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Fostering democracy through teaching
Discussing the benefits and pitfalls surrounding the current state of community engagement, and how astute and enthusiastic Bloustein students are becoming democratically capable citizens committed to figuring out how to make the world a better place.
NJ Policy Lab: Organics Waste Team update and the history of food waste in New Jersey
The Organics Waste Management Research Team is conducting research on methods of how to keep food waste out of landfills, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance food rescue practices in NJ.
Interactive workshop on textual analytics, natural language processing held Nov. 12
The session will consist of a 15-minute presentation, followed by a 30-minute interactive work-along demonstration for textual analytics using R-Studio.
2021 Pi Alpha Alpha Induction Ceremony
Pi Alpha Alpha is the Global Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration. The Bloustein School chapter was established in 2018 and currently serves graduate students and alumni.
Richell Garcia selected for SMG Foundation-Next Generation Scholarship
The scholarship is for employees that wish to advance their career in health care; awardees are selected based on strong academic standing and goals of the individual.
Heldrich Center, NJSBDC release findings from survey of NJ businesses
NJ business owners report they are recovering from the downturns they faced as a consequence of operating during the pandemic, but many indicate that they need additional support from the state and federal governments.
Evaluating Transparency in Government Contracting Processes: The Case of Puerto Rico & CDBG-DR Funds
Sabrina Rodriguez - Sembrando Sentido View Presentation Watch Video
Space Matters: LISC & Early Childhood Facility Policy
Maggie-Leigh O’Neill - LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation) View Presentation Watch Video
Affordable Housing Policy Advocacy at the Housing & Community Development Network of NJ
Shaun Moran - Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey (HCDNNJ) View Presentation Watch Video
Asbury Park School District: K-12 Education Policy
Naomi Hogan - Asbury Park Board of Education/Asbury Park School District View Presentation Watch Video
For women to get back in the workforce, New Jersey needs to ‘get with the program’ | Opinion
More than 2 million women have left the workforce since the beginning of the pandemic. A major hurdle to their return is the lack of affordable childcare. It’s a nationwide problem but federal assistance funds have been available since March 2021, including $694...
Community service, teaching, expertise: A conversation with Henry Coleman
Professor Emeritus Henry Coleman discusses how his service to the community and connection to teaching students real-world information was a cornerstone of his career.