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Bloustein team reaches semi-finals of Penn State MHA Case Competition
More than 40 teams from 19 universities competed in the four-day event, which was hosted by Penn State and sponsored by Geisinger.
N.J. Senate President Sweeney lost his seat in a shocker. Will he run for governor in 4 years?
The 3rd district Senate seat will be up in two years, when all 120 spots in the Legislature will be on the ballot again. Sweeney didn’t close the door Wednesday on possibly running to regain it. Julia Sass Rubin, a professor at the Bloustein School of Planning and...
From the Bronx to Bloustein
A dive into the National Environmental Protection Act and the foundations of Bloustein’s multidisciplinary, interconnected programs.
N.J. Dems are still debating what the election results mean. What does this hold for Murphy’s 2nd term?
“I think the wins in some parts of the Legislature show New Jersey is still a true-blue state,” said Weinberg, who is retiring in January. “I think the losses in other parts show there are many voters who are upset bread-and-butter issues — taxes, that kind of thing....
Intelligent Informatics @ Bloustein: Public Informatics for a Better Future: Textual Analytics with R and Social Media Data
November 12, 2021 Intelligent Informatics @ Bloustein — Public Informatics for a Better Future: Textual Analytics with R and Social Media Data click to play In this virtual workshop, Dr. Jim Samuel, Executive Director of the Bloustein School’s Master of Public...
Research: Reviving more than rationalitiy–using cost-benefit analysis to evaluate regulations
Cost-benefit analysis became particularly contentious during the Trump administration. The administration ignored cost-benefit analysis in favor of “cost analysis” of regulation.
Planes, trains and automobiles: It’s transport day at COP26. Here’s what you need to know
The COP26 climate summit has entered its thornier, more difficult stages — when scores of countries must come to a tangible agreement on steps to tackle climate change. Today’s theme is “transportation.” Professor Robert Noland, director of the Alan M. Voorhees...
Bloustein Career Fair provides graduate students with opportunity to network, discuss employment options
The Bloustein School’s Career Center hosts meet and greet career fair for graduate students in all programs in both the fall and the spring.
Elizabeth Cooner appointed Executive Director of New Jersey Policy Lab
With more than twenty years of professional experience, Dr. Cooner has worked in higher education, survey research, and management consulting.
N.J. Democrats clash over message sent by voters
Nearly a week after Election Day, New Jersey Democrats are at odds over what the results mean. Should the loss of seats in the Legislature for the second cycle in a row spur some soul searching about the party’s direction? Or should Democrats celebrate a gubernatorial...
Research: Political partisanship and transportation reform
While there is support for changes to the transportation system, the public is divided along partisan lines on how changes should be made.
Will Murphy Move to the Center After His Narrow Victory in New Jersey?
That could clear an easier pathway for the governor’s unfinished legislative priorities, some analysts and legislators say. Despite losing some seats, Democrats will still control both houses of the Legislature. “Politically, it’s an incredible opportunity for...