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Are you interested in exploring a career in public policy research?
You’re invited to a virtual event with RAND. Join us on March 12th, 4-5 pm to learn about who we are, what we do, and the impact you can have here. Hear directly from our RAND researchers. They will share about their experience working here, their career path and journey, and the type of research areas we focus on.
Various UMD alumni are now at RAND producing research and analysis that guides policymakers on a wide range of issues. A wide range of disciplines and research backgrounds reinforce RAND's core values of quality and objectivity by promoting creativity, deepening understanding of the practical effects of policy, and ensuring that multiple viewpoints and perspectives inform our research. We've evolved dramatically since RAND's creation in 1948, when our sole client was the U.S. Air Force. Over the past 75 years, we've generated ideas and solutions for thousands of clients and other stakeholders around the world.
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About RAND
The RAND Corporation is a research organization that develops solutions to public policy challenges to help make communities throughout the world safer and more secure, healthier, and more prosperous. RAND’s research and analysis address issues that impact people everywhere, including security, health, education, sustainability, growth, and development. RAND was recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Midsize Employers in 2023. We're ranked 38th among the 500 employers on their list.
Speakers
Thao (Liz) Nguyen, Ph.D.: Dr. Liz Nguyen received her PhD in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Maryland College Park. She went on to do her post doc at NIST on nanomaterial metrology. She’s currently an Associate Program Director at RAND where she conducts research and analysis on homeland and national security issues.
Marek Posard, Ph.D.: Dr. Marek N. Posard is a military sociologist at RAND and an affiliate faculty member at the Pardee RAND Graduate School. His primary research areas include countering disinformation, security clearance vetting, and studying personnel working within military organizations. Posard holds a Ph.D. in sociology from the University of Maryland, along with an M.A. and B.A. in political science from Loyola University Chicago.
Michelle Osuna: Michelle Osuna is a Senior Recruiter based in the Santa Monica office who supports recruiting for Leadership and Global Research Talent roles as well as outreach activities with universities. She holds a B.A. in Sociology from University of California, Santa Barbara.