Professor Clinton Andrews will be the keynote speaker at the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society Annual Online Conference Forum on Climate Change Technologies (OFCCT) on November 3rd. Register today: lnkd.in/d4q_qqEx

Dean Stuart Shapiro and the #EJBTalks podcast have returned for season 13 with associate teaching professor Katie Pincura! Listen at https://bit.ly/4pDlUJr At @rutgersnb.bsky.social#EJBTalks Katie helps guide students to an understanding of public health systems and the skills needed for impactful careers.

Help design the communities of the future with a Master of City & Regional Planning or Master of City & Regional Studies. Virtual info session TOMORROW Sept. 23 @ 9am EST -- admissions, applications, curriculum and career ops! RSVP https://bit.ly/46mbBAI #urbanplanning #urbandesign #cityplanning

In #NJ, there are typically over 200,000 traffic crashes per year, but only crashes resulting in fatalities are reported to the national Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) database: policylab.rutgers.edu/publication/... #traffic #trafficsafety #AcademicSky #Rutgers @bloustein.rutgers.edu

Help design the communities of the future with a Master of City & Regional Planning or Master of City & Regional Studies. Virtual info session Tues. Sept. 23 @ 9am EST -- admissions, applications, curriculum and career ops! RSVP https://bit.ly/46mbBAI #urbanplanning #urbandesign #cityplanning

A new report from @heldrichcenter.bsky.social details the findings of a 2024 statewide survey of registered family child care providers, offering a clearer picture of what family child care providers need to thrive — and why supporting them is vital for New Jersey’s families. https://bit.ly/46sSPHM

Congratulations to Professor Joel Cantor, who received the 2025 Lifetime Distinguished Achievement Award from Rutgers Health Office of the Chancellor! The award is given for a sustained and distinguished lifetime record of achievement in one or more of the Rutgers Health mission areas.

Interested in a career in #HealthAdministration? Join us at our upcoming virtual information session on TOMORROW, Wed. Sept. 17 at 9:00AM EDT to learn more about the Rutgers-Bloustein School's Master of Health Administration program! For more info or to register, visit go.rutgers.edu/ejbmhainfo

Bloustein School researchers investigated pedestrians’ sensor-measured stress, survey-reported stress, and the temporal sensitivity of sensor metrics using a 1.2-mile route featuring six streets with distinct built environment features. #biometrics www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Public Policy graduate students Iman Basit, Taylor Hughes, Alyssa King, Claudia Luca, Rita Mirabelli, Ashley Montuoro, Allison Smith & M. Hamza Habib, MD published a report on Understanding Awareness and Perceptions of Palliative Care: bloustein.rutgers.edu/understandin... #publicpolicy

You are invited to attend the Fall 2025 Health Management Perspectives Lecture Series with Dr. Douglas Noble, Associate Director, Public Health Emergencies Preparedness and Response, UNICEF 🗓 Wednesday, September 17th 🕧 12:30 – 1:30 PM (ET) 📍 Zoom | Register here: go.rutgers.edu/halectureseries

New @heldrichcenter.bsky.social "Back to School" episode of their “Work Trends RU” podcast, featuring New Jersey Department of Education Commissioner Kevin Dehmer MPP '08. In this episode, Commissioner Dehmer discusses New Jersey’s approach to public education. Listen at: https://bit.ly/3IjTIKJ

Reminder: Reconnect with Bloustein friends and colleagues at Harvest Moon Brewery & Cafe, 392 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 on Thursday, October 16th, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Hosted by Robert Nardi (LC '75, MCRP '78). Register Today: go.rutgers.edu/fall25mixer

Interested in a career in #HealthAdministration? Join us at our upcoming virtual information session on Wed., Sept. 17 at 9:00AM EDT to learn more about the Rutgers-Bloustein School's Master of Health Administration program! For more info or to register, visit go.rutgers.edu/ejbmhainfo

Dr. Carmelo Ignaccolo co-edited a book: Small-town renaissance: Bridging technology, heritage and planning in shrinking Italy. This book offers fresh insights, actionable strategies, and a compelling vision for the future of rural development in the digital age. link.springer.com/book/10.1007...

Prof. Nancy Wolff co-authored a paper on the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21) with incarcerated men. The findings support the DASS-21 as a valid and robust measure of psychological distress, highlighting its utility for mental health screening. journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

Dean Stuart Shapiro @stuartshapiroblou.bsky.social served on a committee for a report titled "Simplifying Research Regulations and Policies" for the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Read it here: nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/2923... #regulation #publicpolicy

The newest cohort of Bloustein School international students were welcomed at a networking event. Current international graduate students and recent alumni shared their experiences, offering valuable advice about navigating life and academics in a new country. bloustein.rutgers.edu/internationa...

The Bloustein School is pleased to announce the appointment of Laura R. Peck, Ph.D., as Associate Professor, effective Sept. 1. Dr. Peck will also serve as a Principal Faculty Fellow at the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development. Read full announcement at https://bit.ly/3UX4md9

🎗️ Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death due to #cancer in #NJ, and recent research has determined that this form of cancer disproportionately affects the mortality outcomes for Black women, as they are 40% more likely to die due to breast cancer compared to Non-Hispanic White women:

It’s important to remember that “back-to-school season” isn’t just a time for pencils and planners; it’s a time to prioritize street safety for everyone, especially students traveling to and from school. Read the latest from the Safe Routes Scoop blog: www.saferoutesnj.org/back-to-scho...

Many #workers with #disabilities face negative stereotypical attitudes, pay gaps, and a lack of respect in the workplace, contributing to substantially lower job satisfaction compared to people without disabilities. Is work from home the answer? Read more: bloustein.rutgers.edu/edwards-work...

Decades of research show a clear pattern that waste services are not always distributed equally amongst states, municipalities, townships, and even residents. policylab.rutgers.edu/publication/... @njpolicylab.bsky.social

PhD student Yingning Xie and Prof. Michael Smart published a new study in Health & Place that leverages a new data source to refine healthcare accessibility in New Jersey by accounting for the attractiveness of primary care physicians. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Reconnect with Bloustein friends and colleagues at Harvest Moon Brewery & Cafe, 392 George St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 on Thursday, October 16th, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Hosted by Robert Nardi (LC '75, MCRP '78). Register Today: go.rutgers.edu/fall25mixer

The Bloustein School and @pandpinst.bsky.social‬ are pleased to announce the recipients of the Progress of Ideas Scholarship Program: Emily Evers MCRP/MPP‘26, Alexander Koskoski MPP‘26, Jake Papa MPP‘26, Amara Thompkins MCRP‘26, and Andrew Zuppardi MCRP‘26. Read more go.rutgers.edu/poirecipients

Professors Emeriti Greenberg and Mayer, along with Megan Harkema and Steven Krahn from Vanderbilt University, examine how trust plays a part in the U.S. Department of Energy's quest to find new facilities for spent nuclear fuel. www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/17...

Last week, the New Jersey State Policy Lab's @njpolicylab.bsky.social most recent cohort of summer #interns presented on their respective areas of public #policy research on August 6th, and the recordings of these presentations are now available: policylab.rutgers.edu/about/people...

Bloustein DC Alumni Happy Hour Friday, August 22 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 1921 Biergarten at the Heurich House, 1307 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington DC, 20036 Hosted by Haoyun Wang (MCRP/MPI '20) Please RSVP here for the mixer: go.rutgers.edu/dc2025 Questions? Email Haoyun [email protected]

Prof. Joel C. Cantor, Director of the Rutgers Center for State Health Policy, discusses how housing instability is a public health issue. Some South Jersey health systems are stepping in with housing support. whyy.org/articles/cam...

New article by Laura Geronimo, Will B. Payne @willbpayne.bsky.social, Clinton J. Andrews, Elisabeth A. Gilmore, Robert E. Kopp: Cultural and Institutional Factors Driving Severe Repetitive Flood Losses: Insights From the Jersey Shore. #research onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

‪The @njpolicylab.bsky.social NJ State Policy Lab published "Supporting Aging in Place in New Jersey: A SWOT Analysis of Assisted Living Programs." Researchers identified 300+ subsidized housing properties that could be served by an ALP in the Garden State. policylab.rutgers.edu/publication/...

The year 2024 was the warmest on record globally and the second warmest year on record in New Jersey. Read the State of the Climate: New Jersey 2024 report, authored in part by three CUPR researchers: bloustein.rutgers.edu/new-report-s...

Trump called the BLS numbers “rigged” and fired McEntarfer. Dean @stuartshapiroblou.bsky.social said, “The Trump administration … has made no secret about its desire to get rid of people who are trained in their jobs if they are not loyal to the current president. www.csmonitor.com/Business/202...

This newest blog post, written by Yingning Xie for the NJ State Policy Lab @policylab.bsky.social, argues that e-bikes offer a promising alternative solution for individuals to access #healthcare more easily, including reaching preferred providers. policylab.rutgers.edu/publication/...

📣The latest R/ECON report for summer 2025 is now available! 📰📈 policylab.rutgers.edu/publication/...

Dr. Will Payne @willbpayne.bsky.social and colleagues published a new article in JPER titled "Digital Twin or Digital Kin: Misunderstandings and Myths about Urban Simulation, and Directions for Change." journals.sagepub.com/eprint/RDXWS...

On July 29, 2025, Professor Clint Andrews received the IEEE PES Robert Noberini Distinguished Contributions to Power Engineering Professionalism Award. The award honors long-term dedicated effort and outstanding accomplishments in advancing the aims of IEEE professional activities.

A new report from the New Jersey Statewide Data System examines the effect of the NJ Tuition Aid Grant program on college graduation. Researchers from the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development analyzed the impact of financial aid on student success. Read the report at go.rutgers.edu/rskwf51p

New Jersey has ranked 7th in the nation for overall child well-being. The @njpolicylab.bsky.social, using data from @annieecaseyfdn.bsky.social, found #NJ ranks near the top nationwide in Education (2nd) and Health (6th). Read the full report: policylab.rutgers.edu/publication/...

The New Jersey Association of Community Providers (NJACP) announced Elizabeth (Libby) Vinson (MPAP '02) as its new Chief Executive Officer. “I’m honored to lead NJACP in lifting the voices of individuals with disabilities, their families, and the incredible providers who serve them,” said Vinson.

Pursuing a #college #education and the American dream, Rafael Escalante departed Venezuela and made his way to New Jersey. Read more about the Public #Policy and Political Science major who is also a Ralph W. Voorhees #Fellow at the Bloustein School. www.rutgers.edu/news/fear-fr...

Professor Eric Seymour @ericseymour.bsky.social found higher #corporate ownership rates of small, 1- to 4-unit properties appear in a range of #NJ municipalities, including Trenton, New Brunswick, Atlantic City, Asbury Park, and Newark. policylab.rutgers.edu/publication/...

Higher #corporate ownership rates of small, 1- to 4-unit properties appear in a range of #NJ municipalities, including Trenton, New Brunswick, Atlantic City, Asbury Park, and Newark:

Dr. Kelcie Ralph and colleagues found that providing a message about the dangers of #speeding was effective in increasing support for #automated speed enforcement, especially among people who did not hold extreme beliefs about the (lack of) danger of speed. doi.org/10.1016/j.tr...

The Bloustein School is saddened to announce the passing of Salah S. El-Shakhs, 90, Distinguished Professor and Planning & Policy Development Coordinator Emeritus, Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, on July 17, 2025. Read more: bit.ly/40pwCIH

Julia Wong (MCRP '19) pictured here with Governor Murphy and other stakeholders, broke ground on Phase 1 of the new Greenway in Newark, NJ. On LinkedIn, Wong wrote, "Thrilled to have broken ground on Phase 1 of the Greenway - New Jersey’s newest state park! 🌳" bloustein.rutgers.edu/planning-alu...

Out of the 7,523 total #lawmakers currently serving the U.S. state #legislature, 231 were identified as having #science based backgrounds, representing 3.07%. This marks a full percentage point drop from the 4.09% recorded in Sept '24 & represents a 25% proportional decline in less than a year:

Dan Kennedy (MCRP '07), the CEO of the NJ chapter of NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, published a roadmap of priorities for the next NJ governor. re-nj.com/shaping-the-...

Drawing on lessons from #disasters like Hurricane #Sandy and the July 4 floods in #Texas, Justin Auciello (MCRP ’05) argues that #signal, not silence, saves lives. It urges state lawmakers to embed civic signal #planning into #municipal master plans. njspotlightnews.org/2025/07/op-e...