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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A Tale of Two Alums: NJCC Assisting Small Businesses in the Time of COVID
This week Stuart Sharpiro talks to amazing Bloustein alums from New Jersey Community Capital, who discuss how the organization pivoted work during the pandemic to assist NJ’s small businesses and how the Garden State Relief Fund has been helping with the recovery.
NJDOL Commissioner speaks on policy, politics, and positive change post-pandemic
Career paths, New Jersey Department of Labor’s pandemic response, and how the crisis has the potential to make a positive change, increasing faith in a more competent government
The Trump aftermath and the “not normal” future of the GOP
A political check-in to talk about the current state of the Republican party and what the power struggle in the GOP means for the country.
Diversity, equity and inclusion in the academy and in the country
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.
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.
NJTIP@Rutgers empowers: Making transit accessible and usable for New Jerseyans
NJTIP@Rutgers’ hands-on training was challenged and had to change, expanding its programs to provide training not just in transit but also the skills necessary to use the remote tools that have become so necessary over the past year.
Nurturing young minds through nature: How Rutgers’ NTN program positively impacts at-risk youth
The Nurture through Nature program provides after-school and summer programs for students in the New Brunswick school district. Rigorous program evaluation methods are in place to ensure NtN produces measurable positive progress in student development.
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.
The last -ism: Age, public health and policy
A frank discussion on public health issues facing older citizens, from sexually transmitted diseases to COVID.
News
New Jersey is Now in a Recession and it May Get Worse, Moody’s Analyst Says
After years of recession fears, it appears New Jersey may finally be experiencing an economic slowdown. The Garden State is in a recession, according to Moody's Analytics Chief Economist Mark Zandi. New Jersey and 21 other states, plus Washington, D.C., are...
Report: New Jersey’s Rising Seas and Changing Coastal Storms
New Jersey's Rising Seas and Changing Coastal Storms: Report of the 2025 Science and Technical Advisory Panel Read Report Abstract The 2025 STAP Report represents the findings of the third New Jersey Science and Technical Advisory Panel on Sea-Level Rise and Coastal...
Stamato Commentary: Smart Governing in a Divided StateSmart Governing in a Divided State
By Linda Stamato We have been through a lot, most notably during and following “The Covid Years,” with challenges, I feel secure in concluding, we couldn’t have anticipated. We faced a deadly epidemic that set off an economic downturn leaving millions without jobs;...
Does America Have a Talent Shortage?
President Donald Trump, in a rare defense of the benefits of immigration, has ignited debate by insisting that America lacks the “talent” needed to remain competitive on the world stage. In last week’s interview with Fox News, Trump was arguing in favor H-1B temporary...
Ralph: Public Support for Automated Speed Enforcement
Seeing Speed Clearly: Relative Risk and Public Support for Automated Enforcement Abstract Perceptions are often measured on unanchored scales, making it difficult to compare across individuals. I address this challenge by comparing how respondents rate speeding versus...
Upcoming Events
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Undergraduate Pre-major Advising Session
VirtualPre-major advising sessions give interested students an opportunity to learn about the undergraduate program offerings at the Bloustein School. There is an overview of each major, minor, and certificate program, […]
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Rutgers-New Brunswick On-Campus Job Fair 2026
Busch Student Center Multipurpose Room 604 Bartholomew Rd, Piscataway, United StatesJoin us for the Rutgers On-Campus Job Fair — a hiring event connecting students with campus departments offering part-time positions for the upcoming semester. Discover opportunities to build experience, develop […]
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CAREERS: Excel Workshop: Up-to-Speed
VirtualJoin PhD student, Soo Yeon Lim, in the first Excel series of the semester. Mastering Excel is a game-changer—employers in urban planning, public policy, informatics, and health administration across sectors […]