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.
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EJB Talks: Irina Grafova on Medical Debt & Provider Burnout
Stuart Shapiro interviews Associate Professor Irina Grafova about her research on medical debt and its impact on family finances, as well as her work on provider burnout, particularly among nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
EJB Talks: Mi Shih on Urban Development & Density
Stuart Shapiro interviews Professor Mi Shih, the director of the school’s nationally-ranked urban planning program, about her work on urban development globally, with a focus on Taiwan.
EJB Talks: Political Update with Stuart Shapiro and Amy Cobb
Stuart Shapiro welcomes back Amy Cobb MPAP ’18 for a political update in the final EJB Talks episode of the spring 2024 season. They discuss the potential consequences of Trump’s guilty verdict for falsifying business records in New York, particularly the consequences for the 2024 election.
EJB Talks with Alumnus Christopher Black PH ’09
Christopher Black EJB ’09 shares his story of pursuing a public health degree after struggling with organic chemistry. With guidance from mentor Dr. Dona Schneider, retired Bloustein School professor and associate dean, Chris took a few years to work and teach before getting an advanced degree in public health, focusing on epidemiology and biostatistics.
EJB Talks with Professor Michael Smart
Michael Smart shares his background in transportation, discussing how his work with people reentering society after incarceration influenced his interest in transportation challenges and emphasizing the importance of meaningful research that addresses pressing societal issues and aims to impact real-world problems.
EJB Talks with Professors Joel Cantor and Kathe Newman
Professors Joel Cantor and Kathe Newman are part of a new Rutgers initiative, the Housing and Health Equity Cluster, which aims to address health equity issues through interdisciplinary collaboration across university departments.
EJB Talks–Understanding the Politics of Community Health Centers and Place-Based Healthcare with Emily Parker
Stuart Shapiro talks to Assistant Professor Emily Parker about her research interests in community health centers and how they originated from her work assisting with Affordable Care Act implementation.
EJB Talks–Exploring the Path to Health Administration: Insights from Professor Jane Kaye
Dean Stuart Shapiro talks about the path to a career in health administration with Assistant Teaching Professor Jane Kaye on EJB Talks this week.
EJB Talks–Brandon McKoy MCRP ’13 on Policy and Strengthening Democracy in New Jersey
Stuart Shapiro returns for our 10th season of EJB Talks with alumnus Brandon McKoy MCRP '13, who was recently named the president of The Fund for New Jersey. An alumnus of the Bloustein School's urban planning program, Brandon talks about his recent career...
EJB Talks–Navigating a Politically Turbulent 2023 and the Ominous Prelude to 2024
We’re closing EJB Talks for the year with a discussion of the tumultuous political events of 2023, including the chaotic dynamics within the Republican Party, the potential ramifications of Kevin McCarthy’s replacement as Speaker of the House, the ongoing challenges in passing crucial legislation, and more.
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“Work Trends RU” Podcast with First Lady Tammy Murphy
In the latest episode of the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development's new podcast series, "Work Trends RU," Tammy Murphy, First Lady of New Jersey, discusses her leadership in maternal and infant health in New Jersey, the impacts of the Nurture NJ and Family...
MPI Grad Students Present MOMCare with AI
On Friday, May 16th, NJ Big Data Alliance held the 12th Annual NJBDA Symposium titled "Empowered by AI: Innovation and the Rise of the Augmented Workforce." The paper titled "MOMCare: An AI Chatbot for Postpartum Depression Counselling" was presented. And, the...
Samuel Researches Gambling Harm Reduction in Online Spaces
Abstract Objectives Globally, there has been a rapid increase in the availability of online gambling. As online gambling has increased in popularity, there has been a corresponding increase in online communities that discuss gambling. The movement of gambling and...
Studio: Newark’s EWR Transit-Oriented Community
View StoryMap There have been six previous Bloustein School studios that addressed the proposed 2023 PATH station addition to the EWR airport in Newark, NJ. In February 2017, the Port Authority of NY and NJ approved a $1.7 billion PATH extension to the Newark Liberty...
Could absence of party line lead to primary election surprises?
In the first year where neither major political party is using the “party line” on election ballots, some changes are already evident, says Julia Sass Rubin, the Rutgers University professor whose research helped fuel the court challenge to the line. Both Democrats...
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Philly Alumni Mixer
Wicked Wolf Philadelphia 1214-1216 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesReconnect with Bloustein friends and colleagues at Wicked Wolf Philadelphia. Enjoy some apps and a free drink while you network with Bloustein Alumni from the area!! Join us for an […]
Virtual Information Session: Doctor of Health Administration
VirtualYou are invited to join us at one our upcoming spring 2025 virtual informational sessions to learn more about the new Doctor of Health Administration (MHA) degree offered by the […]
2025 New Jersey Planning & Redevelopment Conference
VirtualConvening virtually on June 11–12, and in person at the Hyatt Regency New Brunswick on June 13. New Jersey Future and New Jersey Chapter of the American Planning Association are proud to present […]