EJB Talks

Join our faculty and staff experts, as well as some of our alumni and students, as we talk about topics within the disciplines of public policy, urban planning, public health, health administration, and informatics. 

Listen
Epidemiologists on the ground during COVID-19

Epidemiologists on the ground during COVID-19

This week’s EJB Talks features a candid discussion between Stuart Shapiro and public health lecturer Lisa Gulla about the challenges facing local level disease investigators during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Floyd Protests: Finding Courage

The Floyd Protests: Finding Courage

Alum Storm Ervin MPP, a central organizer Mizzou protests after the murder of Michael Brown in 2014, shares her experiences from the and draws lessons for the current protests going on nationwide over the murder of George Floyd.

The Protests and the President

The Protests and the President

The murder of George Floyd has resulted in protests across the country. Associate Dean Stuart Shapiro discusses the president’s militaristic response to civil disobedience to the protests and the likely electoral implications.

Using Data and Emerging Technologies to Improve Urban Life

Using Data and Emerging Technologies to Improve Urban Life

The Rutgers Urban and Civic Informatics Lab (RUCI Lab) was recently founded at the Bloustein School, with the mission of using new sources of data and emerging technologies to study the health of cities, and by doing so, improve the quality of urban life. This week,...

EJB Talks: Challenges to Transportation in the Wake of a Pandemic

EJB Talks: Challenges to Transportation in the Wake of a Pandemic

The New Jersey/New York region is one of the most densely populated in the United States with some of the most widely traveled public transit systems. Thousands of New Jerseyans take NJ Transit bus and rail to New York City; thousands more crowd the New York bus and...

News

First-Generation Rutgers Alumni National Leaders in Senior Care

Sam Starnes GSN'04 for Rutgers Today, May 12, 2025 Phil Scalo and Roberto Muñiz influence with compassion the care of millions in nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, and affordable housing for seniors, as well as others in need of aging services. Phil Scalo...

NJSPL Report: Emotional Well-Being of NJ Nurses

Report Release: Emotional Well-Being of New Jersey Nurses Post-COVID-19 New Jersey State Policy Lab COVID-19 brought to light the disparities among the nursing workforce that have been simmering in our health care system and highlighted the need for nurses to access...

“Work Trends RU” Podcast with Gov. Murphy

Heldrich Center for Workforce Development has launched its new podcast series, "Work Trends RU," exploring the changing worlds of work, education, social policy, and financial security. The series covers a variety of issues, including the contemporary workforce,...

Upcoming Events