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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
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
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