This event was hosted by the PISG, the MPI program and the Rutgers Urban & Civic Informatics (RUCI) Lab, the Bloustein Student Services and BGSA in collaboration with our partners at Rutgers University and our external collaborators. Event presented by Vivek...
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Prof. Samuel Warns AI Needs to Balance Utility and Privacy in Opioid Overdose Tracking
The Daily Beast asks "Are the AI models ready for Primetime?". In "How Bots Can Prevent Opioid Overdoses Before They Happen," Maddie Bender looks at one of the leading causes of death in America and how AI can help through a program called "Hotspotting the Opioid...
Public health: Learning something new every day to make a global impact
As a child, Fatma was visiting her home country of Senegal and fell ill. While waiting to be seen at a local clinic, she saw many women and young children waiting for hours to see a doctor. She knew at that moment that she wanted to impact people’s lives.
Prof. Michael Smart Cited in Vehicle Access Article
In an article titled "US Auto Access Improves Over a Decade," published in New Geography, Wendell Cox reflects on domestic policy surrounding access to transportation. Citing "The Poverty of the Carless: Toward Universal Auto Access" authored by King, Smart, and...
Health administration: Seeking to make a difference in communities
As part of her health administration major requirements, Katherine interned at the Academy Learning Center in Monroe Township, a school dedicated to teaching and assisting those with autism and/or multiple disabilities.
NJ State Policy Lab – One Million More Acres, But Who’s Counting?
Today’s blog by Tom Dallessio focuses on the Garden State Preservation Trust Act (GSPT), established in 1999, the progress made, and future goals for land and farm conservation.
New Heldrich brief: Long-term Unemployed Job Seekers Share Lessons in Resilience and Reemployment in New Research Brief
Insights are from individuals enrolled in the Heldrich Center’s innovative New Start Career Network (NSCN), a privately funded program offering free online information and career coaching from hundreds of volunteer coaches to more than 6,000 job seekers.
Research: Suicidal Ideation and Social Support among Black and Latinx Americans
A recent article led by Dr. Sharifa Williams explored the importance of social support on depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation among Black and Latinx adults.
Research: Public Views on the Reallocation of Street Space Due to COVID-19
A recent article written by Bob Noland, Evan Iacobucci, and Wenwen Zhang explored NJ residents’ support of the reallocation of street space during and after the pandemic.
Rubin on Legislative Resolutions
Professor Julia Sass Rubin gives her take on resolutions. She described many resolutions as akin to a lawmaker showing up at a local event — good politics. “They are definitely a way for the Legislature to score points with constituents without needing the other...