“I think that establishing a cause and effect relationship is really fundamental to understanding and recommending the right and best course of action regarding the establishment and refinement of public and nonprofit programs,” Peck said.
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Laura R. Peck
Peck Co-Authors National Guide to Evaluating Causal Evidence in Education
Associate Professor Laura R. Peck, Principal Faculty Fellow at the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development, is a member of the 16-person Future of Evidence in Education Network group and a co-author of a recent report, Evaluating Causal Evidence in Education: A Practical Guide.
Building Pathways into Behavioral Health Careers for Men of Color
NYC Men Heal is a workforce development pilot program, to be implemented by the Young Men’s Initiative (YMI) in the Fall of 2026. The program is designed to support men of color (MoC) in building rewarding careers in behavioral health professions, including social work and mental health counseling.
Research Day 2026 Recap: Winners and Videos
The Bloustein School’s 5th Annual Research Day took place on Friday, April 3rd. Watch Lightning Talks by various Bloustein professors and researchers and esteemed panelists
Peck, Co-Authors Evaluate Studies Designed to Detect Earnings Impact
This article reports empirical evidence to support the design of evaluations that estimate the impacts of programs that provide postsecondary credentials and/or job training on earnings.
Bloustein, Heldrich Center Welcome Laura R. Peck, Ph.D.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy is pleased to announce the appointment of Laura R. Peck, Ph.D., as Associate Professor, effective September 1, 2025.
Dr. Peck will also serve as a Principal Faculty Fellow at the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development, housed within the Bloustein School.