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NJSPL – Growing Cybersecurity Concerns for Telehealth Services
Healthcare organizations are increasingly vulnerable to cybersecurity breaches, which put patients’ safety, privacy, and financial stability at risk. Statistics have shown that from 2014 to 2022, 14,655 data breaches were reported in the United States, out of which the healthcare industry faced 4,959 breaches, the most by any industry.
Ditching your car may be great for the planet, but it can take a pick-axe to your income — try going ‘car-lite’ instead
Bikes can cost anywhere from $400 to $3,500, depending on your budget and your needs. Even a brand-new, high-end bike costs about 90% less than the average used car. Public transit costs vary, but one household can save $10,000 a year by using public transportation...
Governor Murphy Celebrates Summer Interns Including Graduate Students Awn Rizvi and Nashia Basit
On July 27th, Governor Murphy’s office posted a video on X (Twitter) with the caption, “Happy National Intern Day to our incredible interns in the Governor’s Office! We are lucky to have such bright, talented students on board our team.” Two of the interns featured were Awn Rizvi ( MPP ’24), and Nashia Basit (MPP/MCRP ’24).
NJSPL – Validating the Impact of a Community-Engaged Approach on Persistence with Digital Technology Among Older Adults
The Office of University-Community Partnerships/Center for Health Equity and Community Engagement (OUCP/CHECE) and Advocates for Healthy Living Initiative (AHLI) hosted the Senior Connect Digital Divide Participant Recognition on Wednesday, June 28. Participants and community partners joined in honoring their efforts, sharing findings from the pilot phase, and collecting new data and information to shape the program going forward.
What state and local governments should do about generative AI
How can we take advantage of the technology without harming the public? Society is often slow to appreciate that technological innovations have both positive and negative outcomes. Splitting the atom led to weapons that can destroy the planet, but also provided a...
A surprising lawbreaker in mandated public reporting? New Jersey’s government
Reports on assets seized by cops, sexual assault remain in the works years after lawmakers required them Three and a half years ago, Gov. Phil Murphy signed a law requiring police departments to publicly report on property they seize from the public during criminal...
Dr. Andrea Hetling Travels to South Korea’s Seoul National University and Korea Development Institute
Dr. Andrea Hetling traveled to Korea this summer to present her research at two of the country’s leading universities. Her first stop was Seoul National University for an initiative designed to bring global scholars to campus to share new directions in research. She then visited the Korea Development Institute to present her research and meet with graduate students interested in studying at the Bloustein School.
New Jersey State Policy Lab Interns Visit NJ State House
the NJSPL summer interns visited the New Jersey State House in Trenton as part of their ongoing public policy research and curriculum. The students met with various public servants, including Bloustein alum Assemblyman Dan Benson who provided a behind-the-scenes tour of the Assembly floor. After the tour, the NJSPL held a luncheon at the New Jersey Conference of Mayors (NJCM) headquarters, where the students were able to connect with the mayors and learn how specific public policies are implemented on the municipal level.
Kathe Newman (Ralph W. Voorhees Center for Civic Engagement) and Prof. Seymour receive Rutgers Equity Alliance for Community Health (REACH) grants
The grant is among the first round of two-year, $4 million funding from REACH. The university wide presidential initiative aims to join community-based organizations, leaders and residents with university researchers, teachers and students to find ways to improve health and quality of life outcomes in three N.J. cities facing food insecurity, high unemployment, low high school graduation rates and low household incomes.
Alumna Susana Gonzalez, AICP, MCRP ’18, highlighted by Congress for New Urbanism
Susana is as an accomplished professional with a rich background in architecture, urban planning, and community development, consistently making significant contributions to the field and striving to create sustainable and thriving urban environments.
Maira Salim and classmates return with hands-on public health education from Thailand trip led by Professor Robson.
Mark Robson prefers taking his students out in the field, which happens to involve a two-week trip to Thailand. Maira Salim, an incoming senior pursuing a major in public health and a minor in biological sciences, said the trip to Thailand was an incredible experience. “It provided me with a unique opportunity to immerse myself in a different culture, gain valuable insights, and broaden my perspectives,” she said.
NJSPL – Many Paths, One Future: New Jersey’s Commitment to Higher Education Attainment
In 2016, the New Jersey Combined State Plan for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act proposed and committed to a goal that 65% of the state’s working-age adult population will complete some type of education beyond a high school diploma by the year 2025. On behalf of the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE), the New Jersey State Policy Lab and Dr. Garcia will be evaluating the state’s progress towards this objective.