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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Ralph and White: Is Induced Travel Covered in Transportation Engineering Textbooks?
By Dr. Kelcie Ralph and Ellen Oettinger White (PhD '23) published this article in Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board. Abstract Induced travel is the new travel that materializes after expanding infrastructure, and accounting...
Bhuyan Co-Authors Study on Persistent Financial Burdens for Cancer Survivors
Abstract Background Cancer is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the U.S., with significant financial implications for patients, especially those with limited access to resources. Particularly, the rising costs of cancer treatment have placed considerable...
2026 NJBIZ Health Care Power List includes Prof. Joel Cantor
Power List Methodology The power lists are compiled by the NJBIZ editorial staff based on our reporting throughout the past year with input from experts in a variety of fields and recommendations from our readers. The staff looks for people who have gained public...
Ivania Martinez: Economics, Data Science, and Public Policy
Ivania Martinez Master of Public Informatics, Class of 2026 Fulbright Scholar, B.S. Economics and Business We’re proud to highlight Ivania Martinez, a student in the Master of Public Informatics at Rutgers University (MPI) program, whose work combines economics, data...
Beyond the Bedside: From Biology to Healthcare Leadership
Juliann Lopes Master of Health Administration, Class of 2026 Hometown: Berkeley Heights, NJActivities at Rutgers: Secretary, Graduate Society of Healthcare Leaders; DE&I Committee, American College of Healthcare Executives Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in...