Bloustein professor emeritus John Pucher, alongside co-authors Ralph Buehler, Marcel Moran, Emmanuel de Lanversin and Rachel Aldred, build upon this theme in “Cycling in New York, London, Paris, and Berlin before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic” published by the International Journal of Sustainable Transport in April.
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Dr. Crowley Explores Technology-Facilitated Violence Among Women Rideshare Drivers
What happens when women rideshare drivers confront sexual abuse from male riders? Most perpetrators don’t stop—they persist. Dr. Crowley sheds light on technology-facilitated gender-based violence experienced by women in the U.S. ridesharing industry.
NJSPL: Detecting Change in NJ Historical Water Bodies Using ArcGIS Pro
Researchers have been in the process of creating digital representations or features of historical water bodies in New Jersey to map and identify problem areas with a history of flooding and sewer overflow problems. By utilizing the NJDEP’s Land Use/Land Cover of New Jersey 2020 dataset, the researchers were able to contrast that against identified historical water bodies and examine how the size and shape of these water bodies have changed over time.
Bloustein School Joins National Effort to Advance Constructive Dialogue Across Campuses
The Bloustein School is proud to join the Constructive Dialogue Scaling Initiative, a national program bringing together leading schools of public service to embed constructive dialogue deeply and durably across their institutions. At a moment when open dialogue feels...
EJB Talks: Sea Level Rise, Community Engagement, and New Jersey’s Environmental Future
Janine Barr, a researcher at the Bloustein School’s Environmental Analysis and Communication (EAC) Group, joins Dean Stuart Shapiro this week on EJB Talks to discuss the center’s work on climate change impacts, the New Jersey Climate Change Resource Center’s Science and Technology Advisory Panel Report, and her path to environmental policy.
Ashley Caldwell (PP ’26), Daughter of Lt. Governor, Blazes Her Own Trail of Service
“Ever since I was little, I had a passion to help people who couldn’t help themselves,” said Caldwell, who attends Edward J. Bloustein of Planning and Public Policy. “I took a public policy course and fell in love with the subject matter. I felt like it was one of the only majors that you’re asked to come up with your own innovative solutions.’’
UG Students Explore Climate-Resilient Design at NYC and NJ Waterfront Sites
Students enrolled in Professor Ignaccolo’s Introduction to Urban Planning & Design recently took part in a hands-on field trip to two recently completed waterfront park projects as part of the course’s Spring lecture series and experiential learning component.
Will Payne, Jermaine Toney promoted to associate professors with tenure
The Bloustein School is pleased to announce that at their recent meeting, the Rutgers Board of Governors approved Will Payne and Jermaine Toney as Associate Professors with tenure. Their promotions are a testimony to the high quality of their work and the ability of the Bloustein School to attract world-recognized scholars.
Bloustein Alumni, Faculty Take Key Roles in NJ’s Future
Over the last few months several Bloustein School alumni and faculty have been elected, or appointed to, key positions in New Jersey and elsewhere, underscoring the school’s longstanding role in preparing leaders who shape public policy across the state.
New Jersey State Policy Lab Celebrates 5th Anniversary with Annual Report
We are prepared to continue this important work into the future, building connections between research and policy, investing in the next generation of leaders, and centering the needs of communities across New Jersey.