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Robson to present 2014 Steinman-Bloustein lecture on sustainable agricultural development
Dr. Mark Gregory Robson, dean of agricultural and urban programs and professor of plant biology and pathology at Rutgers University’s School of Environmental and Biological Sciences and professor of environmental and occupational health at the Rutgers School of...
Salzman to discuss U.S. STEM college majors as part of Science journal live chat, Thursday, Jan. 16
Dr. Hal Salzman, Bloustein School professor and senior faculty fellow at the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development, will participate in a live chat discussion hosted by Science journal on Thursday, January 16 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern. The discussion, “The...
Does regulation kill jobs? New book seeks to answer this question
The relationship between regulations and jobs took center stage in the 2012 Presidential election when Republican candidate Governor Mitt Romney argued that the Obama Administration had stifled job growth with too many regulations. President Obama rebutted these...
Findings of New Jersey Bankers Association’s 2014 Economic Survey to be presented Jan. 17
An analysis of the New Jersey Bankers Association’s 2014 Economic Survey, conducted by the Bloustein Center for Survey Research, will be presented on Friday, January 17, 9-11 a.m. at the Special Events Forum, Civic Square Building, 33 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick,...
New Jersey Climate Adaptation Alliance releases policy gap analysis report
The New Jersey Climate Adaptation Alliance, formed in response to a diverse group of stakeholders to focus on climate change preparedness in New Jersey in key impacted sectors (public health; watersheds, rivers and coastal communities; built infrastructure;...
Bloustein School’s home named one of America’s most exciting small cities
Culture. Art. Education. Dining. Nightlife. Shopping. And so much more. New Brunswick, NJ—home to Rutgers University and dubbed “the Healthcare City” as the home to several of the state’s most prestigious medical facilities—was recently named number No. 5 on Movato...
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.”