Professors Samuel and Thakuriah participated in the inaugural 𝐑𝐮𝐭𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 (𝐑𝐀𝐃) 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 symposium on 3/24/26 – an amazing event that has sparked much interest in collaborative research with AI as a matchmaking catalyst.
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Bulger et al. Examine Food Security, Sovereignty as Climate Adaptation
This review highlights substantial heterogeneity in how alcohol and cannabis co-use is conceptualized and mea-sured. Few studies examined simultaneous use specifically or disentangle co-use from broader polysubstance patterns
Advancing Women’s Equity Through Policymaking: An NJSPL Panel
In response to an invitation from the Douglass Residential College and the Institute for Women's Leadership to host programs focused on women's issues at Rutgers University in honor of Women's History Month, the New Jersey State Policy Lab convened a panel of recent...
Real-World Insights in Global Freight Movement
On Monday, March 23, supply chain leaders from Johnson & Johnson provided real-world insights to Anne Strauss-Wieder’s graduate Freights & Ports class to break down the realities of pharmaceutical production and global freight movement. Rutgers alumni Lisa...
Pfeiffer Demystifies Property Taxes on IssuesWatch Podcast
New Jersey is famous for many things, but its nation-leading property tax rates usually top the list of resident grievances. In this episode, we sit down with Marc Pfeiffer, senior policy fellow, to demystify the complex machinery behind property taxes.
MCRP candidate selected for prestigious Port Authority Leadership Fellow Program
Bloustein School MCRP candidates Bobby Johnson and Julia Kohn have been selected for the Port Authority Leadership Fellow Program. The Leadership Fellow Program is a two-year rotational program for leadership and public service in the New York/New Jersey Metropolitan region. It offers on-the-job experience in business functions, including planning, finance, security, facility operations, human resources, and other areas. Leadership Fellows are involved in four rotational assignments designed to develop a strong foundation in business acumen, adaptability, and knowledge of Port Authority operations, to build future leaders within the organization. Upon completion, Leadership Fellows are often considered for key positions in the agency.
Noland and Fulton: Saving Oil in a Hurry, Again!
In 2005, researchers Bob Noland and Lewis Fulton worked with the International Energy Agency to release analysis and policy recommendations to address concerns over “peak oil” and rising oil prices. More than twenty years later, this work continues to be more relevant than ever as the world is experiencing the most severe oil supply disruption in modern history, triggered by the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and the near-complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Dr. DeLia Explores the Future of Health Economics
This blog article by Derek DeLia examines the growing political interest in “consumer-driven” healthcare, which proposes giving individuals more direct control over healthcare spending through tools like high-deductible plans and health savings accounts.
Community and Belonging Lecture: Health Justice in Action
Dr. Chris Pernell highlights health justice, systemic inequality, and community engagement at Bloustein School’s annual Community and Belonging lecture On March 4, the Bloustein School welcomed physician, public health, and social justice advocate Dr. Chris T....
Mian, RWV Launch Affordable Housing on Faith Land Database
Nadia Mian, Ph.D., Senior Program Director, Ralph W. Voorhees Center for Civic Engagement recently launched the Affordable Housing and Shelter on Faith Land Database and published an accompanying report.