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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.
Richell Garcia selected for SMG Foundation-Next Generation Scholarship
The scholarship is for employees that wish to advance their career in health care; awardees are selected based on strong academic standing and goals of the individual.
Heldrich Center, NJSBDC release findings from survey of NJ businesses
NJ business owners report they are recovering from the downturns they faced as a consequence of operating during the pandemic, but many indicate that they need additional support from the state and federal governments.