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Software Acquisition Workforce Initiative for the Department of Defense: Initial Competency Development and Preparation for Validation

To support U.S. Department of Defense goals to improve software acquisition, the authors develop a competency model, review training and education courses, and present options for tracking and managing the software acquisition workforce.

Mar 31, 2020

Sean Robson, Bonnie L. Triezenberg, Samantha E. DiNicola, Lindsey Polley, John S., II Davis, Maria C. Lytell
Report

Breaking Barriers: A Rapid Rehousing and Employment Pilot Program for Adults on Probation in Los Angeles County: Evaluation Report

This report presents early findings on the progress of the Breaking Barriers program, which provides Los Angeles County adults on probation with a time-limited housing subsidy, case management, and employment supports.

Mar 31, 2020

Sarah B. Hunter, Adam Scherling, Melissa Felician, Sangita M. Baxi, Matthew Cefalu
Journal Article

Journal Article

School and Preparedness Officials' Perspectives on Social Distancing Practices to Reduce Influenza Transmission During a Pandemic: Considerations to Guide Future Work

The objective of this qualitative study was to explore the perspectives of school and preparedness officials on the feasibility of implementing a range of social distancing practices to reduce influenza transmission during a pandemic.

Mar 31, 2020

Laura J. Faherty, Heather L. Schwartz, Faruque Ahmed, Yenlik Zheteyeva, Amra Uzicanin, Lori Uscher-Pines
Journal Article

Journal Article

Group and Individual-level Change on Health-related Quality of Life in Chiropractic Patients With Chronic Low Back or Neck Pain

This study suggests some benefits of chiropractic on functioning and well-being of patients with low back pain or neck pain.

Mar 31, 2020

Ron D. Hays, Karen Spritzer, Cathy D. Sherbourne, Gery W. Ryan, Ian D. Coulter
Report

Unclassified and Secure: A Defense Industrial Base Cyber Protection Program for Unclassified Defense Networks

This report describes a way for the U.S. Department of Defense to better secure unclassified networks holding defense information -- through the establishment of a cybersecurity program designed to strengthen the protections of these networks.

Mar 30, 2020

Daniel Gonzales, Sarah Harting, Mary Kate Adgie, Julia Brackup, Lindsey Polley, Karlyn D. Stanley
Research Brief

Research Brief

Financial Aid Can Help Low-Income Students Finish Two-Year College Programs

In Wisconsin, a state-funded grant helped the lowest-income college students meet living expenses and supported degree completion. A grant of $1,100 made graduation 9 percent more likely for students enrolled at technical colleges.

Mar 30, 2020

Drew M. Anderson
Report

Teacher and Principal Perspectives on Supports for Students' College and Career Pathways: Findings from the American Educator Panels

In this report, the authors investigate the link between school context and school-provided college and career pathway supports to better understand potential causes of gaps in student postgraduation outcomes.

Mar 26, 2020

Melanie A. Zaber, Laura S. Hamilton
Report

Report

Measuring Cybersecurity and Cyber Resiliency

This report presents a framework for the development of metrics -- and a method for scoring them -- that indicates how well a U.S. Air Force mission or system is expected to perform in a cyber-contested environment.

Mar 26, 2020

Don Snyder, Lauren A. Mayer, Guy Weichenberg, Danielle C. Tarraf, Bernard Fox, Myron Hura, Suzanne Genc, Jonathan William Welburn
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Enhancing deterrence and defence on NATO's northern flank: Allied perspectives on strategic options for Norway

To inform ongoing strategy and policy development, the Norwegian Ministry of Defence commissioned RAND to gather insights into key allies' perspectives on strategic opportunities and challenges for NATO deterrence and defence in the High North.

Mar 25, 2020

James Black, Stephen J. Flanagan, Gene Germanovich, Ruth Harris, David Ochmanek, Marina Favaro, Katerina Galai, Emily Gloinson
Journal Article

Defining the Solution Space to Accelerate Climate Change Adaptation

Better understanding of the solution space for climate change adaptation, and identifying ways to influence this space, is critical for informing policy making globally to accelerate adaptation action.

Mar 24, 2020

Marjolijn Haasnoot, Robbert Biesbroek, Judy Lawrence, Veruska Muccione, Robert J. Lempert, Bruce Glavovic
Report

Report

Optimizing the Contributions of Air Force Civilian STEM Workforce

RAND researchers reviewed existing academic and professional literature to gain insights into how organizations such as the Air Force should manage, support, and organize their civilian STEM workforce to best leverage talent and maximize performance.

Mar 23, 2020

Shirley M. Ross, Rebecca Herman, Irina A. Chindea, Samantha E. DiNicola, Amy Grace Donohue
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Fostering Innovation Across the U.S. Criminal Justice System: Identifying Opportunities to Improve Effectiveness, Efficiency, and Fairness

In this report, the authors draw on panel discussions from the five-year Priority Criminal Justice Needs Initiative and focus on needs that apply to law enforcement, the courts, and corrections agencies.

Mar 23, 2020

Brian A. Jackson, Michael J. D. Vermeer, Kristin J. Leuschner, Dulani Woods, John S. Hollywood, Duren Banks, Sean E. Goodison, Joe Russo, Shoshana R. Shelton
Tool

Tool

Chesapeake Bay Watershed Climate Impacts Summary and Outlook: Winter 2019-2020

This web-based tool aims to inform Chesapeake Bay Watershed policymakers, practitioners, and community leaders on Winter 2019-2020 climate, as well as projected future climate trends. An interactive tool shows percentage change in freeze-thaw days.

Mar 23, 2020

Michelle E. Miro, Krista Romita Grocholski, Samantha Borisoff, Jessica Spaccio, Jordan R. Fischbach, Art Degaetano, Kyle Haak
Report

Report

Need-Based Financial Aid in Wisconsin: State Policy and Student Pathways

RAND researchers analyzed the policy design, implementation, and outcomes of the Wisconsin Grant. This grant and other state programs face similar challenges using need-based grant aid to promote college attainment for low-income residents.

Mar 23, 2020

Drew M. Anderson
Research Brief

Research Brief

How Can State Financial Aid Best Meet the Needs of Low-Income Students? The Wisconsin Case

The author of this brief analyzes the policy design, implementation, and outcomes of the Wisconsin Grant program.

Mar 23, 2020

Drew M. Anderson
Brochure

Brochure

Consolidated Financial Statements: Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2019

These are the RAND Corporation's financial statements for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2019.

Mar 20, 2020
Report

Teachers' Use of Intervention Programs: Who Uses Them and How Context Matters

In this Data Note, researchers explore the prevalence of teachers' use of intervention programs, which are designed to help students performing below grade level. Researchers also explore how teachers' use of such programs may vary by school context.

Mar 19, 2020

Laura Stelitano, Sy Doan, Rebecca Ann Lawrence, Daniella Henry
Journal Article

Journal Article

Palliative Care and Infection Management at End of Life in Nursing Homes: A Descriptive Survey

The aim of this study was to describe the current status of how nursing homes integrates palliative care and infection management at end of life across the nation.

Mar 19, 2020

Aluem Tark, Leah V. Estrada, Mary E. Tresgallo, Denise D. Quigley, Patricia Stone, Mansi Agarwal
Journal Article

Support of Nursing Homes in Infection Management Varies by US State Departments of Health

In many countries, healthcare associated infections (HAI) are problematic in long-term aged care living facilities. In the US, HAI occur frequently in nursing homes (NH). We systematically examined the variations in state intentions and activities related to HAI prevention in NHs.

Mar 19, 2020

Richard Dorritie, Denise D. Quigley, Mansi Agarwal, Aluem Tark, Andrew W. Dick, Patricia Stone
Journal Article

Journal Article

Does Shared Decision Making Actually Occur in the Emergency Department? Looking at It from the Patients' Perspective

Utilizing a cross-sectional, multisite approach, we administered an instrument, consisting of two validated shared decisionmaking assessment tools and one newly developed tool to a sample of emergency department patients.

Mar 19, 2020

Elizabeth M. Schoenfeld, Marc A. Probst, Denise D. Quigley, Peter St Marie, Nikita Nayyar, Sarah H. Sabbagh, Tanesha Beckford, Hemal Kanzaria

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