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

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

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

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

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

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

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–Navigating a Politically Turbulent 2023 and the Ominous Prelude to 2024

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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Bridging Technology and Policy Through Public Service

Erica Shabnam Public Policy/Information Technology & Informatics, Class of 2026 Hometown: Atlantic City, NJ Activities at Rutgers: Lloyd C. Gardner Fellow; Professional Affairs Director, Rutgers Women in Information Technology & Informatics; Associate Editor,...

Weaving Policy, Purpose, and Possibility

Zhichao James Xi Public Policy / Marketing, Class of 2025 Minor: Geography Hometown: Millburn, NJ Activities at Rutgers: Eagleton Institute of Politics Undergraduate Associate; past President, Rutgers Association of Marketing & Strategy; Chinese Christian...

Meshing Creativity and Community with Placemaking and Equity

Abigail Alvarez Planning & Public Policy Class of 2025 / Master of City and Regional Planning Class of 2026 Certificate: Women’s Leadership Hometown: Edison, NJ Activities at Rutgers: Co-President, Her Campus Rutgers 2022-2024; School of Arts and Sciences Honors...

Advocacy and Action Through Public Health

Aayla Khan Public Health, Class of 2025 Certificates: Health Disparities, Global Health and Health Policy Hometown: New Brunswick, New Jersey Activities at Rutgers: Bloustein School Undergraduate Student Ambassador   An aspiring health policy advocate, Aayla Khan...

NJSPL: Mapping Corporate Landlords in New Jersey

by Eric Seymour As part of our ongoing research project supported by the New Jersey State Policy Lab, we are examining the growth of corporate ownership in the state’s small residential property market. Our focus is on 1- to 4-unit properties, which, in addition to...

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