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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NJTIP@Rutgers empowers: Making transit accessible and usable for New Jerseyans
NJTIP@Rutgers’ hands-on training was challenged and had to change, expanding its programs to provide training not just in transit but also the skills necessary to use the remote tools that have become so necessary over the past year.
Nurturing young minds through nature: How Rutgers’ NTN program positively impacts at-risk youth
The Nurture through Nature program provides after-school and summer programs for students in the New Brunswick school district. Rigorous program evaluation methods are in place to ensure NtN produces measurable positive progress in student development.
The economics, politics, and science of climate change
Discussing the social cost of carbon, how quantifying the costs affect policy decisions impacting the climate, and the evolution of the climate community in realizing that combating climate change required a closer understanding of broader political concerns.
National political and policy check in: The first two months of the Biden Administration
A discussion about where we stand two months into the Biden Administration plus the vaccine rollout, the American Rescue Plan, the HR1 Voting Rights Act, the infrastructure investment bill and regulation.
The last -ism: Age, public health and policy
A frank discussion on public health issues facing older citizens, from sexually transmitted diseases to COVID.
Economic development, immigration and urban planning: A revealing look at the Amazon-Queens Story
Examining the role of immigration and organizational politics in local economic development.
Economic development in New Jersey — How COVID has expanded NJEDAs essential role
New programs and initiatives created by the New Jersey Economic Recovery Act are helping the state’s businesses quicken the pace and extent of economic improvement.
Bike and pedestrian danger: How the media, language, and poor policy shift blame and make accidents more likely
The use of certain language and the shift to victim-blaming by the media when reporting crashes, changes the dynamic from a public health issue to a personal issue.
One thing we agree on – How the American public views the economic crisis
Survey results showed that the public shares widespread agreement regarding the state of the economy and what the response to joblessness should be.
Combatting racial disparities – Calling for equity, not equality, in the battle against COVID
COVID-19 continues to have a disparate impact on Black and Brown communities. Why is a community so greatly affected so apprehensive about taking a vaccine?
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Restrepo-Mieth Researches Tree Inventories in Galápagos, Ecuador
Who wants a tree inventory and why? The politics of inventorying urban forestry in Galápagos, Ecuador Abstract Trees make significant contributions to the urban experience by providing ecosystem services and aesthetic value. Considering these contributions, cities are...
Stamato Commentary: Preparing for a New Age: Artificial Intelligence, the American Workforce and the G.I. Bill
By Linda Stamato The actual and potential benefits of A.I. notwithstanding, we need to be far more prepared than we are now to manage, productively, the impact on society It’s hardly a revelation that AI has grown exponentially. While seizing the imagination—and...
A Progressive Perspective: New Jersey primary results reflect triumph of political party organizations
Things were definitely looking up from a reform perspective in New Jersey politics. Senator Menendez finally got his just reward after decades of unethical behavior and the failure of Democrats to self-police; Andy Kim, a breath of fresh air, replaced Menendez; and...
Who were the real losers in the 2025 NJ primary? County machines and bosses | Opinion
This month, New Jersey held its first statewide primary in which all counties used a ballot without a county line. The results confirm what a political earthquake this change is for the Garden State’s politics. As pre-election polling predicted, U.S. Rep. Mikie...
NJ, NY lawmakers slam Senate tax bill and its strict SALT deduction cap
Senate Republicans' version of President Donald Trump’s "big, beautiful" sweeping tax bill would keep a popular property tax deduction limited to $10,000, drawing the ire of lawmakers from high-tax states such as New Jersey and New York and setting up a collision...
Upcoming Events
Undergraduate New Student Information Session for Fall 2025 Majors
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesIn-Person Session August 27th The Bloustein School is hosting the annual undergraduate student orientation for new majors on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Newly enrolled direct-admit students in City and Regional Planning, […]
RAISE-26 – Informatics – Data Science – AI Competition
Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum, CSB 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesInformatics - Data Science - AI Competition Step into the future of innovation! RAISE-26 will challenge you to unravel the scope of AI's impact on our lives and human society. […]