Bloustein Local helps NJ local governments manage cyber risks

Any organization with an online presence, or any individual who is online, is constantly threatened by cyber-attacks perpetrated by criminals trying to steal information that can be sold. New Jersey municipal governments are no exception, and the Bloustein Local Government Research Center at Rutgers University has been assisting New Jersey’s local governments as they look to improve their technological […]

$3M NSF grant to provide graduate students with training in developing, conducting research on coastal climate change risk, resilience

U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker recently announced that a research team from Rutgers has been awarded $2,999,055 in federal funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop research into the risks of climate change on coastal communities and their resilience to such threats. “As we approach the fourth anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, […]

Industry experts cautiously optimistic for economic recovery, real estate market/investment trends

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — On Thursday evening, September 27, a panel of industry experts each expressed cautious optimism for a continued modest economic and real estate market and investment recovery at the “Real Estate Development & Economic Summit” sponsored by Rutgers University’s Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning & Public Policy. Dr. James W. Hughes, […]