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Research: Adaptive cognitive fit: Artificial intelligence augmented management of information facets and representations
Artificially intelligent technologies that can adapt information representations to overcome cognitive limitations are necessary for complex information environments.
Preparing to Design Robots for Social Contexts
by Clint Andrews for IEEE.org Educational programs in robotics have focused mostly on developing science, technology, engineering, and math skills, with recent extensions into the arts [1]. This focus has been entirely appropriate, until recently. Successful...
Research Day 2022
The Bloustein School held the first Research Day on April 8, with faculty and staff giving five-minute Lightning Talks about their research.
Bloustein School, ACHE-NJ Inaugural Healthcare Symposium, Bios
Having challenged New Jersey’s health and medical systems’ capacity to prepare and respond, we must now focus on current and future needs and recommendations on how to best strengthen those health systems.
The Pros and Cons of Cybersecurity Insurance for Municipalities
In case of a breach, such coverage can be a critical backstop. Cybersecurity insurance “can provide financial, technical and legal resources in response to somebody getting into an agency’s system, shutting it down, stealing data or doing other things that could...
Rutgers study shows decreased hospitalizations for diabetes patients associated with telementoring program
The model for Project ECHO is based on the “all teach, all learn” model, which encourages participants to engage in thoughtful discussions, unlike traditional medical education, Bridgeman said. This ensures that local community providers have the necessary knowledge...
New Jersey’s Temperatures Rise by 4 Degrees Fahrenheit, Twice the Global Average Since 1900
State of the Climate: New Jersey 2021 is an annual overview for state and local decision-makers, hazard planning and climate resilience professionals and residents that summarizes the current scientific information on climate trends and projections to help prepare for future impacts.
New Jersey State Policy Lab: Digital Services and Administrative Burdens
Why isn’t the participation rate for the government’s welfare programs at 100%? Research suggests that barriers and costs are not only associated with claiming but also redeeming benefits; these costs, in turn, discourage participation in programs.
N.J. tax revenues are shockingly high as we’re slammed by inflation. Here’s what’s behind it all.
New Jersey tax revenues have taken a wild ride over the past two years, and collections for the state’s major taxes are reaching historic highs. Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration says it expects to collect nearly $47 billion in taxes for the current fiscal year that...
Research: Can a racial justice frame help overcome opposition to automated traffic enforcement?
Recently, automated enforcement has attracted new supporters who see traffic cameras as a way to reduce racial profiling and minimize violent encounters between police and the public.
Bloustein School, ACHE-NJ Inaugural Healthcare Symposium, April 28, 2022
Having challenged New Jersey’s health and medical systems’ capacity to prepare and respond, we must now focus on current and future needs and recommendations on how to best strengthen those health systems.
Gavin Rozzi awarded first place for New Jersey Population Density Map by NJDEP
In addition to First Place in the 3D category for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s 34th annual mapmaking contest, the map also received an Honorable Mention for Best Cartographic Design.