Higher education, like all society, is at a crossroads with the issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion but is philosophically is ahead of its time.
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Cultural influence on the shaping of health and behaviors
A discussion on the importance of recognizing and training the medical community regarding cultural competency, not only to shed light on how cultural influences affect health but also to help eliminate health disparities.
The economics, politics, and science of climate change
Discussing the social cost of carbon, how quantifying the costs affect policy decisions impacting the climate, and the evolution of the climate community in realizing that combating climate change required a closer understanding of broader political concerns.
National political and policy check in: The first two months of the Biden Administration
A discussion about where we stand two months into the Biden Administration plus the vaccine rollout, the American Rescue Plan, the HR1 Voting Rights Act, the infrastructure investment bill and regulation.
What Will Regulatory Policy Look Like Under President Biden?
The Biden administration’s “first six months to a year will be taking up the issues [such as] figuring out which Trump administration initiatives are going to require significant effort to reverse and putting the effort into those,” said Stuart Shapiro, associate dean...
NY Times columnist Nicholas Kristof to lead panel discussion of Social Progress Index, Nov. 17
Creating a society with opportunity for all citizens remains an elusive goal that many nations have failed to achieve.
Join Stuart Shapiro as he liveblogs tonight’s election returns!
In 2012 and 2016 we hosted live election viewing parties; this year, he will liveblog on Facebook.
Listening to experts isn’t perfect, but ignoring them is far worse
Last week, President Trump said of his opponent, Vice President Biden, "he'll listen to the scientists." In case you’re confused, this was meant to be an insult. Indeed, the president seems to take pride in the extent to which he has ignored the advice of...
Political polarization distorts risk perception
Academic research has shown that perceptions of risk of COVID-19 varies with the level of support for President Trump. It doesn’t require much of a leap of imagination that perceptions of risk regarding other highly politicized issues such as crime and...
Economic cost of the ‘cure’ is not worse than the disease — here’s why
Stuart Shapiro's column in The Hill discusses the three reasons why the economic risks of the COVID-19 pandemic are nowhere near as prominent in policymaker’s minds as the risk of mortality from the virus. The Hill, March 24, 2020
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Bloustein Librarian Open Office Hours
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesHave a research or library question you need assistance with? Visit Open Office Hours with Bloustein Librarian Julia Maxwell. Every Tuesday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm in the Civic Square […]
Bloustein Librarian Open Office Hours
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesHave a research or library question you need assistance with? Visit Open Office Hours with Bloustein Librarian Julia Maxwell. Every Tuesday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm in the Civic Square […]
Bloustein Librarian Open Office Hours
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesHave a research or library question you need assistance with? Visit Open Office Hours with Bloustein Librarian Julia Maxwell. Every Tuesday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm in the Civic Square […]
Bloustein Librarian Open Office Hours
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesHave a research or library question you need assistance with? Visit Open Office Hours with Bloustein Librarian Julia Maxwell. Every Tuesday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm in the Civic Square […]
2025 Bloustein Alumni Awards Celebration
Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University 71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesSince 1994, the Bloustein School Alumni Association has aimed to present awards to accomplished alumni each year. Our goal is to pay tribute to alumni and friends to recognize their […]