Articles from American Institutes for Research

Arlington, Va., March 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Experts from the American Institutes for Research (AIR) will present at several sessions during the 2025 Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) National Conference, being held March 30 – April 2 at the Hyatt Regency in Dallas.

However, stereotypes are far less gendered in math

Arlington, Va., Nov. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Institutes for Research (AIR) experts will participate in the 2024 Association for Public Policy Analysis & Management (APPAM) Fall Research Conference, being held November 21–23 at the Gaylord Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Md. Each year, AIR experts join thousands of other APPAM conference attendees to share knowledge, disseminate research findings, and discuss emerging themes across a variety of policy topics.

Arlington, Va., Nov. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Susan Romoser Heil, a veteran researcher and expert on improving public health systems and health care services, has been named a vice president in AIR’s Health Division.

Arlington, Va., Oct. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Health experts from the American Institutes for Research (AIR) will present at the American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting and Expo, being held October 27-30 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis.

AIR to lead three federally funded Regional Comprehensive Centers and new national Fiscal Equity Center

With increased investment, the fund will focus on place-based research and solutions

Arlington, Va., Sept. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shazia Miller, a nationally recognized education researcher and expert on secondary and postsecondary access and success, has joined the American Institutes for Research (AIR) as a vice president in the Human Services Division. Miller will lead AIR’s secondary and postsecondary area, which seeks to improve systems, policies, programs, and institutions that shape student experiences and opportunities for young adults.

Arlington, Va., Aug. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Institutes for Research (AIR) has been awarded a federal contract to help implement and monitor a new program that seeks to make transformative cell and gene therapy (CGT) treatments more accessible to Medicaid recipients. Under the $28 million contract from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), AIR experts will support the implementation of the CGT Access Model.

The fellowships are supporting students in the U.S. and Africa as they bring new perspectives to understudied questions related to systemic inequality

Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robert K. Ross, a recognized leader in health philanthropy and public administration, has joined the board of directors for the American Institutes for Research (AIR). Ross currently serves as the president and CEO for The California Endowment, a health foundation that addresses the needs of the nation’s most populous state.

Multiagency study also finds lower earnings for veterans who don't use their GI Bill benefits

Arlington, Va., July 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Karen Francis, vice president at the American Institutes for Research (AIR), is being recognized by Diversity MBA as a pioneer and change maker in the area of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Francis, AIR’s Chief DEI Officer, is being awarded one of the publication’s Top 25 Outstanding Leadership and Diversity Impact Awards.

Arlington, Va., June 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Experts from the American Institutes for Research (AIR) will present several posters about their health research work at the upcoming Academy Health 2024 Annual Research Meeting, July 30-July 2 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore. AIR is a Bronze sponsor of this year’s meeting, which carries the theme, “Valuable Evidence. Vibrant Community. Vital Conversations.” 

Arlington, Va., May 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Timothy Hill, an expert in federal health policy and systems, has been named a senior vice president at the American Institutes for Research (AIR) and is leading AIR’s Health Division. Hill had served as vice president for client engagement since 2019, first at IMPAQ and then at AIR after the institution acquired IMPAQ in 2020.

Nairobi, Kenya, April 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Institutes for Research (AIR) opened a new office in Kenya today, demonstrating its deep commitment to conducting research and providing technical assistance in the East Africa region. AIR staff were joined by local and regional leaders for a grand opening event at the new office in the Westlands area of Nairobi.

Arlington, Va., April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More than 90 education experts from the American Institutes for Research (AIR) will be sharing evidence and insights from their research and policy work at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, being held April 11-14 in Philadelphia.

Keefe has 30+ years of experience in the energy, technology, and banking sectors

Arlington, Va., March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Experts from the American Institutes for Research (AIR) will present at several sessions during the 2024 Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) National Conference, being held March 17-20 at the Gaylord Opryland Convention Center in Nashville, TN.

Arlington, Va., March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Experts from the American Institutes for Research (AIR) will explore a variety of topics at the annual Association for Education Finance & Policy (AEFP) conference, being held March 14–16 in Baltimore. This year’s conference theme is “Engaging The Education Ecosystem To Improve Research Relevance And Use,” and is designed for members to engage with one another around rigorous research that can inform education finance and policy decisions.

Arlington, Va., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Education experts from the American Institutes for Research (AIR) will participate in a variety of presentations, panel discussions, and poster sessions at the Council for Exceptional Children’s (CEC) Convention and Expo. The annual convention will be in a hybrid format, with both in-person programming (March 13-16, in San Antonio, Texas) and virtual program components (April 9-10).

Arlington, Va., March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Experts from the American Institutes for Research (AIR) will present at several sessions during the annual Comparative and International Education Society (CIES) conference, March 10–14 in Miami, Florida. The theme for this year’s conference is “The Power of Protest” and aligns with AIR’s work to improve the quality and relevance of education programs in developing countries, in pursuit of a more equitable and just world.

Jessica Heppen is AIR’s seventh president and CEO; Lawrence Bobo, Harvard University Dean of Social Science, assumes Board leadership

Unique sharing of individual-level data among federal agencies finds veterans complete college at double the rate of comparable independent students.

Arlington, Va., Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Institutes for Research (AIR) has won two Anthem Awards for its work operating the Model System Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC), which translates health information into easy-to-understand language and formats for people living with spinal cord injury (SCI), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and burn injury and their families and caregivers. The Anthem Awards, presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, recognizes innovation in the work of mission-driven organizations committed to amplifying social impact causes that spark global change.

Arlington, Va., Jan. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Catherine E. Livingston, an attorney with broad experience working in the nonprofit and government contracting sectors, will join the American Institutes for Research (AIR) as Chief Legal Officer, effective February 1.

New board members bring expertise in public health, labor markets, and poverty

Arlington, Va., Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A team of public health experts from the American Institutes for Research (AIR) will participate in the American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting & Expo, being held November 12-15, 2023, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.

Arlington, Va., Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dozens of American Institutes for Research (AIR) experts will participate in the 2023 Association for Public Policy Analysis & Management (APPAM) Fall Research Conference, being held November 9–11 in Atlanta.

Partnership with Impact Network leads to growth of eSchool 360

Arlington, Va., Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Institutes for Research has welcomed Kandace Jones as vice president to lead the institution’s education systems and policy program area. Jones is an expert in providing technical assistance to states, school districts, and other entities to improve student outcomes and increase equity in education.

AIR Equity Initiative funds rapid-cycle projects for six organizations

Fellows Bring Expertise in Urban Education and Justice to AIR Equity Initiative

New Senior Vice Presidents to oversee AIR’s Human Services Division and Human Resources

Arlington, Va., March 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Experts from the American Institutes for Research (AIR) will present at several sessions during the 2023 Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) National Conference, being held April 2 – 5, 2023, at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta. The conference is available both in-person and virtually.

Arlington, Va., March 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Experts from the American Institutes for Research (AIR) will be sharing evidence and insights from their work at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting. The in-person meeting is April 13-16 in Chicago and the virtual conference is on May 4 and 5.

Arlington, Va., March 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Education finance experts from the American Institutes for Research (AIR) will present on a variety of topics at the 48th annual Association for Education Finance and Policy (AEFP) conference, March 23-25 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Denver, Co.

Pipeline Partnership Program to support students and faculty at universities in Kenya and Tanzania

Michael Garet and David Osher named 2023 Fellows by the American Education Research Association

Arlington, Va., Feb. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Institutes for Research (AIR) is leading a federally funded network that will conduct and share research that addresses learning setbacks resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. AIR has been awarded a three-year, $3 million grant from the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), the research, evaluation and statistics arm of the U.S. Department of Education, to lead the PreK–12 Research on Education Strategies to Advance Recovery and Turnaround (RESTART) Network.

AIR awarded federal contract to continue supporting evaluation and management of health plans available through the Affordable Care Act

Ray will guide AIR’s mission-focused investment in research, technical assistance, and partnerships

Currently Serves as Chief Evaluation Officer for the U.S. Department of Labor

Will Lead Institution’s Work in Communications, Marketing, Policy and Influencer Outreach, and Corporate Responsibility

Arlington, Va., Oct. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Institutes for Research (AIR) has been awarded a five-year contract to continue to provide support to a federal program that rewards clinicians that provide high-value, high-quality care for Medicare enrollees. AIR will support clinicians’ participation in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) on behalf of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the next five years.