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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Economic development, immigration and urban planning: A revealing look at the Amazon-Queens Story
Examining the role of immigration and organizational politics in local economic development.
Economic development in New Jersey — How COVID has expanded NJEDAs essential role
New programs and initiatives created by the New Jersey Economic Recovery Act are helping the state’s businesses quicken the pace and extent of economic improvement.
Bike and pedestrian danger: How the media, language, and poor policy shift blame and make accidents more likely
The use of certain language and the shift to victim-blaming by the media when reporting crashes, changes the dynamic from a public health issue to a personal issue.
One thing we agree on – How the American public views the economic crisis
Survey results showed that the public shares widespread agreement regarding the state of the economy and what the response to joblessness should be.
Combatting racial disparities – Calling for equity, not equality, in the battle against COVID
COVID-19 continues to have a disparate impact on Black and Brown communities. Why is a community so greatly affected so apprehensive about taking a vaccine?
How hospital administrators are managing COVID challenges
Alumnus Jacob Persily discusses the potential and the challenges associated with the critical rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine.
Looking ahead: Smart buildings and the future of the urban environment
Stuart Shapiro and Clint Andrews discuss how behavioral changes arising from COVID19 will likely affect building decisions and urban planning trends for decades to come.
A New Normal? Looking Ahead to 2021
A hopeful but reality-based forecast of 2021 from vaccine development and distribution to worrisome economic conditions to the first 100 days of the Biden presidency
Litigator, Judge, Educator – Using Ethics to Inform Health Care
Judge Paul Armtrong discusses how several historically important landmark cases have prepared him to serve on New Jersey’s Advisory Committee on COVID-19.
The Bloustein Nexus: Bringing together policy, planning, and health
Alumnus Jason Redd talks about how these three disciplines have impacted his career as well as how they interact to improve people’s lives.
News
Bhuyan: Congress must extend the ACA subsidies or expect a crisis in N.J.
View original post on NJ.com, November 9, 2025 By Shamik Bhat and Soumitra S. Bhuyan As Washington grinds through the longest shutdown in history, New Jersey families are monitoring an upcoming crisis at home: upcoming expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act...
Bloustein School Joins National Service to Service Initiative
Rutgers enters partnership to expand graduate education and career pathways for veterans and military family members in public service The Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University–New Brunswick is pleased to announce its...
Katie Brennan (MCRP ’12) Wins LD-32 Election for Jersey City
Brennan, Bhalla head to Assembly with LD32 victory Housing policy expert Katie Brennan and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla easily won election to the Assembly, the New Jersey Globe projects, sending two progressives unaligned with the Hudson County Democratic Organization...
Passaic County was key to Mikie Sherrill’s NJ landslide. How Dems won it back from Trump
In the weeks leading up to New Jersey's big governor's race, the political world discovered Passaic County. The diverse county, pundits said, was a bellwether for Republicans' ascendance and Donald Trump's gains among Latino voters. Trump stunned Democrats by winning...
NJSPL Report: Health Insurance Literacy Initiatives
Report Release: Evaluating the Policy Implications & Impact of Health Insurance Literacy Initiatives Read Report Health insurance literacy is a complex issue that requires a multifaceted approach to address. Our goal throughout this project was to better...
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 […]