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–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.
EJB Talks–The Bloustein Undergraduate Experience: Rutgers Summer Service DC Internships
Three Bloustein School undergraduates who participated in the Rutgers Summer Service Washington DC (RSS DC) internships discuss their reasons for participating, including its impact on academic and professional growth and the impact the experience has had on their future.
EJB Talks–Exploring the Intersection of Architecture, Urban Design, and Technology in Urban Planning with Professor Juan Ayala
Juan Ayala talks about the distinctions between architecture and urban design, emphasizing the historical separation of individual building design and broader urban landscape planning. He also highlights the crucial role of urban designers as bridges between architects and planners.
EJB Talks–Fostering a Better Understanding of the Disability Community
Growing up as a child with a disability, Professor Cynthia Simon shares how her early studies eventually led to teaching disability studies and talks about the importance of including people with disabilities in the discussions of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
EJB Talks–From Journalist to Health Administration: Reporting on Hospitals and Running Them
Professor Ceu Cirne-Neves talks about her journey from journalism to healthcare administration, her extensive career in hospital administration, and the significant changes in the healthcare industry that she has experienced over the years.
EJB Talks New Faculty Spotlight: Bernadette Baird-Zars and Gray Institutions
Bernadette Baird-Zars research interests span land use, governance, construction permitting, and the role of community-based organizations in reshaping planning processes.
EJB Talks New Faculty Spotlight: Mark Paul and The Ends of Freedom
Dean Stuart Shapiro talks to Mark Paul, assistant professor and author of the recently released book, The Ends of Freedom. Mark discusses his journey into economics and environmental policy, economic rights, decarbonizing the economy, transitioning to renewable energy, and much more.
EJB Talks Season Finale: The Return of Not Normal – A Political Check-In with Stuart Shapiro
Wrapping up season 8 with Dean Shapiro’s take on President Trump’s indictment and his early thoughts on the 2024 election.
EJB Talks New Faculty Spotlight: From SARS to HIV – Inspiring a Career in Public Health
Assistant Professor Yen-Tyng Chen talks about how the SARS outbreak personally impacted her interest in public health, and shares how her experiences during her Ph.D. studies inspired her personal and intellectual interests in how race and built environments have huge impacts on health disparities.
EJB Talks New Faculty Spotlight: The Importance of Municipal Bonds and the Roles They Play
New faculty member Ruth Winecoff talks about the inspiration behind her research on municipal bonds, and the important role they play in our country, particularly for our towns and municipalities.
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EJB Talks: From Campaigns to Classrooms: Teaching a New Generation About Advocacy
From Campaigns to Classrooms: Teaching a New Generation About Advocacy with Bob Sommer, GSNB '84 As we wrap up our 14th season of EJB Talks Dean Stuart Shapiro talks to Bob Sommer GSNB ’84, a Bloustein School alumnus and former Eagleton fellow, lecturer, and member of...
Do drivers hate bicyclists? US sees an alarming rash of crashes.
For years, road engineers widened streets to allow for a forecast increase in traffic congestion, said Leigh Ann Von Hagen, AICP,PP, Executive Director, Voorhees Transportation Center. But wider roads are also an invitation for faster car speeds, Von Hagen said. Since...
Ahmed (PhD ’28), Smart, and Noland Review Carbon Emissions and Remote Work
Carbon Emissions and Remote Work at a Large University System Abstract We report on an analysis of carbon emissions from commuting to a large multi-campus university system, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. This is derived from a campus survey to assess...
Kopp and Climate Scholars Assess Atlantic Coast Seasonal Flood Drivers
Seasonal Drivers of Storm Tides and Coastal Flood Impacts Along the US Atlantic Coast Abstract Due to sea‐level rise, densely populated coastal areas are facing increasing flood risk during coastal storms. Much of the US East Coast experiences extratropical cyclones...
3 crossing guards killed in 3 years. How a nice job for retirees became frighteningly dangerous.
From 1993 through May of this year, 19 New Jersey crossing guards lost their lives shepherding children to and from school after being hit by drivers who either ignored or were oblivious to their directions to come to a stop. Overall, more than 390 other crossing...