Bloustein PhD candidate Adam Scavette analyzes cost of living differences across the United States in his latest publication "Making Ends Meet. How does the local cost of living affect a household’s standard of living?" published in Regional Spotlight, from the...
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Public Policy
Celebrating National Crown Day, addressing hair discrimination on the job
It’s an exhausting experience that often makes people question whether to wear their hair naturally. Statistics show Black women are 80% more likely than white women to feel the need to change their hair to fit in at the office, according to 2019 research by JOY...
Bloustein Undergraduates Take Top Honors at NYU Policy Case Competition
The team needed to work together to learn everything about the Child Tax Credit – how it works, its implementation, its flaws, its impacts – and then needed to put in hours of research, writing, and collaboration to develop the memo and video presentation.
Andrea Hetling to join Heldrich Center as Associate Director
Dr. Hetling is a Professor of Public Policy at the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy and Co-Principal Investor of the New Jersey State Policy Lab.
NJ’s official ideas factory for new policies
This article by Katie Crist features the work of the New Jersey Policy Lab "Chosen through an application process of the state’s higher education institutions, the Rutgers-based research center was launched with a $1 million grant from the Office of the Secretary of...
The war we don’t need between New Jersey and New York | Opinion
New Jersey has acted to withdraw from the powerful bi-state Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor, which polices one of the world’s largest natural harbors and the busiest on the East Coast. But New York objects to any unilateral move by New Jersey to...
After COVID, key hospitals get funding for next emergencies
While legislative leaders provided no details when they added the trauma center funding to last year’s budget late in the process — it was not part of Murphy’s original plan — budget documents indicate it was aimed at helping them improve “their ability to respond to...
Why N.J. needs to establish public health institute (as 33 other states already have)
If the COVID-19 pandemic taught us anything, it’s that there’s no such thing as being too prepared. We fell well short of being ready to confront the public health emergency, but investment in public health also has long been inadequate for dealing with challenges...
The Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Putin’s Path to War
Bloustein doctoral candidate and Russian native Sergei Kostiaev discusses his previous academic research and study, what led to his study of Russian lobbying in the U.S., and a firsthand account of how life in Russia changed under Putin. (transcript now available)
New Jersey State Policy Lab: Caring for Our Families during COVID-19: Costly Decisions for New Jersey Parents
Many women across the state have struggled to fully participate in the paid workforce given the ongoing disruptions to childcare and K-12 education caused by the evolving public health crisis.
Upcoming Events
Placemaking in Context: Honoring the Culture and History of Communities
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesPlacemaking strengthens the connection between people and places. Join us as we examine placemaking through a lens of arts and humanities with transportation, highlighting the culture and histories of local […]
Rutgers University Spring Career and Internship Fair
Jersey Mike's Arena 83 Rockefeller Road, Piscataway, NJ, United StatesRutgers Career Exploration and Success invites the entire Rutgers community and beyond to join them in person to network and engage with over 150 employment organizations. View the complete list […]
Rutgers Day
Rutgers UniversityRutgers Day is set for Saturday, April 27, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on the Busch Campus in Piscataway and the College Avenue and Cook/Douglass campuses in New Brunswick. Get […]
Career Virtual Drop-ins
VirtualBloustein Career Development Specialists Cheryl Egan and Andrea Garrido will be in a Zoom Room on Monday's beginning January 22, 2024 (excluding holidays and spring break) to answer questions, provide […]
Bloustein Research Seminar Series: Community benefits: Developers, negotiations, and accountability
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesPresented by Jovanna Rosen, Assistant Professor of Public Policy, Rutgers-University Camden. This venue will enable our faculty to share research, build community, and extend our networks. Pizza will be served. […]