Pardee RAND Events

  • IDSS Welcomes Ashwin Parulkar for Talk on Homelessness in Delhi

    Ashwin Parulkar, a senior researcher at the Centre for Policy Research (New Delhi), discussed vulnerabilities that Delhi’s homeless face and how shelters currently address their needs. He focused on how people enter and survive homelessness in Delhi and how various geographies of homelessness are governed.

    Nov 5, 2020

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    Securing Election 2020: A Panel Discussion

    From the logistical hurdles of conducting an election during a global pandemic to ongoing risks of foreign meddling and disinformation campaigns, the 2020 U.S. election was unlike any other in recent history. The Pardee RAND Graduate School was pleased to convene a virtual discussion on election security.

    Oct 29, 2020

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    From Social Justice Activism to Shaping Policy: An Interactive, Virtual Workshop

    At this event developed by Pardee RAND in collaboration with Morehouse College, Pardee RAND professor and Morehouse alumnus Brandon Crosby talked about his pursuit of a policy research career. Attendees engaged with Pardee RAND and RAND experts on current policy issues and explored how research can have an impact.

    Oct 8, 2020

  • Morehouse College President Discusses Social Justice

    To help the Pardee RAND community better examine and respond to racial injustice and inequity, Morehouse College president David Thomas engaged in a dialogue with Dean Susan Marquis on the topic “From Outrage to Action: Where do we go from here?” Open to all at RAND, more than 250 people participated.

    Jun 12, 2020

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    Students Present Research at Inaugural Showcase

    At this inaugural event sponsored by Pardee RAND Career Services, students shared their current research and proposals with more than 50 local executives and entrepreneurs, who provided feedback and critiques.

    Mar 12, 2020

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    Alumni Event: Expanding Education and Employment Opportunities for Inmates and Ex-offenders

    Contributions to the Alumni Impact Fund are helping RAND researchers advance education opportunities and career prospects for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals. All alumni are welcome to join us for a brunch discussion with Professors Lois Davis and Priscillia Hunt and other current AIF recipients.

    Sep 21, 2019

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    Alumni Event: Solving the Opioid Crisis

    Alum Brad Stein (cohort '97), Prof. Beau Kilmer, and other RAND experts discussed their efforts to model the comprehensive opioid ecosystem and help reverse the tide of this critical challenge. Dean Susan Marquis moderated the discussion.

    Sep 12, 2019

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    Faculty Leaders Keynote Discusses Community Research

    Dr. Jorja Leap, executive director of the UCLA Social Justice Research Partnership, discussed the dynamic and ongoing relational process of community-based participatory research. As the keynote speaker for Pardee RAND's annual Faculty Leaders Program, she also shared anecdotes and wisdom gleaned from her experience working with at-risk and gang-involved youth, formerly incarcerated women, death row inmates, and many others.

    Aug 5, 2019

  • RAND & Pardee RAND Alumni Summer Reunion

    Come reunite with alumni from all eras. The summer reunion in Santa Monica is a chance for RAND and Pardee RAND alumni to connect with colleagues past and present, reminisce with friends, and meet the newest members of the community.

    Jun 20, 2019

  • Arthur Brooks Shares Life Lessons in Book Talk

    The problem in American public life today isn't excessive anger, said alum Arthur Brooks (cohort '96), at his book talk last month; it's a culture of contempt. His book Love Your Enemies explores how we can find love in our hearts — not just civility and tolerance — for those with whom we disagree.

    May 21, 2019