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New Research on Eye Tracking Measures of Bicyclists
Our review results show that cycling experiments with eye tracking allow analysis of the viewpoint of the cyclist and reactions to the built environment, road conditions, navigation behavior, and mental workload and/or stress levels.
Stamato Commentary: First-time homebuyers need hand up, not handout
In order to help people not earning quite enough to qualify for a private loan, Linda Stamato advocates for the creation of public banks, as promised by Gov. Murphy in Executive Order 91. Public banks would provide capital for affordable housing and assist underserved communities.
Dr. Patti: Hair and Health Among African American Women
Many African American women encounter distinct historical and sociocultural challenges that impede their engagement in physical activity and mental health services because their providers are often culturally uninformed about the significance of Black hair.
Dr. Rushing Selected as Rutgers LHS STAR NJ Scholar
The program supports protected time for research scholars to receive a well-rounded training experience through a carefully curated program of research, didactic, experiential, and professional development training and expert tailored mentorship.
Stamato Commentary: Freedom of expression through Rutgers lens
Linda Stamato explains that Rutgers University and many other institutions have historically upheld a principle of institutional neutrality in political matters, a stance dating back to the Vietnam War era. Presidents like Mason Gross and Edward J. Bloustein maintained that while the university as an entity should not take official positions on public issues, it would support individual freedoms of expression.
Dr. Parker Examines Migrant Healthcare Public Policies
We examine whether and how an immigrant-inclusive federal program, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), shaped health care access and use among farmworkers over nearly three decades, paying particular attention to disparities at the intersection of nativity and legal status.
Research on Impacts of Working From Home During COVID-19
Results suggest those with higher educational attainment, higher incomes, and prior experience working at home are likelier to do so in the future.
Sustainable Healthy Futures Webinar Series – Extreme Heat
As extreme heat events become more frequent and severe, vulnerable communities are disproportionately affected, facing heightened health risks and limited resources for adaptation. This webinar will focus on community-led efforts to address extreme heat and promote health equity. You will hear from local leaders and activists developing and implementing heat resilience strategies tailored to their community’s unique needs.
MPP Lily McFarland Selected as APPAM Equity & Inclusion Fellow
At the Bloustein School, Lily McFarland’s policy interests lie at the intersection of economic justice and the lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals and families, particularly those living in poverty.
Promoting Business-Friendly Regulations
Municipal ordinances can touch business operations in a remarkable number of ways. A partial list includes taxation, business licensing, zoning laws, street and traffic patterns, parking regulations, building design and signage, environmental and health regulations and even the installation of unsightly utility poles and cell phone towers.
MCRP Ian Murphy Receives APTA’s William Millar Scholarship
Congratulations to Ian Murphy on Receiving the American Public Transportation Foundation’s William Millar Scholarship.
Morris County warehouse currently leased to Amazon trades hands for $29 million
A former Sam’s Club warehouse leased to Amazon recently sold, marking a shift in the region from large suburban office spaces to warehouses. The transaction reflects a broader trend in New Jersey, where warehouse construction surged during the COVID-19 pandemic to meet the growing demand for e-commerce.
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