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2021: 11/12 Public Informatics for a Better Future: Textual Analytics with R and Social Media Data
11/12 Intelligent Informatics @ Bloustein — Public Informatics for a Better Future: Textual Analytics with R and Social Media Data click to play In this virtual workshop, Dr. Jim Samuel, Executive Director of the Bloustein School’s Master of Public Informatics,...
Research: Reviving more than rationalitiy–using cost-benefit analysis to evaluate regulations
Cost-benefit analysis became particularly contentious during the Trump administration. The administration ignored cost-benefit analysis in favor of “cost analysis” of regulation.
Planes, trains and automobiles: It’s transport day at COP26. Here’s what you need to know
The COP26 climate summit has entered its thornier, more difficult stages — when scores of countries must come to a tangible agreement on steps to tackle climate change. Today’s theme is “transportation.” Professor Robert Noland, director of the Alan M. Voorhees...
Bloustein Career Fair provides graduate students with opportunity to network, discuss employment options
The Bloustein School’s Career Center hosts meet and greet career fair for graduate students in all programs in both the fall and the spring.
Elizabeth Cooner appointed Executive Director of New Jersey Policy Lab
With more than twenty years of professional experience, Dr. Cooner has worked in higher education, survey research, and management consulting.
N.J. Democrats clash over message sent by voters
Nearly a week after Election Day, New Jersey Democrats are at odds over what the results mean. Should the loss of seats in the Legislature for the second cycle in a row spur some soul searching about the party’s direction? Or should Democrats celebrate a gubernatorial...
Research: Political partisanship and transportation reform
While there is support for changes to the transportation system, the public is divided along partisan lines on how changes should be made.
Will Murphy Move to the Center After His Narrow Victory in New Jersey?
That could clear an easier pathway for the governor’s unfinished legislative priorities, some analysts and legislators say. Despite losing some seats, Democrats will still control both houses of the Legislature. “Politically, it’s an incredible opportunity for...
Fostering democracy through teaching
Discussing the benefits and pitfalls surrounding the current state of community engagement, and how astute and enthusiastic Bloustein students are becoming democratically capable citizens committed to figuring out how to make the world a better place.
NJ Policy Lab: Organics Waste Team update and the history of food waste in New Jersey
The Organics Waste Management Research Team is conducting research on methods of how to keep food waste out of landfills, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance food rescue practices in NJ.
Interactive workshop on textual analytics, natural language processing held Nov. 12
The session will consist of a 15-minute presentation, followed by a 30-minute interactive work-along demonstration for textual analytics using R-Studio.
2021 Pi Alpha Alpha Induction Ceremony
Pi Alpha Alpha is the Global Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration. The Bloustein School chapter was established in 2018 and currently serves graduate students and alumni.
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RAISE 2024: Student Data Science / Informatics Competition Finals
Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum, CSB 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesRethinking AI for Shared Empowerment (RAISE) 2024 is a public informatics data science competition that will test skills in data analysis and problem-solving while highlighting the importance of data analysis […]
15-Minute Neighborhoods
Virtual15 Minute Neighborhoods: A Pathway to Creating Healthier, More Just, Resilient & Sustainable Communities in New Jersey The 15-minute neighborhood concept gained visibility as the global pandemic demonstrated that local […]
Career Virtual Drop-ins
VirtualBloustein Career Development Specialists Cheryl Egan and Andrea Garrido will be in a Zoom Room on Monday's beginning January 22, 2024 (excluding holidays and spring break) to answer questions, provide […]