News List
Staying at home is a privilege: Evidence from mobile phone location data in the U.S. during the pandemic
Data from millions of mobile phones were collected in the 12 larges metropolitan statistical areas, finding a positive association between income and the ability to stay home.
‘It’s evil’ Ransomware attack on hospital system in Savannah is part of a growing trend
Research: How independent contractors respond to sexual harassment in the modeling industry
Jocelyn Elise Crowley, Ph.D. looks at the vulnerabilities of people, mostly women, working in the modeling profession, examining the issue of sexual harassment and models’ response to it in the absence of workplace protections.
Victims of traffic fatalities are disproportionately Black and Native
New Jersey’s primary election ballots are rigged | Opinion
William M. Rodgers appointed VP of Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, Director of Institute for Economic Equity
In order to fulfill his new responsibilities, he will be taking a leave of absence from his positions as Professor of Public Policy at the Bloustein School and Chief Economist at the Heldrich Center.
Traffic deaths increased during the pandemic. The toll fell more heavily on Black residents, report shows
Research: Does weather affect micromobility?
When deciding whether to use a shared dockless e-bike, docked bikeshare, or shared e-scooter, weather is often a factor in user decision making.
Rates of anxiety and depression skyrocket during COVID-19
New Jersey’s Budget Surplus
Professor Julia Rubin is recipient of Rutgers School of Graduate Studies award
The award recognizes excellence in graduate teaching and mentoring, including the integration of research and teaching, quality and extent of preparation, and excellence in all aspects of the teacher-student relationship.
Finding one’s “hidden talents” to develop a successful career
The Bloustein School, Seton Hall, Appalachain State, the Northern New Jersey Healthcare Businesswoman’s Association chapter and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset, held a panel discussion on the “hidden talents” that made several women successful in their careers.
Rutgers study: Uninsured Americans getting COVID vaccine at much lower rates
Poll: Those without health insurance less vaccinated
Walking the Line: New Jersey Ballots, Candidates and Voters
Join Eagleton and the Bloustein School for a discussion on ballot design, candidate representation, and encouraging voter participation in New Jersey elections.
Research: Explaining green technology purchases by U.S. and Canadian households
Researchers explored the effects of three categories of behavioral antecedents on decisions to purchase energy-efficient technology: value, environmental concern, and lifestyle orientation.
Research: People with health insurance are vaccinated more than those without
A new national survey by Soumitra Bhuyan, Julia Sass Rubin; and Joel Cantor and Alexis Rittweger, a research assistant analyzes distribution and acceptance of the COVID19 vaccine across groups of gender, age, education, race, and region.
Biggest winner in NJ primary? The power of the party bosses
Chronic jobless find work in a tight market
Lawsuit seeks to change design of NJ ballots, claims they seem to give advantage to party favorites
There Are 5 Social Determinants of Health—Here’s What That Means, and How They Influence Your Care
There’s a way to manage warehouse mania in New Jersey | Opinion
A Century of Progress: The Port Authority’s first 100 years
Join the Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey on July 16th for a half-day virtual symposium, “A Century of Progress: The Port Authority’s first 100 years.”
Another push for local governments to share work and cut costs
Tuesday’s primary election is rigged for the old guard
Federal Unemployment Aid Is Now a Political Lightning Rod
Study: Stay-at-Home COVID Orders Were a Luxury Many Couldn’t Afford
Positive new data builds expectations for a whopper number for Friday’s closely watched jobs report
CNBC to Host First Ever “Evolve Global Summit” on June 16
Lawsuit against ‘the line’ gains more allies
Research: Bikeshare programs are a valuable part of comprehensive urban transportation systems
Seula Lee MCRP ’20 and Distinguished Professor Robert B. Noland recently explored bikeshare trips in Seoul, South Korea.
Lining up to fight the party line
Cell phone data reveals poorer people are less able to follow stay-at-home orders during COVID-19
Democrats’ use of Congressional Review Act puts filibuster debate in new light
Here’s why poorer people are less able to stay at home amid Covid-19 pandemic
A student of social justice, urban environmental policy, Jermaine Toney is an “accidental economist”
His research portfolio includes structural aspects of household finance, wealth disparities, health economics, how mental health issues affect investment decisions, and long-term effects of redlining.
Govenor Murphy, now is the time for vaccine passports | Editorial
Newman, DeFilippis named to UAA Distinguished Service Honor Roll
The Urban Affairs Association is an international professional organization for urban scholars, researchers, and public/nonprofit service providers.
Research: Bikeshare and subway ridership changes during the COVID-19 pandemic in NYC
Using open data sources on New York City’s Citi Bike system and turnstile entry data for the subway, Haoyun Wang and Robert Noland found that the pandemic had an impact on bikeshare and subway ridership.
Addressing voter turnout in Black and brown communities
Rutgers Fulbright Student Advocates for Educational Equity
Adriana Scanteianu, who is pursuing a MPP degree a has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant to teach English and coordinate social justice activities with a nonprofit group in Spain.
Higher wages and help wanted ads are plentiful, but workers aren’t filling jobs in NJ
Gun ownership, yes! As a right, no! | Opinion
‘It’s Not Too Late’: Is America ready for solar power?
The future of work is flexibility
Bill & Melinda Gates’ Split Shines Light on ‘Gray Divorce’ Trend Experts Think Pandemic Fuels
Lisa Bates explains how Portland’s communities can “take the lead” in redevelopment, renewal
Presenting the Bloustein School’s Stuart Meck Distinguished Lecture in Land Use and Affordable Housing, she stated that her goal is to move social justice from aspiration to reality.
Acknowledging the Armenian Genocide gives many in N.J. and elsewhere a chance to end the lie
Bill and Melinda Gates Divorce Highlights Rise of Older-Age Splits
NJ Transit launches public-private partnership to offer free rides to COVID-19 vaccination sites
On March 10 NJ TRANSIT announced its VAXRIDE Initiative to support New Jerseyans in their efforts to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Kathe Newman elected to the board of Urban Affairs Association
Her research explores urban change, what it is, why it happens, and what it means and has explored gentrification, foreclosure, urban redevelopment, food security, community economic development and community participation.
How this 100-year-old agency shaped and at times disgraced the region
Russ Molloy, J.D. appointed Bloustein School Senior Policy Fellow
In this new role with the school’s Master of Health Administration program, he will advise the school on course curriculum, health policy, as well as teach.
Voter suppression by another name
Black cyclists bear the brunt of traffic enforcement, N.J. expert says following Perth Amboy controversy
Rutgers awarded $1M by NJ Secretary of Higher Education to establish State Policy Lab
Integrating food justice in urban planning for communities to become more self-sufficient
Though food seems trivial compared to other issues such as housing, transportation, and the environment; it is a significant part of our lives that we must constantly make decisions about.
Virtual tours, simulations enhance the remote learning experience for students in Freights and Ports class
Drawing upon her connections in the supply chain industry, Professor Anne Strauss-Wieder was able to provide alternative virtual experiences by working with the Port Authority of New York New Jersey and the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN).
Populism and the prospects for a new urban policy agenda
James DeFilippis, Ph.D. is a panelist at the Urban Affairs Association virtual conference and will be speaking on the theme Confronting COVID, Racial Injustice, and Economic Inequality.
Discussing slavery reparations and racial justice: Bloustein Memorial Lecture
Dr. Craemer has explored various options for paying reparations to African-Americans for the enslavement of their ancestors, which would address the wealth gap that exists between whites and African Americans.
A Thank-You to Our Essential Workers
While most Rutgers faculty and staff have been working remotely since the start of the pandemic, a group of university employees continued to report to campus to do their jobs.
2021: 4/13 “We shall seek social justice”: Moving from aspiration to implementation in Portland’s urban planning
Research: Pandemic has exposed fatal health inequities
The financialization of the U.S. healthcare system, water supply, and food supply chain have all contributed to health inequities that resulted in the health care disaster of COVID-19, which could have been avoided.
Sisters overcome family challenges to graduate with Honors
Before graduating with honors from the health administration program, sisters Lisa Diodoardo and Gianna Powell faced some hardship that would have derailed most people working toward a degree.
2021: 4/7 Slavery Reparations and Racial Justice
Lisa K. Bates, PhD to discuss Portland’s implementation of “we shall seek social justice,” April 13
“We shall seek social justice” is one of the aspirational principles of the American Institute of Certified Planners.
Report said Palisades Park CFO ‘rarely’ in office. Payroll shows he works for 5 other towns
Garrick Stoldt, CFO of St. Peter’s Healthcare and instructor, named Leader in Finance
Best ticket to a faster reopening: Vaccine passports
Catlin Memorial Lecture: The legacy of Wilson’s racial politics
Wilson’s progressive politics did not extend to racial politics. President Holloway noted that the distance between Wilson’s rhetoric and his policies was vast.
New report identifies current and future training needs of public transportation industry
The Federal Transit Administration commissioned the National Transit Institute to conduct a study to assess and codify the public transportation industry’s training practices, interests, and priorities and determine training needs
Dean Vonu Thakuriah named a Women in Business, Higher Education Influencer by ROI-NJ
Thoughts on the women’s recession: Comparing attitudes about the economy, politics, and families during the pandemic
Data from the latest Work Trends survey suggests women are more concerned about economically supporting themselves or their families and have higher stress, as compared to men.
NJ Transit launches VAXRIDE with assistance from NJTIP@Rutgers
On March 10 NJ TRANSIT announced its VAXRIDE Initiative to support New Jerseyans in their efforts to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
These were the in-demand industries that survived the pandemic
2021: 3/22 Racial Memory, Woodrow Wilson, and the Making of the Nation
The love story of two Irish immigrants is a lesson on America | Opinion
Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair
Academics, students and activists met to discuss the CROWN Act and the discrimination that Black women and men encounter because of their hair.
Commentary: Learning democracy: We need civic education in schools and colleges
NextDoor Promised Changes To Make Its App Less Discriminatory. Has The App’s Culture Improved?
Best Practices: Helping Frontline Employees Transition to Frontline Supervisors
Art practice and urban planning as a tool for social transformation
The participants explored the essentiality of bringing the disciplines together for the betterment and transformation of oppressed communities and their spaces.
President Holloway to present lecture: Racial Memory, Woodrow Wilson, and the Making of the Nation
President Holloway’s scholarly work specializes in post-emancipation U.S. history with a focus on social and intellectual history.
The Impact of COVID-19 on the Careers of Women in Academic Science, Engineering, and Medicine
Strategically Virtual: A review of New Jersey public libraries’ virtual services
Researchers looked at NJ public library websites and how they have pivoted to virtual services, particularly focusing on the unemployment resources available.
Frequently Asked Questions regarding the New Jersey Science and Technical Advisory Panel study
In 2019 the NJDEP engaged Rutgers to conduct new consultations with panels of scientists and practitioners to update its 2016 work to reflect the most recent climate science.
Research: Local planners do have agency in leveraging real estate markets to finance public goods
The authors examine two density-based value-capture mechanisms: community amenity contributions in Vancouver, Canada and transfer of development rights in New Taipei City, Taiwan.
New Health in all Policies continuing education training course: June 18, 2021
Health in All Policies is a strategy that strengthens the link between health and other policies,enabling people to lead healthier lives.
Adrian Ayala MCRP ’21 awarded top honors for TPD Student Paper Competition
The award will be presented virtually at the TPD Annual Business Meeting during the 2021 National Planning Conference.
Research: News coverage affects perceived blame in traffic crashes
The authors identified that seemingly minor choices consistently shift the blame towards the victim, even when the events leading up to the crash were unclear.
Move to dump Chiaravalloti could help progressives end organization lines
Officials say Jersey City school district showing progress transitioning back from state control
Alumnus Maria Del Cid, MPAP ’20, appointed to NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission
She currently serves as the Director of Policy and Legislative Services at the New Jersey Department of Health
Build Back Better: Creating infrastructure and emergency community service jobs programs
Workers suffering the greatest economic harm in the current crisis include people of color, low-wage earners in the service sector, women, and individuals with lower educational levels.
Twenty-three students inducted into Upsilon Phi Delta healthcare honor society
Students were inducted based on academic achievement, service to the community, and/or contributions to the healthcare management profession.
Assessing the economic effects of the pandemic on households
The economic impacts of the pandemic on Americans, accentuated by the health crisis, is reflected in the proportion of individuals reporting pay cuts and layoffs.
2021: 2/25 Second Annual CROWN Conference
2021: 2/25 Integrating Food Justice in Urban Planning for Communities to Become Self-Sufficient
Zoning laws must be amended for sake of middle class
A win for the Raritan River: New grant to help prioritize restoration projects
The Sustainable Raritan River Initiative is partnering with the New York-New Jersey Harbor and Estuary Program to undertake an “Aquatic Connectivity Through Climate-Ready Infrastructure” project.