Christopher Black EJB ’09 shares his story of pursuing a public health degree after struggling with organic chemistry. With guidance from mentor Dr. Dona Schneider, retired Bloustein School professor and associate dean, Chris took a few years to work and teach before getting an advanced degree in public health, focusing on epidemiology and biostatistics.
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Physician assistant, nurse practitioner or doctor: What patients should know
The nurse practitioner will see you now. It’s not the phrase most people are accustomed to hearing, but it’s increasingly the case, with patients more likely than ever to see providers with advanced degrees, such as physician assistants and nurse practitioners,...
EJB Talks New Faculty Spotlight: From SARS to HIV – Inspiring a Career in Public Health
Assistant Professor Yen-Tyng Chen talks about how the SARS outbreak personally impacted her interest in public health, and shares how her experiences during her Ph.D. studies inspired her personal and intellectual interests in how race and built environments have huge impacts on health disparities.
Robson: 2nd Edition “Risk Assessment for Environmental Health” Available
Distinguished Professor Mark Robson, a SEBS professor who also teaches for the Bloustein School, has published the second edition of his edited volume Risk Assessment for Environmental Health, along with William A. Toscano, Qingyu Meng, and Debra A. Kaden....
New Jersey Policy Lab: Bicycle Lanes: Motivating Active Transportation
Access to cycling is important in New Jersey, especially for teens and the state’s disadvantaged populations. In essence, New Jersey’s lower-income individuals benefit from enhanced and efficient bike lanes.
New Health in all Policies continuing education training course: June 18, 2021
Health in All Policies is a strategy that strengthens the link between health and other policies,enabling people to lead healthier lives.
Is Our Health Data Safe? Cybersecurity in America’s Healthcare Networks
Data security breaches arise not just from physical causes, but also digital ones, and human error are part of the issue.
Practitioner and Professor: Teaching Health Administration during COVID
In combatting COVID-19 hospitals had to change their way of operating, which afforded graduate health administration students real-world experience to appreciate the impact of their chosen field.
Institutional Landlords and the New Housing Crisis
Predatory institutional landlords, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic effects on the economy, may exacerbate a housing crisis.
Advocate and Educator: From the CROWN Act to the Classroom
A discussion of the connection between hair discrimination and racial discrimination with Associate Teaching Professor Patti O’Brien-Richardson
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Polling 2024: Expert Analysis on Election Polling & the State of the Race
VirtualThe Eagleton Institute of Politics is pleased to invite you to their inaugural event in the series "Navigating the 2024 Election and Beyond." Join a panel of expert pollsters for […]
Ph.D. Colloquium: How I Made a Community – Doctoral Studies and Beyond
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesPresented by Professor Kelcie Ralph
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