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Designing Automated Writing Evaluation Systems for Ambitious Instruction and Classroom Integration
In this chapter, we consider the role of AI tools to support ambitious teaching practices on a sustained basis. We anchor our discussion in the use of automated writing evaluation (AWE) systems that provide formative feedback.
Jan 4, 2023
Lindsay Clare Matsumura, Elaine Lin Wang, Richard Correnti, Diane Litman
Journal Article
Perspectives Regarding Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Among Individuals with Mental Illness
Clients at publicly-funded mental health clinics support MOUD treatment, signaling a need to expand access and build awareness of MOUDs in these settings.
Jan 4, 2023
Derjung M. Tarn, Kevin J. Shih, Allison J. Ober, Sarah B. Hunter, Katherine E. Watkins, Jeremy Martinez, Alanna Montero, Michael McCreary, Isabel Leamon, John Sheehe, Elizabeth Bromley
Journal Article
City-Heat Equity Adaptation Tool (City-HEAT): Multi-objective Optimization of Environmental Modifications and Human Heat Exposure Reductions for Urban Heat Adaptation Under Uncertainty
Rising global temperatures and the urban heat island effect can amplify heat-related health risks to residents. Cities are considering various heat adaptation actions to improve public health, enhance social equity, and cope with future conditions.
Jan 4, 2023
Rui Shi, Benjamin F. Hobbs, Julianne D. Quinn, Robert J. Lempert, Debra Knopman
Report
Food Insecurity Among Members of the Armed Forces and Their Dependents
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 directed the Secretary of Defense to report on food insecurity among service members and their dependents. RAND researchers examined this directive and recommended other topics for analysis.
Jan 3, 2023
Beth J. Asch, Stephanie Rennane, Thomas E. Trail, Lisa Berdie, Jason M. Ward, Dina Troyanker, Catria Gadwah-Meaden, Jonas Kempf
Research Brief
Food Insecurity in the U.S. Military: Responses to Eight Topics Raised by Congress
In response to a congressional query, RAND researchers examined the extent of food insecurity among military service members, their participation in food assistance programs, and the advisability of a basic needs allowance.
Jan 3, 2023
Beth J. Asch, Stephanie Rennane, Thomas E. Trail, Lisa Berdie, Jason M. Ward, Dina Troyanker, Catria Gadwah-Meaden, Jonas Kempf
Multimedia
Emergency Management in California: Reflections by Mark Ghilarducci, Director of the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
During a November 2022 webinar, Mark Ghilarducci, Director of California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, reflected on his more than 30 years of experience in public safety and emergency management at the local, state, and federal levels.
Dec 30, 2022
Mark Ghilarducci, Jason Thomas Barnosky
Journal Article
The Road to Justice40: Organizer and Policymaker Perspectives on the Historical Roots of and Solutions for Environmental Justice Inequities in U.S. Cities
This study characterizes the perceptions of organizers and policymakers regarding how communities experience the causes of environmental injustices in U.S. cities, the characteristics of policies intended to address these injustices, and lessons learned for equitably engaging communities.
Dec 28, 2022
Sameer M. Siddiqi, Cate Mingoya-LaFortune, Ramya Chari, Benjamin Lee Preston, Grace Gahlon, Carlos Calvo Hernandez, Alexandra Huttinger, Scott R. Stephenson, Jaime Madrigano
Journal Article
The Hospital Care Experiences of Older Patients Compared to Younger Patients
Patients ages 75+ reported less-positive experiences than patients ages 55-74, especially for measures of communication. These differences may be specific to inpatient care.
Dec 23, 2022
Marc N. Elliott, Megan K. Beckett, Christopher W Cohea, William Lehrman, Chelsea Russ, Paul Cleary, Laura Giordano, Elizabeth Goldstein, Debra Saliba
Tool
Mid-Atlantic Regional Climate Impacts Summary and Outlook: Fall 2022
This climate summary aims to inform Mid-Atlantic policymakers and practitioners about fall 2022, regional climate trends, and the upcoming winter season. An interactive tool shows an analysis of the longest stretches of dry days and how they are expected to change in the future.
Dec 23, 2022
Krista Romita Grocholski, Michelle E. Miro, Jessica Spaccio, Samantha Borisoff, Arthur T. DeGaetano
Report
China's Strategy and Activities in the Arctic: Implications for North American and Transatlantic Security
This report assesses China's strategy and diplomacy in the Arctic and the potential implications of Chinese investments and activities there for the rules-based order and for regional and transatlantic security.
Dec 23, 2022
Stephanie Pezard, Stephen J. Flanagan, Scott W. Harold, Irina A. Chindea, Benjamin J. Sacks, Abbie Tingstad, Tristan Finazzo, Soo Kim
Report
Alternative Approaches for Expanding the Air Force's Task Force True North Program
This report identifies approaches to expanding the Air Force's Task Force True North program, which seeks to provide prevention and treatment programs to airmen in need by embedding health care providers directly into units.
Dec 22, 2022
Agnes Gereben Schaefer, John A. Ausink, Thomas Goughnour, Kristie L. Gore, Kimberly Jackson, Paul Emslie
Dissertation
Robust Decision Making in Health Policy: Applications to COVID-19 and Colorectal Cancer
Presents three papers exploring the utility of Robust Decision Making for supporting health policy decisions.
Dec 22, 2022
Pedro Nascimento de Lima
Journal Article
COVID-19 Vaccination Intentions, Concerns, and Facilitators Among US Parents of Children Ages 6 Months Through 4 Years
In this study of 2,031 adults with children aged 6 months through 4 years, half indicated they intended to get their child a COVID-19 vaccine at some point, but only one-fifth intended to do so within 3 months of the child's eligibility.
Dec 21, 2022
Aaron M. Scherer, Courtney A. Gidengil, Amber M. Gedlinske, Andrew M. Parker, Natoshia M. Askelson, Kate R. Woodworth, Christine A. Petersen, Megan Lindley
Journal Article
What Drives Health Mindset and Expectations in the United States?
Health mindset is a group of beliefs or assumptions that individuals hold about the causes of health and well-being. We examined associations between personal characteristics and experiences with health mindset.
Dec 21, 2022
Laurie T. Martin, Katherine Grace Carman, Douglas Yeung
Report
Psychedelics and Veterans' Mental Health: The Evolving Legal and Policy Landscape in the United States
The federal government must consider how best to support veterans and their health care providers as the legal and policy landscape surrounding the therapeutic use of psychedelics continues to evolve.
Dec 21, 2022
Bryce Pardo, Beau Kilmer, Rajeev Ramchand, Carrie M. Farmer
Report
Implementing Technology-Enabled Human Resources Capabilities in the U.S. Air Force: Insight from the Private Sector and Military Services
This report, one in a set aimed at helping the U.S. Air Force succeed in replacing its traditional human resources system with digital talent management systems, identifies steps to implement this technology and align skills with job requirements.
Dec 21, 2022
Douglas Yeung, Elicia M. John, Jeannette Gaudry Haynie, James Ryseff, Bonnie L. Triezenberg, Nelson Lim
Report
How the U.S. Air Force Can Incorporate New Data Technologies into Its Talent Management System: Framework and Use Cases for Technology-Enabled Talent Management
The U.S. Air Force and the other military services have a long history of innovation in human resource management (HRM). This report describes how adopting HRM practices that are technology-enabled could lead to more-effective talent management.
Dec 21, 2022
David Schulker, Matthew Walsh, Nelson Lim, Ajay K. Kochhar
Report
Responding to a Limited Russian Attack on NATO During the Ukraine War
This Perspective outlines key considerations for U.S. policymakers charged with planning responses to a potential limited Russian attack on U.S. allies or U.S. forces in Europe.
Dec 20, 2022
Bryan Frederick, Samuel Charap, Karl P. Mueller
Report
Incorporating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Considerations into the 2021 Department of the Air Force Developmental Education Selection Boards: Analysis of Outcomes
Although demographic data have been masked for most Air Force boards adjudicating career development and promotions, the 2021 Central Professional Military Education Program Boards provided an opportunity to test the effects of unmasking the data.
Dec 20, 2022
Raymond E. Conley, Kimberly Curry Hall, Claude Messan Setodji, Stephen W., Jr. Oliver, Sarah W. Denton, C. Ben Gibson, Paul Emslie, Shawn Cochran, Michael Schiefer, Melissa Bauman
Report
New Directions for Projecting Land Power in the Indo-Pacific: Contexts, Constraints, and Concepts
This report seeks to address how the U.S. Army can most effectively project and employ land power in the Indo-Pacific, during competition and conflict, with a focus on scenarios involving China.
Dec 20, 2022
Jonathan P. Wong, Michael J. Mazarr, Nathan Beauchamp-Mustafaga, Michael Bohnert, Scott Boston, Christian Curriden, Derek Eaton, Gregory Weider Fauerbach, Joslyn Fleming, Katheryn Giglio, Dahlia Anne Goldfeld, Derek Grossman, Timothy R. Heath, John C. Jackson, Michael E. Linick, Eric Robinson, Lisa Saum-Manning, Ryan A. Schwankhart, Michael Schwille, Stephan B. Seabrook, Alice Shih, Jonathan Welch

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Chinese and Russian Perceptions of and Responses to U.S. Military Activities in the Space Domain 2022

Putting Equity First in COVID-19 Vaccination 2022

Reducing Deaths in Law Enforcement Custody 2022

Leveraging diversity for military effectiveness 2022

Deception Detection 2022

How Are U.S. Public School Teachers Approaching Civic and Citizenship Education? 2022