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New Jersey State Policy Lab: Equal Access to STEM Pathways?
https://policylab.rutgers.edu/equal-access-to-stem-pathways-a-closer-look-at-science-course-taking-trends-in-new-jerseys-high-schools/Only about one-quarter (25%) of high school freshmen in schools segregated by both race and poverty take Biology, compared with nearly six in ten freshmen in mixed schools (57%).
Bloustein School announces faculty promotions
Promotions reflect the high standards of teaching and research for which the Bloustein School is known.
Research: The impact of current and former REOs across owner types: the case of Detroit
The study draws on home sale price data in the Detroit tri-county area from 2008–2013. Results indicate REOs owned by HUD and private entities are associated with substantial discounts.
Von Hagen, Meehan, and Younes’ Micromobility Pop-up Bike Lane mentioned in Smart Cities Dive
Voorhees Transportation Center staff Leigh Ann Von Hagen, Sean Meehan, and Hannah Younes led a Spring 2022 studio to encourage micromobility use in Asbury Park, NJ by improving user safety and comfort. Smart Cities Dive featured the pop-up bike lane project, its...
Interim Dean Stuart Shapiro discusses West Virginia v. EPA on FedScoop podcast
Professor and Interim Dean Stuart Shapiro was a guest expert on the latest FedScoop podcast from Gov Actually (Episode 57) titled “The Supreme Court’s Impact on Federal Regulations,” on July 21, 2022.
Hughes Speaks to the State of the U.S. Economy, Influence on Voters’ Sentiments
Economic sentiment plays a pivotal role in how Americans make their electoral choices and is one of many factors that could influence how voters cast their ballots in the 2022 midterm elections. On July 15, the U.S. Department of State's Foreign Press Center hosted a...
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Initiatives
The school is home to individuals from many cultures, races, nationalities, genders, identities, and life experiences and with different beliefs and values. The Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) and aims to improve and grow these efforts strategically by managing and assessing performance.
Undergraduate Pre-major Advising Sessions
Pre-major advising sessions give interested undergraduates an opportunity to learn about our undergraduate program offerings. Our advisers will provide an overview of each major, minor, and certificate program, as well as the admissions criteria and application processes for current and prospective Rutgers students. Students are encouraged to bring questions Upcoming dates are Thursday, December 11 (10am) and Wednesday, January 7, 2026 (3:00 pm). Learn more and RSVP.
Student Spotlight: Charisha Gao, Urban Planning & Design, Class of 2025
“My experiences using public transit in NJ and NY made me curious about how towns and cities were designed and why certain places are more car-dependent than others. After taking Methods of Planning and Analysis, I began discussing ideas and existing research on basic needs insecurity with Professor Bernadette Baird-Zars. Joining her research team and studying integration and affordable housing helped shape my interest in pursuing a career that works with underserved communities to create change at the local scale.”