This NJSPL post builds upon earlier research by comparing data among different subgroups of Asian American women and their prevalence for suffering from specific illnesses .
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NJSPL: Smart OCR – Advancing the Use of Artificial Intelligence with Open Data
NJSPL has teamed up with the RUCI Lab to work on an adaptive digit recognizer mechanism which can better predict and “read” the digits written by a user.
NJSPL: New Brief – A Supply-Demand Model Informs Childcare Market Deficits in New Jersey
This brief estimates the supply and demand for center-based childcare in New Jersey, highlighting the needs of low-income families and workers with nontraditional schedules.
NJSPL – ‘Tis the Season: An Inflationary Lamentation
The latest NJPL blog discusses the rising change in holiday-related costs this year, including groceries and presents. Many are relying more heavily on credit cards to make purchases.
NJSPL: Digital Literacy, Telehealth Equity, and Healthcare Access are Interrelated: Here is How
The latest NJPL blog addresses how digital literacy, one of the three barriers contributing to a digital divide, disproportionately impacts access to telemedicine for older people, people of color, and people with low socio-economic status.
APPAM presentation on SNAP Administrative Burdens by Walsh, Hetling, Porumbescu, and Trehan
Today’s NJSPL blog features a presentation by Stephanie Walsh, Dr. Gregory Porumbescu, Dr. Andrea Hetling, and Vishal Trehan presented at the Fall 22 APPAM conference on SNAP administrative burdens.
New NJSPL Report: Perceptions of Financial Aid Options in Newark, NJ
In this qualitative study, a research team from NCLC and the Joseph C. Cornwall Center explores the implementation and impact of the Community College Opportunity Grant (CCOG) and Garden State Guarantee (GSG) in NJ.
NJSPL – Heat or Eat? LIHEAP and Its Implications for New Jersey
LIHEAP is a federal block grant program that assists low-income families with the cost of paying their utility bills. Josephine O’Grady reviews the purpose of the program, and how these federal funds can better improve the lives of low-income families in New Jersey.
NJSPL – The Fallacy of Data Aggregation and Asian Americans in Research
In the U.S., Asian Americans are the fastest growing racial/ethnic group, but aggregation of data presenting all Asian subgroups as a monolith can lead to errors in the interpretations of the findings.
Now Hiring! Post-doctoral Associate at the New Jersey State Policy Lab
This is a 2-3 year position. The candidate will produce blogs, policy briefs, and policy reports. The position will be in-person at either the New Brunswick or Newark campus. Twenty percent of the time allotted for personal research.