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Recent Editions

Applying an Equity Lens to Disaster Policy Research: Q&A with Marielena Lara, Carlos Villegas, and Gabriela Castro
Jul 28, 2022

In this issue, Q&A with Marielena Lara, Carlos Villegas, and Gabriela Castro; exploring the legacy of redlining in urban environments; and responding to gun violence in Buffalo.
Applying a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Lens to Higher Education and Public Policy: Q&A with Nancy Staudt
Mar 28, 2022

In this issue, Q&A with Nancy Staudt, Dean of the Pardee RAND Graduate School and Vice President of Innovation at RAND; research on anti-bias education and algorithmic equity; and a call for application for the Faculty Leaders program.
Building a Knowledge Base in Racial Equity: Q&A with Jason M. Etchegaray
Feb 23, 2022

In this issue, Q&A with Jason M. Etchegaray, senior behavioral and social scientist at RAND and member of the inaugural cohort of center affiliates and ambassadors; research on equity in climate adaption; and the spring 2022 cohort of research associates.
Working Towards Health Equity: Q&A with Mahshid Abir
Jan 31, 2022

Mahshid Abir is an emergency physician and senior policy researcher at RAND, and fall 2021 health equity fellow in the RAND Center to Advance Racial Equity Policy. She spent her fellowship developing the Health System – Community Rise Program (HCRP) for African-American/Black Children and Young Adults in the state of Michigan.
The Role of Research and Analysis in Advancing Racial Equity: Q&A with Andy Hoehn
Dec 21, 2021

In this issue Andy Hoehn, RAND senior vice president for Research and Analysis, discusses RAND's role in addressing complex and persistent issues of equity.
How Does Equity Research Intersect With the Criminal Justice System? Q&A with Shamena Anwar
Nov 19, 2021

Shamena Anwar, RAND economist, is interested in identifying the sources of racial disparities in the criminal justice system, as well as evaluating criminal justice system reforms. Her work has examined the role that race plays in areas such as motor vehicle searches, parole release decisions, and criminal jury trials.
How Can Equitable Financial Practices Contribute to Racial Equity? Q&A with Joye Hunter
Oct 28, 2021

In this issue we hear from Joye Hunter, Director of Research Financial Operations at RAND. In a 30-year career, Joye has held financial positions in several RAND research units and an administrative position in the Pardee RAND Graduate School.
Being Part of the Solution: Q&A with Pierrce Holmes
Sep 29, 2021

Pierrce Holmes speaks to center director Rhianna Rogers about what he learned as a summer fellow. Pierrce was funded through a Segal Fellowship from his home institution, Brandeis University.
Advancing Equity Through Rigorous Research: Q&A with Michael D. Rich
Aug 30, 2021

RAND president and chief executive officer Michael D. Rich reflects on year one of the RAND Center to Advance Racial Equity Policy and the next steps for equity research at RAND.
How Do We Engage Black and Latinx Youth In Policy Issues? Q&A with Alice Huguet and Andrea Prado Tuma
Jul 28, 2021

RAND researchers Alice Huguet and Andrea Prado Tuma discuss their innovative work to bring media literacy lessons to Black and Latinx youth and to engage youth in policy discussions.
How Can We Move Beyond “Closing the Gaps” to Refocus on Inclusive and Equitable Solutions? Q&A with Rhianna Rogers
Jun 28, 2021

Rhianna Rogers, inaugural director of RAND’s Center to Advance Racial Equity Policy, shares her insights about the future of the center.
How Can Addressing Issues of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Benefit the National Security Community? Q&A with Jack Riley
May 19, 2021

In this issue of Forward we hear from Jack Riley, vice president, RAND National Security Research Division; director, RAND National Defense Research Institute; and executive sponsor of RAND's employee resource group for Black employees.
What Does It Mean to Thrive Rather Than Survive? Q&A with Cynthia Gonzalez
Apr 28, 2021

Cynthia Gonzalez, director of Pardee RAND Graduate School's Community-Partnered Policy and Action stream, talks about her passion and insights for the school and why it is time for a new approach to community well-being.
Research and Analysis Through an Equity Lens: Q&A with Jhacova Williams and Peter Nguyen
Mar 22, 2021

What does it mean to apply an equity lens to research and analysis? In this edition of Forward, RAND education policy researcher Peter Nguyen and economist Jhacova Williams offer their perspectives.
Ben Preston on Equity-Oriented Climate Policy
Feb 12, 2021

The RAND Center to Advance Racial Equity Policy develops solutions to build racial equity in systems and policies for the future. One such area is protecting our climate in ways that are equitable and equity-oriented. Ben Preston, director of RAND’s Community Health and Environmental Policy program, shares more.
Introducing Forward: the RAND Center to Advance Racial Equity Policy Newsletter
Dec 9, 2020

To solve the enduring problem of systemic racism, what will it take to adapt, redesign, and implement systems and policies to address the issue?

Russia's Evolving Use of Information Confrontation

Preparing for Post-Quantum Critical Infrastructure

How Russia's Nuclear Double Cross of Ukraine Teaches Dangerous Lessons

Russian Forces in Ukraine: Muddling Through

Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy with Research

The Policy Currents Podcast

Improving Psychological Wellbeing and Work Outcomes in the UK

Managing Escalation in Crisis and War

Getting to Know Military Caregivers and Their Needs

Planning for the Rising Costs of Dementia

Forward Newsletter

Recent Editions

Applying an Equity Lens to Disaster Policy Research: Q&A with Marielena Lara, Carlos Villegas, and Gabriela Castro

Applying a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Lens to Higher Education and Public Policy: Q&A with Nancy Staudt

Building a Knowledge Base in Racial Equity: Q&A with Jason M. Etchegaray

Working Towards Health Equity: Q&A with Mahshid Abir

The Role of Research and Analysis in Advancing Racial Equity: Q&A with Andy Hoehn

How Does Equity Research Intersect With the Criminal Justice System? Q&A with Shamena Anwar

How Can Equitable Financial Practices Contribute to Racial Equity? Q&A with Joye Hunter

Being Part of the Solution: Q&A with Pierrce Holmes

Advancing Equity Through Rigorous Research: Q&A with Michael D. Rich

How Do We Engage Black and Latinx Youth In Policy Issues? Q&A with Alice Huguet and Andrea Prado Tuma

How Can We Move Beyond “Closing the Gaps” to Refocus on Inclusive and Equitable Solutions? Q&A with Rhianna Rogers

How Can Addressing Issues of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Benefit the National Security Community? Q&A with Jack Riley

What Does It Mean to Thrive Rather Than Survive? Q&A with Cynthia Gonzalez

Research and Analysis Through an Equity Lens: Q&A with Jhacova Williams and Peter Nguyen

Ben Preston on Equity-Oriented Climate Policy

Introducing Forward: the RAND Center to Advance Racial Equity Policy Newsletter

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