

This two-day conference is part of the ongoing U.S.-Japan Alliance event series. On February 23, speakers will address the next phase in U.S- Japan defense cooperation. On February 25, the focus will be the challenge of building trusted 5G communications networks. [Virtual]
The United States, Japan, and the Rise of Telework during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Feb 4, 2021

As both the U.S. and Japan respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, a major shift has occurred towards support for and use of teleworking as a way to safely continue to engage in certain types of job fields. The growth of telework raises a number of interesting questions about the future of certain types of economic activities in both countries. [Virtual]
High Stakes: Fostering Innovation to Stem the Tide of America's Drug Problems
Jan 28, 2021

In this video conversation, Beau Kilmer will discuss how RAND is identifying and evaluating innovative approaches to tackle some of America's most pressing drug problems and to help strengthen and safeguard communities. [Virtual]
COVID-19 Vaccine Cross-Border Liability and Compensation 
Dec 22, 2020

Join a panel of experts to discuss the challenges in facilitating the global distribution of COVID-19 vaccines and preventing concerns over liability and compensation from affecting the vaccine supply chain and the uptake of the vaccine by the public. [Virtual]
RAND Behavioral Finance Forum 2020
Oct 29, 2020

The RAND Behavioral Finance Forum brings together academic, financial, and government leaders to share cutting-edge behavioral research in financial decisionmaking. The 2020 annual conference will take place online on October 14, 23, and 29. [Virtual]
Opioid Litigation: What's New and What Does It Mean for Future Litigation?
Oct 22, 2020

More than 2,000 plaintiffs have now joined the largest civil trial in U.S. history: National Prescription Opiate Litigation (MDL 2804). In this virtual event, a distinguished group of attorneys, judges, and scholars will discuss the opioid litigation and its impacts on the future of mass litigation. [Virtual]
Tackling an Evolving Pandemic
Oct 22, 2020

In this video conversation, Jennifer Bouey will discuss RAND's rapid COVID-19 response, including insights and analysis to help strengthen and safeguard communities, rethink and retool institutions, and determine the best ways forward. [Virtual]
Advancing Racial Equity Policy
Oct 6, 2020

In this video conversation, Anita Chandra and Benjamin Preston will discuss RAND's efforts to address the challenges of racial equity from a variety of angles—and options for converting research into action. [Virtual]
COVID-19 and the Courts
Oct 1, 2020

What impact has the COVID-19 pandemic had on the operation of courts? The RAND Institute for Civil Justice (ICJ) and the Berkeley Law Civil Justice Research Initiative (CJRI ) have assembled attorneys, judges, and scholars for a virtual event to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the court system. [Virtual]
Trends in Mass Migration
Sep 23, 2020

Steadily rising numbers of migrants over the past two decades suggest that migration is becoming one of the most pressing issues of our time. This webinar series, brought to you by RAND’s Mass Migration Strategy Group, brings together RAND’s interdisciplinary work on migration-related trends, opportunities, challenges, and solutions. [Virtual]
RAND Visit by U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper
Sep 16, 2020

U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper will visit RAND's Santa Monica headquarters and give brief remarks regarding the security competition with China and the state of the United States' defense industrial base. [Livestream]
RAND Space Launch Virtual Forum
Sep 8, 2020

An expert panel brings together RAND researchers and a representative from the Department of the Air Force's Space and Missile Command to discuss topics related to space launch. [Virtual]
Mitigating the Impact of Blast-Related Burn Injuries: From Prolonged Field Care to Rehabilitation and Resilience
Mar 3, 2020

RAND will host the ninth Department of Defense state-of-the-science meeting on blast injury research March 3–5, 2020. Topics include the epidemiology and outcomes of blast-related burn injuries, opportunities to transform blast-related burn injury research, and more. [Washington, D.C.]
The U.S.-Japan Alliance and Rapid Change on the Korean Peninsula
Mar 2, 2020

In part six of this event series, RAND will host a two-day conference focused on the U.S.-Japan alliance and the Korean Peninsula. [Santa Monica, CA]
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Disaster Prediction, Resilience, and Recovery
Feb 18, 2020

RAND will host a conference on the role of artificial intelligence in natural disaster prediction, resiliency enhancement, and recovery efforts. U.S. and Japanese experts will offer insights drawn from numerous instances of disasters. [New Orleans, LA]

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