Fairness for Farmworkers: A Private Screening of Food Chains
The documentary Food Chains tells the story of a coalition of tomato workers in Florida who are working with buyers and growers to turn the worst agricultural labor conditions in the United States into the best. Join us for an exclusive viewing and conversation with executive producer Eric Schlosser. (Source: RAND Events)
Source: RAND Events - January 23, 2015 Category: Health Management Authors: RAND Corporation Source Type: events
Meet the Real Scorpion
The CBS TV show Scorpion tells the story of an international network of super-geniuses who form the last line of defense against the complex threats of the modern age. The real-life inspiration for the show, Walter O'Brien, will explain how his company applies high IQ, computer science, and artificial intelligence to mitigate risk and solve global problems. (Source: RAND Events)
Source: RAND Events - January 17, 2015 Category: Health Management Authors: RAND Corporation Source Type: events
UCLA-RAND Center for Law & Public Policy Conference
This conference aims to foster discussion and debate around state court budgeting and develop a community of practice around decisionmaking in order to improve methods and tools and facilitate their use in practice in an era of fiscal austerity. (Source: RAND Events)
Source: RAND Events - December 10, 2014 Category: Health Management Authors: RAND Corporation Source Type: events
Rabbi Baroness Neuberger DBE Presents Annual CCHSR Lecture
Rabbi Baroness Neuberger DBE, Senior Rabbi of the West London Synagogue, presented the annual Cambridge Centre for Health Services Research lecture on 26 November, on the topic of "Caring for Dying People: What Matters?" (Source: RAND Events)
Source: RAND Events - November 26, 2014 Category: Health Management Authors: RAND Corporation Source Type: events
Rabbi Baroness Neuberger DBE to Present Annual CCHSR Lecture
Rabbi Baroness Neuberger DBE, Senior Rabbi of the West London Synagogue, will present the annual Cambridge Centre for Health Services Research lecture on 26 November, on the topic of "Caring for Dying People: What Matters?" (Source: RAND Events)
Source: RAND Events - November 21, 2014 Category: Health Management Authors: RAND Corporation Source Type: events
Manville to Discuss 'Evaluating Research Impact' at Science Summit 2014
'Science Summit: Making an Impact' will support universities and research institutions in their strategies to achieve excellence in research and to deliver economic growth on an institutional, local and international level. Catriona Manville will be at the event, discussing RAND Europe research on evaluating research and measuring impact. (Source: RAND Events)
Source: RAND Events - November 14, 2014 Category: Health Management Authors: RAND Corporation Source Type: events
Second Annual Workshop on Decision Making Under Deep Uncertainty
This workshop aims to foster a community of practice around decision making under deep uncertainty, in order to improve methods and tools, facilitate their use in practice, and ultimately encourage sound decision making in our rapidly changing world. (Source: RAND Events)
Source: RAND Events - November 11, 2014 Category: Health Management Authors: RAND Corporation Source Type: events
The Challenges for Democracies Facing Asymmetric Conflicts
While conventional warfare between nations declined in the past half-century, democratic countries increasingly have become involved in conflicts with non-state actors. Join us for a discussion of lessons learned in using military force in response to terrorism, as well as the legal, ethical, and moral implications of doing so. (Source: RAND Events)
Source: RAND Events - November 11, 2014 Category: Health Management Authors: RAND Corporation Source Type: events
Lessons from 13 Years of War
During the past 13 years of war, U.S. conventional and special operations forces worked more closely together than in any previous conflict. Linda Robinson will discuss how special operations forces can be applied in Iraq and Syria and how the U.S. can apply the broad lessons of these years to a future strategy. (Source: RAND Events)
Source: RAND Events - November 11, 2014 Category: Health Management Authors: RAND Corporation Source Type: events
The U.S.-Japan Alliance Conference Series
The U.S.-Japan alliance is the cornerstone of the U.S. presence in Asia. A series of three discussions with RAND experts and guest speakers (Nov. 6, Nov. 7, and Dec. 5) will explore new issues that have arisen for the alliance as a result of rapid, dramatic changes in the security, economic, and technological environments of Northeast Asia. (Source: RAND Events)
Source: RAND Events - November 6, 2014 Category: Health Management Authors: RAND Corporation Source Type: events
Self-Driving Vehicles
Self-driving cars are in the news, on the road, and, potentially, the future of driving. RAND senior behavioral scientist James Anderson and Allen Biehler, a distinguished service professor of transportation systems and policy at CMU's Heinz College, will lead a discussion about the potential benefits and drawbacks of driverless cars. (Source: RAND Events)
Source: RAND Events - November 5, 2014 Category: Health Management Authors: RAND Corporation Source Type: events
Hafner Discussed 'Cost of Non-Europe' at Cambridge Festival
With ‘Identity’ the theme of this year’s Festival of Ideas at the University of Cambridge, RAND Europe sponsored a panel discussion entitled The Cost of non-Europe, or what benefits Europe stands to gain from closer integration. Marco Hafner focussed on the economic benefits of free movement of goods. (Source: RAND Events)
Source: RAND Events - October 31, 2014 Category: Health Management Authors: RAND Corporation Source Type: events
Self-Driving Vehicles
Self-driving cars are in the news, on the road, and the future of driving. RAND information scientist Nidhi Kalra will lead a discussion of research on the potential benefits, drawbacks, and implications of driverless cars. (Source: RAND Events)
Source: RAND Events - October 28, 2014 Category: Health Management Authors: RAND Corporation Source Type: events
The Elements of Surprise
Professionals today are expected to respond to more variables at a faster rate than was the case even a decade ago. RAND senior engineer Dave Baiocchi will discuss coping strategies and specific responses taken by various professionals that can help you better prepare for and respond to surprise. (Source: RAND Events)
Source: RAND Events - October 15, 2014 Category: Health Management Authors: RAND Corporation Source Type: events
