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SUMMARY:Bloustein Research Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to catch up on the wonderful research our faculty\, staff\, and student colleagues have performed over the past year. Bloustein School faculty and staff will present lightning talks followed by a poster session by graduate and undergraduate students. \nThis will be an in-person event. The event is free and open to the public\, but registration is required. \nRegister to attend by visiting: go.rutgers.edu/researchday26 \nAgenda: \n8:00 – 9:00 am Continental Breakfast \n9:00 – 10:15 am Lightning Talks\nFaculty and staff will give 5-minute lightning talks about their research. \n10:15 – 11:30 am Poster Session with Light Refreshments\nGraduate and undergraduate students will present posters. A best poster award will be given. \nLIGHTNING TALK PRESENTATIONS AND POSTER PRESENTERS/TOPICS \n11:30 – 12:30 pm Closing Panel: AI and the Future of Research\nA cross-disciplinary faculty panel on the growing role of AI in scholarly research. \nPanelists \nJim Samuel\, Ph.D. Director\, MPI Programs\, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning & Public Policy \nLauren M.E. Goodlad\, Ph.D. Distinguished Professor of English and Comparative Literature; Chair\, Critical AI @ Rutgers; Editor\, Critical AI \nRobert Wolfe\, Ph.D. Assistant Professor\, Department of Information Science\, School of Communication & Information\, Rutgers University \nOrganizing Committee: Clint Andrews
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/bloustein-research-day-2026/
LOCATION:Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum\, CSB\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Faculty Bloustein,Health Administration,Informatics,Public Health,Public Policy,Staff Bloustein,Symposium/Workshop,Urban Planning
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SUMMARY:RAISE-26 Artificial Intelligence - Informatics - Data Science AI Competition
DESCRIPTION:RAISE-26 Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Informatics – Data Science Competition\nMirror Mirror on the Wall – Is AI Transforming Us All? Exploring AI’s Impact on Human Behavior\nRAISE-26\, the world’s strongest AI-NLP competition\, invites undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines to explore one of the most urgent questions of our time: Is artificial intelligence (AI) transforming us? This cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence – Informatics – DS Competition from the MPI program at the Bloustein School\, Rutgers University\, challenges participants to investigate how AI is shaping human behavior. \nFind out more about the competition and register: \nRAISE-26 Website \nFor all news and latest updates\, please follow us on Public Informatics @ Rutgers University
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/raise-26-artificial-intelligence-data-science-informatics-ai-competition/
LOCATION:Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum\, CSB\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition,Informatics,Student Organization
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T165701Z
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SUMMARY:Bloustein Studio Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for Bloustein Studio Day\, an opportunity to engage with and reflect on planning practice as Bloustein students present real-world work they have been developing all semester in partnership with government agencies\, nonprofits\, and community organizations across New Jersey. \nThis year’s seven studio presentations span some of today’s most pressing planning challenges from Complete Streets and active transportation in Linwood\, to affordable housing and public health\, to climate resilience and municipal land use planning. Our graduate students have worked with clients including Hudson County’s Division of Planning\, the NJ Bike and Walk Coalition\, the NJ Hospital Association\, and the Montclair Center BID\, among others. \nThe event will also feature an expert panel of distinguished planning practitioners and Bloustein alumni including Christiana Foglio\, DC’84\, MCRP ’86 (Community Investment Strategies)\, Eric Enderlin\, MCRP ’98 (NYC Housing Development Corporation)\, Leigh Ann Von Hagen ’93 (Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center)\, and Pallavi Shinde MCRP ’12 (Director of Planning and Zoning\, City of Newark). \nSee the full agenda\, panelist bios\, and descriptions about each studio here. \nBloustein Studio Day offers an inspiring look at the next generation of planners putting their skills to work. Please see the attached flyer with agenda\, descriptions of each studio\, and more information about the panelists. We hope to see you there! \nRSVP HERE
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/bloustein-studio-day-2026/
LOCATION:Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum\, CSB\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Informatics,Public Health,Public Policy,Seminar,Social Gathering,Student Organization,Urban Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T173000
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SUMMARY:BGSA Fall Student Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION:This event is a great opportunity to connect with fellow graduate students\, meet members of the Bloustein community\, and enjoy a relaxed evening together as we kick off the fall semester. There will be catered food\, social activities\, and opportunities to meet and connect with other Bloustein graduate students. We hope you will join us for an enjoyable evening of food\, conversation\, and community. The Bloustein Graduate Student Association looks forward to seeing you there! \nRain Location: Rooms 112 & 113 \nPlease be sure to RSVP via link sent in email.
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/bgsa-fall-student-meet-greet/
LOCATION:Bloustein School CSB\, Side Courtyard\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health Administration,Informatics,Public Policy,Social Gathering,Student Organization,Student Services,Urban Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T190000
DTSTAMP:20261021T201805Z
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SUMMARY:Intelligent Informatics @ Bloustein: AI and the New Era of Accessible Innovation
DESCRIPTION:What becomes possible when powerful technology is within reach of anyone with an idea and the drive to bring it to life? \nJoin us for an engaging AI Strategy Webinar featuring Harsh Singhal\, a Rutgers alum and AI & Technology Leader at Glean\, as he explores how AI is enabling individuals to build\, create\, and innovate in entirely new ways. \nRSVP HERE.
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/intelligent-informatics-ai-new-era-accessible-innovation/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Informatics,Seminar,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T120000
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SUMMARY:Bloustein School Congress
DESCRIPTION:All Bloustein School faculty\, staff\, and students are encouraged to attend this discussion for more details on university and school-related updates for the upcoming academic year.
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/bloustein-school-congress/
LOCATION:Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum\, CSB\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Faculty Bloustein,Health Administration,Informatics,Public Health,Public Policy,Seminar,Staff Bloustein,Urban Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T163000
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SUMMARY:Meck Memorial Lecture | New Brunswick: The Last Seven Years and the Next Seven Years
DESCRIPTION:Dan Dominguez\, PP\, AICP\, MCRP ’14\, is the Director of Policy and Development for the City of New Brunswick\, NJ. He is originally from Newark\, NJ\, where he spent the first 32 years of his life before moving to New Brunswick. Dan’s parents came to the United States from Spain in the 1970s. Dan obtained his BA in Political Science from Rutgers Newark in 2010 and his MCRP from the Rutgers Bloustein School in 2014. He has been Director of Policy and Development (formerly Planning\, Community and Economic Development) since 2019. As a Bloustein alum\, Dan is excited to return to the Bloustein School and provide students with firsthand insight into development planning in New Brunswick. \nIn this lecture\, Dan will discuss what it’s like to accidentally land your dream job\, COVID-19’s impact on urban development\, and other development highlights in New Brunswick over the past seven years. Then\, a follow-up discussion on where he thinks the next seven years will take New Brunswick in terms of urban development. \nRegistration is requested by visiting go.rutgers.edu/meck2026. \n\n\nThe Stuart Meck Distinguished Speaker Series on Land Use Law and Affordable Housing was endowed by the late Stuart Meck\, an Associate Research Professor and director of the Center for Planning Practice at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy\, and established by his family in 2018. The lecture includes speakers who rank among contemporary practitioners of planning and policy development from within or outside of New Jersey. This series further strives represent the diversity of opinions and positions currently under public and academic debate.
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/meck-memorial-lecture-new-brunswick-the-last-seven-years-and-the-next-seven-years/
LOCATION:Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum\, CSB\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Informatics,Public,Public Policy,Seminar,Urban Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T160000
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SUMMARY:Rutgers Robotics Workshop 2026
DESCRIPTION:The annual Rutgers Robotics Workshop series was initiated as part of the SOCRATES NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) Program and is now co-organized with the Rutgers AI and Data Science Collaboratory and Rutgers DIMACS. \nThe goal of the 2026 Rutgers Robotics Workshop is to bring together faculty\, researchers\, and students working in robotics from across the university to identify synergies\, brainstorm new collaborations\, and build teams for upcoming proposal submissions. We will also discuss ways to strengthen the Robotics@Rutgers identity and increase the visibility and coordination of robotics research across Rutgers. \nFaculty working in robotics are encouraged to sign up to give a 10-minute research talk. These talks should provide a brief overview of your research area\, with particular emphasis on opportunities for collaboration with other Rutgers researchers. Please click the selection on the registration form if you would like to give a talk. Register here: https://forms.gle/YA4JBMj9zvN9xe9a7 \nThe workshop will also include a dedicated session to discuss upcoming proposal and funding opportunities\, with the goal of identifying areas where Rutgers researchers can form new interdisciplinary teams. The day will conclude with robot demonstrations and a student poster session. \nTentative Agenda \n\nWelcome and Robotics@Rutgers discussion\nFaculty Research Talks — 10-minute presentations highlighting research and collaboration opportunities\nLunch — provided for registered participants\nProposal Opportunities and Team Building — discussion of upcoming opportunities and potential collaborations\nStudent Poster Session\nRobot Demonstrations\nClosing Discussion and Next Steps\n\nParticipation is free\, but registration is required. Registration closes Friday\, October 9. \nWe hope you will join us for a day focused on connecting the Rutgers robotics community and building new collaborations across departments\, schools\, and campuses. \n 
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/rutgers-robotics-workshop-2026/
LOCATION:Bloustein School\, Civic Square Building\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Informatics,Public,Public Policy,Symposium/Workshop,Urban Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T161500
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SUMMARY:Dean's Listening Session for Bloustein Graduate Students
DESCRIPTION:Bloustein graduate students are invited to attend the Dean’s Listening Session. This session provides an opportunity to join Dean Shapiro and the Student Services team for an open and engaging conversation. Students are encouraged to ask questions\, share feedback\, discuss their experiences\, and engage directly with school leadership and Student Services. \nThe Dean’s Listening Session is intended to address broader school-wide topics and the overall Bloustein student experience. It is not intended for program-specific questions\, concerns\, or feedback. Students who would like to discuss matters related specifically to their academic program are encouraged to attend their respective Program Listening Session\, where program leadership can best address those topics. \nWe value your perspective and hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to have your voice heard and contribute to the ongoing conversation about the Bloustein School and student experience. \nRSVP REQUIRED.
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/76925/
LOCATION:Bloustein School CSB\, Room 261\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health Administration,Informatics,Public Policy,Student Services,Urban Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T130000
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SUMMARY:Careers: Bloustein Meet & Greet/Career Fair--In Person
DESCRIPTION:A number of employers/alumni with opportunities for Bloustein students will be on campus to meet with students and to tell them about their organizations and job/internship opportunities. A list of these organizations will be announced as we get closer to the event since employers are still registering. You should expect to dress professionally/business attire and have copies of your resumes and/or a business card with a QR code that goes directly to your resume/portfolio (if applicable). \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/careers-bloustein-meet-greet-career-fair-in-person/
LOCATION:Bloustein School CSB\, Room 113\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career Fair,CAREERS,Informatics,Public Policy,Urban Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T160000
DTSTAMP:20261021T200849Z
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SUMMARY:Careers: Bloustein Meet & Greet/Career Fair--Virtual
DESCRIPTION:A number of employers/alumni with opportunities for Bloustein students who weren’t able to be at the in person event will be conducting information sessions in their own Zoom breakout rooms to talk about their organizations and job/internship opportunities. A schedule and listing of these employers and the zoom registration link will be shared with you as we approach the event. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/careers-bloustein-meet-greet-career-fair-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Career Fair,CAREERS,Informatics,Public Policy,Urban Planning,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T190000
DTSTAMP:20261027T144252Z
CREATED:20261019T152959Z
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SUMMARY:Intelligent Informatics @ Bloustein: AI in the Public Sector: Managing AI Use in State Government
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging AI Strategy Webinar featuring Kevin Dehmer\, MPP ’08\, Chief Technology Office\, State of New Jersey Office of Information Technology\, as he explores how governments are adopting and governing with AI to improve services and create public value. \nRSVP HERE.
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/intelligent-informatics-bloustein-ai-in-the-public-sector-managing-ai-use-in-state-government/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Informatics,Seminar,Virtual
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