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Infographic – Climate Change: Future of New Jersey
A decade after Sandy, the Garden State continues to grow warmer, wetter, and more prone to flooding. Read some of the statistics in this latest infographic.
How Rutgers Is Forging the Next Generation of Climate Change Problem Solvers
The Coastal Climate Risk and Resilience (C2R2) graduate certificate program, created in wake of Superstorm Sandy, brings graduate students from varied disciplines together to solve real-world climate problems.
NJ State Policy Lab – Adapting to a New Era of Climate Change
In today’s NJSPL blog, Kathyrn Balitsos & Garin Bulger conducted a 3-month research effort to better understand managed acquisition programs that remove buildings susceptible to sea-level rising & flooding as a result of climate change.
NJ State Policy Lab – Coastal Adaptation in New Jersey
Today’s NJ Policy Lab post, written by summer intern Josephine O’Grady, explores our state’s needs for coastal adaptation measures.
Did the Supreme Court just tell the Senate to abolish the filibuster?
Last week, in West Virginia v EPA, the Supreme Court invoked the “major questions doctrine” in determining that the Clean Power Plan issued by the Obama administration was illegal. The major questions doctrine essentially says that for really big...
New Jersey State Policy Lab: State CIOs Prioritize Digital Equity After Pandemic
State CIOs are prioritizing digital equity more after the pandemic.
New Jersey State Policy Lab: Social Media and Individuals’ Environment-Friendly Actions
Social media is increasingly seen as the primary platform for discourse on contemporary public policy issues. Higher levels of social media engagement, when combined with well-designed climate communication strategies, could lead to more efforts from citizens to adopt practices that address environmental issues
Virtual training for community professionals and leaders interested in climate change
Currently, there are openings for 30 participants in this highly practical and interactive 2-hour training on June 3 10:00-12:00
New Jersey’s Temperatures Rise by 4 Degrees Fahrenheit, Twice the Global Average Since 1900
State of the Climate: New Jersey 2021 is an annual overview for state and local decision-makers, hazard planning and climate resilience professionals and residents that summarizes the current scientific information on climate trends and projections to help prepare for future impacts.
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Basic Quantitative Methods Placement Exam
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesThe placement exam is only for those who wish to waive the BQM requirement because they have a strong statistics background. If you plan to take the BQM course, you […]
Bloustein Librarian Open Office Hours
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesHave a research or library question you need assistance with? Visit Open Office Hours with Bloustein Librarian Julia Maxwell. Every Tuesday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm in the Civic Square […]
Bloustein Librarian Open Office Hours
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesHave a research or library question you need assistance with? Visit Open Office Hours with Bloustein Librarian Julia Maxwell. Every Tuesday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm in the Civic Square […]
Bloustein Librarian Open Office Hours
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesHave a research or library question you need assistance with? Visit Open Office Hours with Bloustein Librarian Julia Maxwell. Every Tuesday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm in the Civic Square […]
Bloustein Research Seminar Series: Kathe Newman
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesPresented by Professor Kathe Newman This venue will enable our faculty to share research, build community, and extend our networks. Pizza will be served. Bloustein faculty, advanced PhD students, and […]