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Is Climate Restoration an Appropriate Policy Goal?

Climate restoration seeks to return atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases to preindustrial levels within one to two generations. Prof. Robert Lempert explores whether this is a suitable goal for humanity's response to climate change.

Apr 6, 2018

Technological Lessons from the Fukushima Dai-Ichi Accident

To improve responses to future radiological or nuclear contingencies, alum Sarah Evans (cohort '12) and professors Cynthia Dion-Schwartz, Scott Harold, and Lloyd Thrall draw lessons from the accident at the Fukushima Dai-Ichi nuclear power plant. They analyze how technologies were used successfully to counter radioactive contamination and identify capability gaps that could be redressed through novel technologies or improved use of existing technologies.

Jun 1, 2016

Department of Homeland Security researchers work at the Idaho National Laboratory in Idaho Falls, April 28, 2010

A Framework for Programming and Budgeting for Cybersecurity

When defending an organization, cybersecurity professionals must choose from a large set of defensive measures while operating with a limited set of resources. Profs. John Davis and Martin Libicki examine the menu of actions for defending against an attack and how defenders might navigate the selection process.

Jan 20, 2016

Identifying an Adequate Technology Infrastructure for Early Childhood Education

Infrastructure (devices, software, and connectivity) should support technology's potential to improve learning and build digital literacy among young kids. But Pardee RAND alum Lindsay Daugherty (cohort '05), student Cameron Wright (cohort '12), and professor Rafiq Dossani show that many factors make “adequate infrastructure” a moving target, such as the myriad of choices on the market.

Oct 20, 2014

Moving Beyond Screen Time: Appropriate Technology Use for Young Children

Appropriate technology use by young kids has traditionally focused on a single, blunt measure: “screen time.” But technology and patterns of use have changed, write Pardee RAND alum Lindsay Daugerty (cohort '05), student Cameron Wright (cohort '12), and professor Rafiq Dossani. A more comprehensive definition should also consider what technology and content kids use, how they use it, and why.

Oct 8, 2014

Three preschoolers looking at a laptop with their teacher

Identifying Goals for Technology Use in Early Childhood Education

Technology use among young children is increasingly a fact of life. Establishing a clear set of goals that are broadly accepted by stakeholders is critical to planning for the successful integration of technology into early childhood education, according to research by Pardee RAND alum Lindsay Daugherty (cohort '05), student Cameron Wright (cohort '12), and professor Rafiq Dossani.

Sep 22, 2014