EJB Talks
Join our faculty and staff experts, as well as some of our alumni and students, as we talk about topics within the disciplines of public policy, urban planning, public health, health administration, and informatics.
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The Virtues of Public Service with Bob Gordon
As a former New Jersey legislator and BPU Commissioner, Stuart Shapiro asks Senior Policy Fellow Bob Gordon about his path to public service. Bob talks about his early days as a policy analyst and how he discovered he wanted to be less behind the scenes and move into the policymaking side.
Election Aftermath: The Path Forward for Democracy
In a special post-election episode of EJB Talks, Dean Stuart Shapiro and Elizabeth Matto, Director of the Eagleton Institute of Politics, offer post-election insights on the impact of Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential win.
Communicating Environmental Issues to the Public
Alumnus Kati Angarone RU ’98, MPAP ’04, discusses her career journey from studying natural resource management to her pivotal roles at NJDEP, including her work on climate policy, watershed and land management, and local environmental initiatives.
EJB Talks: Irina Grafova on Medical Debt & Provider Burnout
Stuart Shapiro interviews Associate Professor Irina Grafova about her research on medical debt and its impact on family finances, as well as her work on provider burnout, particularly among nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
EJB Talks: Mi Shih on Urban Development & Density
Stuart Shapiro interviews Professor Mi Shih, the director of the school’s nationally-ranked urban planning program, about her work on urban development globally, with a focus on Taiwan.
EJB Talks: Political Update with Stuart Shapiro and Amy Cobb
Stuart Shapiro welcomes back Amy Cobb MPAP ’18 for a political update in the final EJB Talks episode of the spring 2024 season. They discuss the potential consequences of Trump’s guilty verdict for falsifying business records in New York, particularly the consequences for the 2024 election.
EJB Talks with Alumnus Christopher Black PH ’09
Christopher Black EJB ’09 shares his story of pursuing a public health degree after struggling with organic chemistry. With guidance from mentor Dr. Dona Schneider, retired Bloustein School professor and associate dean, Chris took a few years to work and teach before getting an advanced degree in public health, focusing on epidemiology and biostatistics.
EJB Talks with Professor Michael Smart
Michael Smart shares his background in transportation, discussing how his work with people reentering society after incarceration influenced his interest in transportation challenges and emphasizing the importance of meaningful research that addresses pressing societal issues and aims to impact real-world problems.
EJB Talks with Professors Joel Cantor and Kathe Newman
Professors Joel Cantor and Kathe Newman are part of a new Rutgers initiative, the Housing and Health Equity Cluster, which aims to address health equity issues through interdisciplinary collaboration across university departments.
EJB Talks–Understanding the Politics of Community Health Centers and Place-Based Healthcare with Emily Parker
Stuart Shapiro talks to Assistant Professor Emily Parker about her research interests in community health centers and how they originated from her work assisting with Affordable Care Act implementation.
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Dr. Bhuyan and Singer (DHA ’27): Fixing Medicaid Rates is a Start | Opinion
nj.com, October 4, 2026 Picture an elderly woman in Camden — a widow in her late 70s managing diabetes, heart failure and the early stages of dementia. Her primary care visits are rarely simple. Her physician reviews medications, coordinates with specialists, asks...
New Jersey Safe Routes to School Highlights October Walk and Bike to School Month
The following is from the New Jersey Safe Routes to School website. SRTS is an initiative of the Voorhees Transportation Center. Spark Joy by Walking, Rolling and Biking to School this October As communities prepare for Walk and Roll to School Month, join the fun! The...
Heldrich Center: New Research on New Jersey’s Child Care Workforce
The Heldrich Center, working with the Rutgers Child Care Research Collaborative, has released a new comprehensive report and three new research briefs examining the experiences, challenges, and training needs of New Jersey’s child care workforce. The report, Findings...
Rutgers Health Administration Welcomes Ethan Halm, MD, MPH, MBA, to Advisory Board
Rutgers Health Administration Programs is pleased to welcome Ethan Halm, MD, MPH, MBA, to its Advisory Board. Dr. Halm serves as Vice Chancellor for Population Health at Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences and Deputy Chief Population Health Officer at RWJBarnabas...
The annual cost of owning a car in NJ? Over $13,700 with loan, gas
The national cost of owning a new car hit $12,863 a year, travel club AAA reported earlier this month. And in New Jersey, it’s even more expensive, transportation experts say. The cost of owning a car in New Jersey came out to $13,708, said a May 2026 report by the...
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Excel: Formulas
VirtualMastering Excel is a game-changer - employers in health administration rely on it for data analysis, efficient decision-making, and turning information into impact. Register: https://go.rutgers.edu/fall2026excelformulas
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Virtual Career Drop-ins for Graduate Students
VirtualMeet with Bloustein graduate program Career Development Specialists Andrea Garrido and Cheryl Egan for up to 15 minutes to answer any career/internship related questions. No appointment needed, just drop in! […]
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PhD Colloquium: AI in the Academy, A Discussion with Bob Noland
Bloustein School CSB, Room 490 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesPresenter: Bob Noland, Distinguished Professor | Associate Dean of Faculty | Director, Voorhees Transportation Center Topics: A discussion on AI use in higher education and research. Please check your email for […]