RAND Expert Biography
John F. Pane
Senior Information Scientist
Expertise
Data-driven decisionmaking in education, education technology, human-computer interaction, math and science education, randomized controlled experiments on the effectiveness of educational interventions
Recent Work
Experimental studies of the implementation and effects of technology-based mathematics curricula; evaluation of a math and science professional development initiative; evaluation of a school district's one-to-one laptop computer initiative; study of the implementation of data-driven decisionmaking practices in schools; study of the effects of hurricane displacement on students in Louisiana; evaluation of a technology adoption by a law enforcement agency
Previous Positions
Project Scientist, Carnegie Mellon University
Education
Ph.D. and M.S. in computer science, Carnegie Mellon University; B.S., electrical and computer engineering and mathematics, Carnegie Mellon University
Publications of Interest
Student Displacement in Louisiana After the Hurricanes of 2005: Experiences of Public Schools and Their Students, John F. Pane et al., RAND Corporation, 2006
Making Sense of Data-Driven Decision Making: Evidence from Recent RAND Research, Julie A. Marsh et al., RAND Corporation, 2006
Math Science Partnership of Southwest Pennsylvania: Year Three Evaluation Report, Valerie L. Williams et al., RAND Corporation, 2006
Data-Driven Decisionmaking in Southwestern Pennsylvania School Districts, Jacob W. Dembosky et al., RAND Corporation, 2005
Quaker Valley Digital School District: Early Effects and Plans for Future Evaluation, Kerri A. Kerr et al., RAND Corporation, 2003
Recent RAND Publications are listed here.
Recent Media Appearances
Interviews: Baton Rouge Advocate; Christian Science Monitor; Louisiana Radio Network; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; Pittsburgh Tribune-Review; Sirius Satellite Radio
Commentary: Education Week
To arrange an interview:
Contact the RAND Office of Media Relations, (703) 413-1100, x5117 or (310) 451-6913, or send an email to media@rand.org.
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