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Dr. Will Payne Examines Consequences of Review Bombing
This article uses spatiotemporal analysis of Yelp review activity to depict and analyze the shifting catchment areas of local businesses, as measured through the locations of their reviewers over time and across review categories (Recommended, Not Recommended, and Removed).
Cannabis Policy Impacts Public Health and Health Equity
A new report from the NASEM Health and Medicine Division explores the public health implications of changes in cannabis policy. The report calls for leadership at the federal level, makes specific recommendations for needed research, and more
Redlining helped spur disinvestment in Wichita’s urban core. How much is an in-fill plan changing that legacy?
“Redlining, broadly understood and not limited to the use of HOLC maps, is an important but partial part of the story, one that has shaped continuing processes of racialized disinvestment and marginalization,” Seymour said of the demolition trend in Wichita.
Hispanic Heritage Month 2024: Authors and Poets to Remember
Special thanks to Siclali Flores, MHA '25 student and Bloustein School DEIB Graduate Fellow, and Professor Alexandra Lopez for compiling this list of Hispanic poets and writers whose work offers invaluable perspectives and enriches our understanding of Hispanic...
Hispanic Heritage Month: Maria Del Cid-Kosso, MPAP ’20
Bloustein School alumnus Maria Del Cid, MPAP ’20 is passionate about expanding the educational opportunities available to undocumented youth and amplifying marginalized voices in politics. In 2021 Maria was appointed by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy as a Commissioner on the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission.
Penn Express: Mending the Gaps in Pennsylvania’s Bus Network
projects outlines a plan for PennDOT to launch 12 new bus routes connecting 85 communities across the state under the brand Penn Express.
EJB Talks: Mi Shih on Urban Development & Density
Stuart Shapiro interviews Professor Mi Shih, the director of the school’s nationally-ranked urban planning program, about her work on urban development globally, with a focus on Taiwan.
Barkha Patel (MCRP ’15) Leads Revival of Jersey City Reservoir
Barkha Patel (MCRP ’15) was interviewed by CBS New York’s Vanessa Murdock about the completion of phase 1 of the historic Jersey City reservoir, which recently reopened to the public.
A Journey from Finance to Data-Driven Policymaking
Nurul Hoque hopes to leverage his combined expertise in finance, data analytics, and policy analysis to spearhead the development of data-driven policies and programs that promote social justice, equity, and sustainability.
Transforming Healthcare: From Caregiver to Leader
Emily Muha began her career in healthcare as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). She became interested in the administrative side of healthcare after her family’s experience watching her grandfather struggle with Alzheimer’s.
NJSPL – Addressing the Diverse Support Needs of Nurses
Irina Grafova and colleagues launched two surveys about Virtual Schwartz Rounds, a program offered by the New Jersey Nursing Well-Being Institute to connect with their peers for emotional support.
Dr. Emily Parker Discuses FQHCs with The Daily Targum
“We find very promising evidence in that regard that suggests that (FQHCs) are providing that culturally competent care that matches the language of their country of birth, primarily Spanish speaking.”