New Jersey residents and planners alike have a new set of decision-support tools to help prepare their communities for climate change, thanks to a suite of data-visualization and mapping tools developed at Rutgers University’s New Jersey Climate Change Resource Center.
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EJB Talks–Navigating a Politically Turbulent 2023 and the Ominous Prelude to 2024
We’re closing EJB Talks for the year with a discussion of the tumultuous political events of 2023, including the chaotic dynamics within the Republican Party, the potential ramifications of Kevin McCarthy’s replacement as Speaker of the House, the ongoing challenges in passing crucial legislation, and more.
Hamza Choudhry Public Health ’24 is Recipient of Rutgers Impact Award
“Join organizations on or off campus that align with your interests, and if you are unable to find any, start your own. Getting involved early on is one of the best things you can do to jumpstart your career and make a difference in your community. Make the most of your resources at the Bloustein School to get closer to your goals by talking to the advisors, attending events, and utilizing student services.”
NJSPL – Enabling Aging in Place: A Vital Strategy for Residents of Subsidized Senior Housing
The concept of “aging in place” appeals to many people as they strive to maintain their residence and independence despite evolving needs for supportive services during the natural course of aging. However, challenges persist, particularly for older adults residing in publicly subsidized senior housing.
Parking Fight: Unveiling the Divisive Impact on Society, Housing, and Urban Development
Henry Grabar explored the emotional attachment people have to parking spaces, citing anecdotes and the importance placed on those spaces, even to the point of deadly disputes, at the 2023 Meck Memorial Lecture.
The Story of Freedom: An Op-ed from Mark Paul
Meaningful freedom will only be won through embracing an emancipatory vision of freedom that guarantees people political rights, civil rights, reproductive rights, and crucially, economic rights. Together these rights provide people with meaningful choices to be, and do, what they have reason to value.
Significant Progress on Taming Inflation, Historically Low Unemployment Rates Have Not Resonated With Most American Workers
Two in three U.S. workers are very or somewhat concerned about the job market for job seekers as 2024 approaches, according to a national probability-based survey by the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development.
Podcast: Jim Samuel Discusses Rise and Risks of AI with Scholars Strategy Network
Professor Jim Samuel explains what generative AI is, how it functions, and its ethical concerns.
NJSPL – Is There Cause for Concern in New Jersey’s Latest Unemployment Numbers?
New Jersey’s post-pandemic economic recovery has seen steady payroll employment growth, but concerns arise as the state experiences a notable increase in its unemployment rate, rising from 3.0% in August 2022 to 4.6% in October.
Rutgers GSHL Holds Toy Drive to Benefit Central Jersey Family Health Consortium
Almost 400 toys were donated on behalf of the Central Jersey Family Health Consortium.
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Introducing a New Inland Design Flood Elevation Dataset for NJADAPT
VirtualOn July 17, 2023, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) adopted its Inland Flood Protection Rule which, among other actions, establishes a new Design Flood Elevation (DFE) standard […]
Jersey City Alumni Mixer
Zeppelin Hall Biergarten 88 Liberty View Dr, Jersey CityJoin us for an alumni mixer in #JerseyCity on Thursday, June 6th at Zeppelin Hall Biergarten. Parking for Zeppelin Hall is FREE - more information can be found here: https://zeppelinhall.com/map/. This […]