Jason Scott has over two decades of experience in learning health systems, implementation science, program evaluation, quality improvement, and patient safety. His work connects research with practice to inform care delivery and improve patient outcomes. He partners with health system leaders, frontline clinicians, patients, and community partners to implement and ...
Carter Epstein’s work is grounded in the belief that evidence is most valuable when people can understand it, trust it, and use it to improve policies, programs, and outcomes. She designs and leads experimental, quasi-experimental, implementation, and mixed-methods studies across education, prevention, health and human services, and other public-sector systems. ...
Linda Choi applies qualitative research methods, mixed-methods evaluation, and communications expertise to generate actionable evidence that supports education improvement efforts at the national, state, and local levels. Her work bridges research, policy, and practice by translating complex findings into accessible resources that inform decision-making for educators, policymakers, and technical assistance ...
Jill Battal is an expert in applied educational research and evaluation, drawing upon experience working in schools and districts to support students and families. Jill is skilled in quantitative data organization, integration, and analysis to improve systems, policies, and decision-making. In her role, Dr. Battal is an experienced project leader ...
Melissa Clark is an expert in policy evaluation, with more than 20 years of experience designing and overseeing rigorous evaluations to inform healthcare and education policy. She specializes in random assignment and quasi-experimental evaluation methods and in translating complex research findings into clear, actionable insights for policymakers and practitioners.Clark has ...
The Success through College Apprenticeship and Learning Experiences (SCALE) cohort is a selective, 2.5-year opportunity for community and technical colleges to strengthen how they attract, support, and improve outcomes for apprentices, particularly learners from low-income and rural backgrounds.
AIR experts will present at several sessions during the Association for Public Policy Analysis & Management (APPAM) Fall Research Conference. The conference will be held November 5-7, 2026, at the Marriott Copley Place in Boston.
The American Institutes for Research (AIR) will lead a new federally funded center that will help expand the use of evidence-based strategies to improve outcomes for students with disabilities that require intensive intervention. The National Center on Academic Intervention, funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education ...
AIR announced the launch of its AI in Health Network, a new collaborative research effort to examine how artificial intelligence (AI) can improve healthcare delivery, expand access to services, and support better health outcomes.
Preeya Mbekeani is an education policy expert with extensive experience leading rigorous research on policies and programs that shape students’ educational opportunities and outcomes. At AIR, she designs, leads, and disseminates findings from large-scale research and evaluation studies of the effects of education policies and programs. Her areas of expertise ...
