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Priscilla Arias, PhD candidate, learned to “live life” with a dual American and immigrant identity
Priscilla Arias, PhD candidate at the Bloustein School, says her understanding of being both American and an immigrant has enabled her to I hope to center her research on empathy and understanding of all people.
NJSPL – Community Intrinsic Resilience Index for Tackling Energy Equity and Budget Deficit
The Community Intrinsic Resilience Index (CIRI) is used to collect energy data and assess energy resilience within New Jersey. The goal of this project is to tackle energy budget deficits and attain energy equity in the community.
Bus Rapid Transit Not a Long-Term Solution for Holland Tunnel
Greenberg, Shapiro – NEPA in the US: Death by Extremism or Redesign of a More Useful tool?
A new Book Chapter by Distinguished Professor, Emeritus Michael R. Greenberg and Interim Dean Stuart Shapiro examines the history and future of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
CAHME offers several scholarships for 2023. Apply by November 14, 2022.
Dr. Ruth Winecoff wins ABFM Michael Curro Graduate Student Paper Award
Dr. Ruth Winecoff won the 2022 ABFM Michael Curro Award Graduate Student Paper Award for “The Dodd-Frank Act and Municipal Borrowing Costs: Evidence from Nationwide Data”
NJSPL – Intelligent Help for the Opioid Crisis Lifecycle
An important line of defense against the opioid problem is the prevention of overdose deaths following abuse and addiction. It is possible to make this happen using informatics, robotics, and AI technologies for prevention, identification, treatment, and rehabilitation.
What Do You Value: Changemaking in an Ever Changing World
Gov. Jim Florio was our advocate. We’re so fortunate to have had him fight for us.
Ralph et al article most viewed on JAPA
Bryan Balarezo, PH ’23, Writes a Letter to his Peruvian Ancestors
Bryan Balarezo knows his ancestors would be proud of the person he has become, embracing his culture and heritage and never forgetting his roots.
Manchin’s permit bill highlights importance of administrative process
NJSPL – Evaluating Risk Perception: Lessons from Hurricane Sandy
Despite the toll hurricane Sandy took on the state, the majority of long-term coastal homeowners in New Jersey do not consider themselves to be at high risk to coastal hazards. This blog post explores ways to better educate residents to prepare for future natural disasters.
Former Governor James J. Florio, Bloustein School Senior Policy Fellow, Dies
Noting that state and federal governments were in a period of transformational change of policy, Gov. Florio impressed upon his students that rather than marginal modifications — which could be disruptive and dislocating — systemic change was needed to meet citizen expectations.
Christians, please listen. There is no national religion in America.
22% of New Jerseyans Worked from Home in 2021. Van Horn Predicts No Change.
NJSPL – Can 15-Minute Neighborhoods Reshape New Jersey’s Landscape?
This blog is the introduction to an upcoming report, the goal of which is to examine the various neighborhoods in Essex and Mercer counties, in particular those neighborhoods with “15-minute accessibility,”
Business Report: Health insurance premiums, higher minimum wage
Planning and Public Policy: Civic Engagement to Expand Representation
Nina Gohel, a public policy/political science dual major, was part of the inaugural Rutgers Summer Service Internship (RSSI) Initiative launched this year.
NJ Leads in Work From Home Status, Hughes Explains Why
Jonathan Bonilla named ANHD/Morgan Stanley Community Development Graduate Fellow
He will be working at Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation (WHEDco), a community development organization founded on the simple idea that all people deserve healthy, vibrant communities
NJSPL Report – Discipline Inequity and Segregation in New Jersey’s High Schools
Today’s NJSPL Report examines suspension rates among NJ high schools serving high proportions of students of color, low-income students, English learners, and students with disabilities.
2022 Catlin Lecture: What Do You Value: Changemaking in an Ever Changing World
With 15 years of experience in social policy research, advocacy, and implementation, Brandon McKoy MCRP ’13 will delve into how he determined what drives his values and priorities, hoping to model how people can develop a career full of purpose and impact.
Clint Andrews et al. publish AI in Planning: Opportunities and Challenges and How to Prepare
Prof. Clint Andrews co-authored new white paper with the “AI in Planning” Foresight Community which discusses the potential impacts form AI on the planning profession, ethics, and more.
Van Horn Quoted in Regard to Union Rail Strike
Multiple News Orgs Cite Marc Pfeiffer’s BLGRC Report on Jersey City
Report: Transition Plan for the Return of Local Control to Jersey City Public Schools Final Report
Marc Pfeiffer of the Bloustein Local Government Research Center produced the final ‘Transition Plan for the Return of Local Control to Jersey City Public Schools” progress report submitted to the New Jersey Board of Education.
Dr. Yen-Tyng Chen Reacts to Texas Ruling to Omit PrEP from ACA Coverage
Ellen Kurtzman joins Bloustein School as Professor, Executive Director of MHA program
Meet Dr. Ellen T. Kurtzman! Dr. Kurtzman is a health services researcher with a background in public policy, public health, and nursing.
Cantor Discusses Managing Septic Grants on Podcast
NJSPL – High Quality Health Care: How New Jersey Residents Report Their Ability to Access It
Today’s NJSPL Report examined the results an Eagleton Institute survey related to the ability of New Jerseyans to rate their ability to access high-quality health care.
Prof. Michael L. Lahr Quoted in ABC’s Segment on Rising Food Prices
Will NJ workers be ordered back to the office this fall?
Will NJ Workers be Asked to Return to the Office This Fall?
David Matthau of New Jersey 101.5 asked Heldrich Center Director Carl Van Horn to predict which workers will likely return to the office and which ones will remain working from home.
2024 Spring Virtual Information Sessions
Heldrich Center’s New Start Career Network featured in The Daily Targum
NJ State Policy Lab Marijuana Study featured on NJ.com
Policy Fellow Richard F. Keevey Reflects on U.S. Constitution History
Dean Emeritus James W. Hughes says NJ economy is a tightrope of sorts
NJ State Policy Lab – Influences in Differences in NJ Municipal Tax Rates
Today’s NJSPL Report analyzes various factors that affect municipal tax rates, including age dependency ratios, private school enrollment, and population density.
NJ State Policy Lab – Adapting to a New Era of Climate Change
In today’s NJSPL blog, Kathyrn Balitsos & Garin Bulger conducted a 3-month research effort to better understand managed acquisition programs that remove buildings susceptible to sea-level rising & flooding as a result of climate change.
Political Check-In: A Rollercoaster Ride to the Midterms
A post-summer political check-in discussing factors that have changed the midterms for the better since May, including some Trump updates.
Prof. Samuel Warns AI Needs to Balance Utility and Privacy in Opioid Overdose Tracking
Public health: Learning something new every day to make a global impact
As a child, Fatma was visiting her home country of Senegal and fell ill. While waiting to be seen at a local clinic, she saw many women and young children waiting for hours to see a doctor. She knew at that moment that she wanted to impact people’s lives.
Prof. Michael Smart Cited in Vehicle Access Article
Health administration: Seeking to make a difference in communities
As part of her health administration major requirements, Katherine interned at the Academy Learning Center in Monroe Township, a school dedicated to teaching and assisting those with autism and/or multiple disabilities.
NJ State Policy Lab – One Million More Acres, But Who’s Counting?
Today’s blog by Tom Dallessio focuses on the Garden State Preservation Trust Act (GSPT), established in 1999, the progress made, and future goals for land and farm conservation.
New Heldrich brief: Long-term Unemployed Job Seekers Share Lessons in Resilience and Reemployment in New Research Brief
Insights are from individuals enrolled in the Heldrich Center’s innovative New Start Career Network (NSCN), a privately funded program offering free online information and career coaching from hundreds of volunteer coaches to more than 6,000 job seekers.
Research: Suicidal Ideation and Social Support among Black and Latinx Americans
A recent article led by Dr. Sharifa Williams explored the importance of social support on depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation among Black and Latinx adults.
Research: Public Views on the Reallocation of Street Space Due to COVID-19
A recent article written by Bob Noland, Evan Iacobucci, and Wenwen Zhang explored NJ residents’ support of the reallocation of street space during and after the pandemic.
Rubin on Legislative Resolutions
Bloustein School welcomes new faculty and fellows
The Bloustein School is pleased to welcome five new faculty members and two policy fellows to the teaching ranks in September 2022.
Research: Are COVID-19 Conspiracy Beliefs Barriers to HIV Status Neutral Care?
Led by Assistant Professor Dr. Yen-Tyng Chen, researchers examined associations between COVID-19 conspiracy beliefs and HIV status neutral care engagement among BCSMM and BTW during the 2020 Pandemic.
NJ State Policy Lab – Is telehealth a solution to the mental health crisis?
In recent months, mental health has been one of the most common telehealth services by health insurance claims, but policymakers need to do more to ensure access post-pandemic.
NJ State Policy Lab – New Jersey’s Changing Population and Childcare Needs
Authors Sarah Small & Deb Lancaster say we must prioritize childcare in NJ. Almost 3/4 of NJ children under age 6 have “all available parents” in the labor force. LGBT, Hispanic, and low-income parents endure the greatest unmet childcare needs.
ROI Influencers: The Top 25 most influential deans and directors
New Heldrich brief: Helping Older Workers Cope with Dislocation in an Era of Pandemics, Automation, Climate Change, and Economic Uncertainty
The outcomes for older dislocated workers should be a serious concern to policymakers and the general public.
Jackie Cornell M.P.A.P ’17, named Executive Director of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund of NJ
In an interview with NJ Spotlight News, she discusses her new role and plan to preserve access to health care.
Research: Impact Of The NJ COVID-19 Temporary Emergency Reciprocity Licensure Program
New research published in Health Affairs, co-authored by Dr. Joel Cantor, evaluated the March 2020 initiative, formally known as the COVID-19 Temporary Emergency Reciprocity Licensure program.
New research shows that New Jersey’s childcare crisis is real | Opinion
NJ State Policy Lab – Coastal Adaptation in New Jersey
Today’s NJ Policy Lab post, written by summer intern Josephine O’Grady, explores our state’s needs for coastal adaptation measures.
Assemblywoman Maureen Ogden MCRP ’77, champion of open space and wetlands preservation, dies at 93
Named to the Bloustein School Alumni Awards Hall of Fame in 1995, Ms. Ogden served as mayor of Millburn, NJ from 1979 to 1981 after serving as the township’s deputy mayor from 1976 to 1979
New Book by Michael Greenberg Examines Environmental and Social Justice Challenges near America’s Most Popular Heritage Attractions
Zoos, urban and national parks, and museums imply images of some of the most beautiful places and cultural treasures in the United States. This book, is about the people who live near them, the segregation they face, and resulting adverse health issues.
More lanes on the Turnpike won’t solve congestion | Opinion
Service Spotlight: O’Brien-Richardson leads new generation of Mandela Scholars
The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders is the flagship program of the U.S. Government’s Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI). The 2022 Leadership in Civic Engagement Institute was led by Dr. Patricia O’Brien-Richardson.
New Jersey Residents are Wondering: Should you Buy or Sell?
Housing: What is a land contract? Advantages, disadvantages of the homeownership practice
Research: Improving news coverage of crashes by targeting police press releases
A new article by Associate Professor Kelcie Ralph, et al. expands on their previous work focusing on crash coverage by the media. They found that journalists rely heavily on police press releases.
Sicheng Wang is recipient of award for Outstanding Students Abroad
Sicheng is among 500 awardees who are studying abroad in different countries globally this year.
Inflation Is Causing Real Pain. But Raising Interest Rates Will Make It Worse
Commentary: Donate an organ, save a life
Falaknaaz Patni MCRP ’23 is recipient of Eagleton Fellowship/Governor’s Executive Award
The Eagleton Fellowship offers select Rutgers graduate students the opportunity to further their understanding of government, public affairs, and the practice of politics, and to connect the fellowship experience to their chosen fields of study.
NJ State Policy Lab – Broadband Connection Access: An Essential Social Determinant of Health
When discussing the digital divide, studies have shown high monthly subscriptions and the perceived lack of need were two critical barriers to acquiring broadband subscriptions.
Quitting is literally paying off for most workers, study finds
Vonu Thakuriah is recipient of National Institute of Statistical Sciences (NISS) Distinguished Alumni Award
She was selected for contributions to cross-disciplinary research in statistics and data science in the areas of urban informatics, smart cities, mobility analytics, and data justice.
Celebrating 30 Years of Serving Communities and Shaping the World
N.J. ranks 19th worst for pedestrian deaths, study says
NJ State Policy Lab – Were Racial Disparities Exacerbated in the Medicaid Expansion?
Issues accessing care still exist for Medicaid beneficiaries. Enrollees experience a limited choice of physicians and specialists accepting Medicaid compared to privately insured and Medicare patients.
N.J. oversight could have kept university from financial peril
NJ State Policy Lab – Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Poverty Rates in New Jersey, 2010-2020
More than half (53%) of NJ adults living in poverty reside in 30 of the 565 municipalities. R/ECON’s Maia de la Calle’s analysis of US Census data demonstrates poverty rates vary by race/ethnicity & county
Watch Interview with Dean Emeritus James Hughes on the July Federal Jobs Report
NJ Spotlight News’ Rhonda Schaffler interviews Dean Emeritus James Hughes about the surprising federal jobs report for July 2022
Gavin Rozzi Revolutionizes OPRA Requests in NJ with Website
NJ State Policy Lab – Working at home: what will the long-term effects of the pandemic be?
The pandemic continues to impact our lives. Working from home, school and daycare closures, gender disparities with household labor changes are explored in today’s blog.
Ocean county no longer among the oldest in NJ
Fusion voting. Should we revisit ballot design from the 1800s?
Professor Julia Sass Rubin, who has been popular in the media this Spring for challenging party line ballots, makes a case for bringing back fusion voting.
Heldrich Center for Workforce Development Announces Appointment of Anton House, Ph.D. as a Visiting Scholar
Professor House will join the center’s Workplace Divided team to conduct research examining perceptions of workplace discrimination through national surveys and stakeholder engagement
New Jersey State Policy Lab: College and University Administrators’ Perceptions of the CCOG and GSG
This research insight focuses on the Community College Opportunity Grant (CCOG) and the Garden State Guarantee (GSG), two sources of financial aid for low-income students in New Jersey which collectively constitute a “message of college promise.”
How strong is the US economy? Depends on which party you ask
NJ Government Records has Nearly Two-year backlog
Research: Is there wealth stability across generations in the U.S.?
A substantial portion of grandparents with the lowest proportions of wealth in 1984-1989 are likely to have grandchildren who end up in the lowest wealth stratum in 2015-2017.
N.J. is increasing diversity.
Bloustein School announces faculty promotions
Promotions reflect the high standards of teaching and research for which the Bloustein School is known.
Research: The impact of current and former REOs across owner types: the case of Detroit
The study draws on home sale price data in the Detroit tri-county area from 2008–2013. Results indicate REOs owned by HUD and private entities are associated with substantial discounts.
Rutgers touts success of program for long-term unemployed in NJ
Von Hagen, Meehan, and Younes’ Micromobility Pop-up Bike Lane mentioned in Smart Cities Dive
Interim Dean Stuart Shapiro discusses West Virginia v. EPA on FedScoop podcast
Professor and Interim Dean Stuart Shapiro was a guest expert on the latest FedScoop podcast from Gov Actually (Episode 57) titled “The Supreme Court’s Impact on Federal Regulations,” on July 21, 2022.
Hughes Speaks to the State of the U.S. Economy, Influence on Voters’ Sentiments
Bloustein School Hosts Alumni Event in Seattle at Microsoft
The events highlighted the importance of data in policymaking and the usefulness of the Bloustein School’s Master of Public Informatics program.
New Jersey State Policy Lab: Reimbursement for Behavioral Health Services in New Jersey
In today’s New Jersey State Policy Lab blog, Dr. Vernon advocates that we must ensure that behavioral health providers are financially stable so that they can continue to provide services to those most in need, particularly given the tremendous impact of social determinants of health.