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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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?
How hospital administrators are managing COVID challenges
Alumnus Jacob Persily discusses the potential and the challenges associated with the critical rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine.
Looking ahead: Smart buildings and the future of the urban environment
Stuart Shapiro and Clint Andrews discuss how behavioral changes arising from COVID19 will likely affect building decisions and urban planning trends for decades to come.
A New Normal? Looking Ahead to 2021
A hopeful but reality-based forecast of 2021 from vaccine development and distribution to worrisome economic conditions to the first 100 days of the Biden presidency
Litigator, Judge, Educator – Using Ethics to Inform Health Care
Judge Paul Armtrong discusses how several historically important landmark cases have prepared him to serve on New Jersey’s Advisory Committee on COVID-19.
The Bloustein Nexus: Bringing together policy, planning, and health
Alumnus Jason Redd talks about how these three disciplines have impacted his career as well as how they interact to improve people’s lives.
EJB Talks about Election 2020
A discussion of the current state of the election and what we may see–or expect–in the coming weeks.
News
Building the Clean Energy Workforce in New Jersey
by Brittney Donovan and Grace Maruska In honor of the 10th anniversary of National Apprenticeship Week, researchers at the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development wanted to illustrate how apprenticeships can help meet the needs of the labor market related to...
What your 2025 primary ballot might look like
There’s just one meeting left for the Assembly’s ballot design committee, scheduled for Monday, and ideas of what to expect in the Assembly proposal are just starting to percolate. While there’s no draft of a bill yet, and the ideas haven’t gotten very specific, right...
What the 2nd Trump administration might mean for health insurance
With a new U.S. president taking office, along with a shift in both houses of Congress, business owners are wondering if they’ll get some relief from burdensome health care insurance costs – or if premiums will spiral even higher. We asked some experts to weigh in on...
Tech Updates: Local Government Technology Policy
by Marc Pfeiffer Being tech fit means that government leaders must think beyond the basics like password policies and emergency response plans. When using technology for public services, there are bigger issues to consider. The issues are wide-ranging. For example,...
NJSPL Report on LMI Community Solar Program in NJ
Report Release: Examining Low- and Moderate-Income Community Solar Program and Energy Justice in New Jersey: An AI-Based Crowdsourcing Study By Sania Murtuza, Tai Vu, Biplav Pokhrel, and Yao Sun, Ph.D. This research project investigated the effectiveness of low- and...
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Basic Quantitative Methods Placement Exam
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesThe placement exam is only for those who wish to waive the BQM requirement because they have a strong statistics background. If you plan to take the BQM course, you […]
Bloustein Librarian Open Office Hours
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesHave a research or library question you need assistance with? Visit Open Office Hours with Bloustein Librarian Julia Maxwell. Every Tuesday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm in the Civic Square […]
Bloustein Librarian Open Office Hours
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesHave a research or library question you need assistance with? Visit Open Office Hours with Bloustein Librarian Julia Maxwell. Every Tuesday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm in the Civic Square […]