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SUMMARY:CAREERS:  Evaluating Job Offers and Salary Negotiation
DESCRIPTION:Join Bloustein Career Development Specialists Cheryl Egan and Andrea Garrido for a workshop to learn tips and strategies about salary negotiation skills (which doesn’t only include negotiating for salary) as well as how to evaluate job offers. Hear from recent graduates who were successful in negotiating their salaries! \nREGISTER BELOW.
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/careers-evaluating-job-offers-and-salary-negotiation/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Career Professional Development,CAREERS,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T031148
CREATED:20230908T201303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T151435Z
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SUMMARY:Intelligent Informatics at Rutgers: Open Data & Artificial Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:Slides\nPoonam Soans – NJOIT Open Data Center \nRakesh Kumar – Benefits and Challenges of Generative AI \nPolicy Dynamics of Open Data and AI \nSummary\nby Julia Esguerra \nThe Open Data + AI forum was held just before Thanksgiving on November 17th\, hosted by the Public Informatics at Rutgers University program in collaboration with The New Jersey Big Data Alliance\, Heldrich Center for Workforce Development\, Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub\, and Rutgers University OARC. The well-attended virtual panel featured an insightful panel discussion where we heard from four speakers from a diverse range of backgrounds\, covering topics ranging from open data initiatives and technological advances to societal reactions and the media’s role in the AI landscape. The forum started with welcoming remarks from Dean Stuart Shapiro\, who expressed the boundless opportunities and considerable challenges in the intersection of open data and AI\, highlighting the need for diverse disciplines to constantly recalibrate in response to technological impacts\, and emphasizing the importance of building bridges between technical and non-technical perspectives to successfully balance the promises and risks of technological advances. \nThe first speaker was Poonam Soans\, the state of New Jersey’s Chief Data Officer\, who highlighted New Jersey’s open data portal\, emphasizing its standards and best practices for data sharing and transparency. The portal\, data.nj.gov\, includes diverse datasets such as public employee payroll records\, performance budgeting\, state expenditures\, and more. Poonam discussed the advantages of open data\, emphasizing its one-time effort for data input\, broad accessibility across departments and to the public\, and the potential for citizens to build applications on top of the data. She also stressed the importance of making open data AI-ready by establishing a solid foundation of data governance. \nDr. Rakesh Kumar provided a fascinating presentation\, featuring an interesting video on the potential of AI technology in robotics\, where he demonstrated how a robot could search for a person in a room hiding behind furniture! He focused on the technological advances introduced by Large Language Models (LLMs)\, emphasizing their state-of-the-art performance in Natural Language Processing (NLP)\, diverse task capabilities\, and potential for robots to navigate environments using 3D scene graphs. Dr. Kumar acknowledged challenges such as biased results and lack of explainability in AI. He emphasized the dynamic nature of knowledge\, suggesting that there is hope and opportunity in what can be learned tomorrow. \nProf. Clinton Andrews then discussed societal reactions to AI advancements\, particularly the challenges posed by chatbots like ChatGPT. He questioned whether society would do the right thing\, highlighting the need for regulation and ethical considerations in the emerging AI industry. Prof. Andrews delved into the role of individuals\, organizations\, and government in shaping ethical practices in AI. He emphasized personal ethics\, professional norms\, and the influence of government policies in creating a responsible AI landscape. The discussion also touched on the role of public data in resolving issues of data ownership. \nBringing an integrated and multifaceted perspective\, Rachel Rosenthal provided an enlightening perspective on the media. She explored the media’s place in the AI ecosystem\, describing the traditional newsroom structure. She highlighted the challenge shared by the media and policymakers in understanding the scope of AI-related problems in order to propose effective solutions. Rachel discussed the difficulty of projecting ahead in the complex AI landscape. She emphasized the slow and messy process of policymaking\, acknowledging the ongoing struggle to strike a balance between preserving innovation and protecting citizens in the context of AI. \nThe forum concluded with questions from the audience and an open discussion between the panelists moderated by Prof. Jim Samuel. In the panel discussion\, speakers identified Large Language Models (LLMs) as a current AI technology with significant potential impact\, emphasizing their role in providing easy access to knowledge and the ability to distill information. While cautioning about the need for expert user discernment\, they acknowledged the potential for LLMs to complement human capabilities rather than serving as substitutes. Regarding the shaping of society\, the panel highlighted both hopes and fears associated with AI and open data\, emphasizing the potential for better communication and knowledge distillation and the need for adaptability. On the topic of AI regulation\, the speakers expressed the view that regulation is necessary\, envisioning a process of building upon existing frameworks and acknowledging the potential for a long and messy but innovative journey. They advocated for developing regulation from the bottom up\, emphasizing AI’s life-changing use cases. \n\nThis event was hosted by the Master of Public Informatics program at Rutgers University\, in collaboration with our partners\, NJBDA\, Heldrich Center\, NEBigData InnovationHub & Rutgers OARC\nThis discussion was inspired by Bloustein research on the Garden State Open Data Index (GSODI).\nPlease email informatics@ejb.rutgers.edu for additional information.
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/public-informatics-virtual-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Informatics,Public,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T150000
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CREATED:20230821T205031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T181002Z
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SUMMARY:CAREERS:  Excel Pivot Tables
DESCRIPTION:Join Marcie Anszberger of OTEAR for live\, virtual 90-minute Excel workshops\, geared to Bloustein undergraduate and graduate students. \nREGISTER:  https://go.rutgers.edu/ExcelPivotTables
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/careers-excel-pivot-tables/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CAREERS,Careers Technical Development,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T031148
CREATED:20230821T205414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T180957Z
UID:10000030-1701275400-1701280800@dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:CAREERS:  Job and Internship Search Strategies and Panel Event
DESCRIPTION:Join Cheryl Egan and Andrea Garrido and a panel of 2nd year graduate students and recent graduates from our various programs in both urban planning and policy and health administration to learn about their unique internship experiences\, including the process they went through to find their internship/AFE/experience. Gain valuable advice and get the inside scoop on the entire process to help you prepare for your search. This event is co-sponsored by BGSA. Light refreshments will be served. \nThis is a hybrid event. \nRegistration coming soon!
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/careers-job-and-internship-search-strategies-and-panel-event-hybrid-event/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Career Professional Development,Career Workshop Panel Roundtable,CAREERS,Hybrid,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T173000
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CREATED:20231220T201258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T180851Z
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SUMMARY:Career Services (Graduate) Virtual Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Meet Career Management Specialists\, Andrea Garrido and Cheryl Egan\, to learn more about the career services and resources provided to Bloustein graduate students. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/career-services-graduate-virtual-orientation/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Career Information Session,CAREERS,Graduate Information Session,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T031148
CREATED:20231218T202730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T202730Z
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SUMMARY:International Student Resources Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Join your Bloustein student and academic services support staff- Andrea Garrido\, Cheryl Egan\, Greg Marrero and Courtney Culler – as well as our partner from RU Global – Audrey Nguyen\, Bloustein Liaison and International Student Advisor – to learn about the career and internship resources and services available at Bloustein and Rutgers University to support our international students. \nRegister: https://rutgers.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYof-Gsrz4oHtMPaJnpcDt7VPS2l_gUafwt 
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/international-student-resources-information-session/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Career Information Session,Graduate Information Session,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T031148
CREATED:20231219T154425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T154902Z
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SUMMARY:NJADAPT: New Tools and Critical Enhancements
DESCRIPTION:NJADAPT is a suite of data visualization and mapping tools providing critical support in planning for future climate conditions\, assessing climate change related hazards\, and communicating risks and hazards. Guided by input from our users\, the Rutgers team has thoroughly enhanced NJADAPT with new and updated data\, guidance for applying the tools to local planning\, and numerous new features including links to municipal land-use\, public health\, and hazard mitigation planning. \nJoin Lucas Marxen\, Associate Director\, NJAES Office of Research Analytics\, for an introduction to the latest release of these powerful decision-support tools\, and learn how to use them in your own practice. Products to be discussed include: \n• New Jersey Public Health Adapt: An online tool for exploring the potential impacts of climate change on public health.\n• New Jersey Local Planning Navigator: The first of our guided tools to help municipalities develop Climate Change-Related Hazard Vulnerability Assessments under the NJ Municipal Land Use Law.\n• Updates to NJADAPT Tools: Overview of some of the updated datasets and analyses included in our existing NJADAPT tools.\n• Hazardous Materials/Substances Commercial Facilities Flood Analysis: A statewide analysis of commercial facilities with hazardous materials/substances that could be impacted by flooding\, with correlation to Overburdened Communities.\n• Statewide FEMA 100-Year Flood Zone +3ft Data Layer: Upcoming release of a statewide GIS data layer for planning purposes to visualize the FEMA 100-Year Flood Zone plus and additional 3 feet of flooding as specified under the NJDEP’s Inland Flood Rule. \nThis virtual event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. \nRegister at: https://go.rutgers.edu/NJADAPTnewtools
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/njadapt-new-tools-and-critical-enhancements/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Symposium/Workshop,Urban Planning,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T031148
CREATED:20231221T150657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T180846Z
UID:10000356-1706113800-1706117400@dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:CAREERS: Interviewing Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Join Bloustein Career Development Specialists Cheryl Egan and Andrea Garrido for a one-hour virtual workshop to sharpen your interviewing skills in preparation for upcoming internship and job interviews! We will review behavioral-based interviews and the STAR approach\, virtual interviews\, other types of interviews to expect as well as how to prepare for these interviews. Tell us if you have specific questions or topics you’d like for us to cover when registering! \nPlease go to the following link to register:\nhttps://go.rutgers.edu/InterviewingTips
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/careers-interviewing-best-practices-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Career Professional Development,CAREERS,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T031148
CREATED:20240116T201539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T201651Z
UID:10000367-1706184000-1706187600@dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Rutgers School of Public Health--Consequences of the End of Roe: Lessons from The Turnaway Study
DESCRIPTION:Join University of California\, San Francisco’s Professor Diana Greene Foster – a 2023 MacArthur “Genius” Fellow – for “Consequences of the End of Roe: Lessons from The Turnaway Study\,” on January 25\, 2024.\n\nThis webinar is part of the Rutgers School of Public Health’s 21PHirst Signature Series\, which is focused on abortion action and justice this year. This webinar will describe what is known about the change in access to abortion that resulted from the end of a federally protected right to abortion. This webinar will also describe the consequences for people who are unable to access abortion based on findings from the UCSF Turnaway Study. Professor Diana Greene Foster will conclude by describing the challenges of studying consequences of abortion bans post-Dobbs.\n\nZoom login information will be sent 1-week before the webinar. By registering for this webinar\, we’ll invite you to future webinars that are part of this year’s series. Register at go.rutgers.edu/dgfoster
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/consequences-of-the-end-of-roe-lessons-from-the-turnaway-study/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:External,Public,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240126T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240126T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T031148
CREATED:20231221T171906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T180842Z
UID:10000357-1706275800-1706281200@dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:CAREERS: Excel Up To Speed
DESCRIPTION:Topics covered include Basic AI tools in Excel\, Intro to Formulas & Functions (absolute and relative cell references\, order of operations)\, Formatting tools\, Tips & tricks\, and Autofill variations \nREGISTER: https://go.rutgers.edu/ExcelUpToSpeedSpring2024 
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/careers-excel-up-to-speed-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CAREERS,Careers Technical Development,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T031148
CREATED:20231221T210231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T180838Z
UID:10000360-1706718600-1706724000@dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:CAREERS:  Resume Critiques II
DESCRIPTION:As the new year and semester are just beginning\, this is the perfect time to update your resume and get it critiqued! This virtual event will be held in a small group format and you will receive immediate feedback from Career Management professionals\, HR professionals and alumni who work in urban planning\, policy and health administration fields. \nPlease go to the following link to register:\nhttps://go.rutgers.edu/SpringResumeCritique
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/careers-resume-critiques-ii/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Career Professional Development,CAREERS,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T031148
CREATED:20240116T171250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T171349Z
UID:10000363-1706727600-1706731200@dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life--Mystical Zionism's Surprising Origins: Rav Kook's Early Decades
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Yehudah Mirsky\, Department of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies\, Brandeis University \nRav (Rabbi) Abraham Isaac Kook was the first Ashkenazi chief rabbi of the Land of Israel\, an important theologian\, a foundational thinker of religious Zionism\, and the Zionist movement’s most influential and controversial rabbinic advocate. Prof. Yehuda Mirsky (Brandeis University) will examine how Rav Kook’s very unconventional Zionism emerged from decades of meditation on metaphysics\, ethics\, and the distinctive spiritual challenges of modernity. This virtual talk is free and open to the public. \nAdvance registration is required on the Bildner Center’s website. Click here.
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/mystical-zionisms-surprising-origins-rav-kooks-early-decades/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:External,Public,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T125000
DTSTAMP:20260405T031148
CREATED:20240119T215320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T215320Z
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SUMMARY:PhD Colloquium: Nick Klein PhD '14: Career Journeys
DESCRIPTION:Bloustein Ph.D. alumus Nick Klein\, Assistant Professor\, Cornell University\, College of Architecture\, Art\, and Planning will discuss his career journey before and after completing his Ph.D. \nThis is a VIRTUAL event. Please check your email from Ph.D. program director Mike Smart for the link to the Zoom.
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/phd-colloquium-nick-klein-phd-14-career-journeys/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Ph.D. Colloquium,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T031148
CREATED:20231221T201656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T140648Z
UID:10000359-1706875200-1706878800@dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Using Wix to Build Your e-Portfolio
DESCRIPTION:Join WIX’s staff to learn more about creating your online portfolio website. We’ll cover how to plan a website\, how to use the WIX platform\, and explore professional design features. You’ll discover the basics in creating a WIX website as well as features to take your portfolio to the next level. This workshop is for all students who want a way to showcase their skills\, projects and work and add another level to their application materials – not just urban designers!
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/lunch-learn-using-wix-to-build-your-e-portfolio/
LOCATION:Bloustein School\, Civic Square Building\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career Professional Development,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T031148
CREATED:20240216T214106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T180826Z
UID:10000411-1708682400-1708698600@dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Spring 2024 Meet & Greet/Career Fair: Planning/Policy/Informatics
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Meet & Greet/Career Fair featuring employers and Bloustein alumni who will be conducting information sessions about their organization and their internship and job opportunities. This is open to undergraduate and graduate planning\, policy and informatics students. More information including participating employers will be sent upon registration\, prior to the event. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/spring-2024meet-greet-career-fair-planning-policy-informatics/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Career Fair,Career Information Session,CAREERS,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T031148
CREATED:20240304T201134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T180817Z
UID:10000425-1709051400-1709055000@dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Career Services: What's It Like To Be a Healthcare Consultant?
DESCRIPTION:Alumni of the Bloustein School and prospective employers will speak about jobs and careers in the urban planning\, policy and health administration fields in the series\, “What’s It Like To Be…”. Join us and learn the real deal about their day-to-day jobs and information you definitely won’t find on a job description! \nThis week’s guest is Sharjeel Tai\, Business Operations Lead with Exabeam\, who will be discussing his career as a healthcare consultant. Sharjeel is a highly accomplished professional with nine (9) years of experience in the healthcare and Hi-tech industries\, specializing in Strategy and Operations Management. With a track record of driving growth and optimizing financial performance\, he brings a wealth of expertise and a proven ability to deliver strategic value. \nThroughout his career\, Sharjeel has held pivotal roles at renowned consulting firms including Accenture Strategy\, Deloitte LLP\, and Strategy&. He has also made significant contributions as an internal strategist at one of the largest healthcare payers in the US. Leveraging his comprehensive understanding of technology and operations strategy\, he has successfully implemented transformative initiatives that fuel revenue growth\, enhance market positioning\, and optimize cost structures. \n\nRSVP HERE
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/career-services-whats-it-like-to-be-a-healthcare-consultant/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Career Professional Development,CAREERS,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T031148
CREATED:20240208T171625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T214244Z
UID:10000401-1709053200-1709056800@dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Book Club "The Art of Gathering" by Priya Parker
DESCRIPTION:Join us for mindful conversation on “The Art of Gathering” by Priya Parker \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Book Club \nQuestions? Email diversity@rutgers.edu
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/book-club-the-art-of-gathering-by-priya-parker/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Diversity,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T031148
CREATED:20240304T202032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T180809Z
UID:10000427-1709294400-1709298000@dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Career Services: What's It Like To Work in Climate Resilience and Hazard Mitigation?
DESCRIPTION:Alumni of the Bloustein School and prospective employers will speak about jobs and careers in the urban planning\, policy and health administration fields in the series\, “What’s It Like To Be…”. Join us and learn the real deal about their day-to-day jobs and information you definitely won’t find on a job description! \nThis week\, join MCRP graduates Kelly Pflicke and Brian Kempf and our guest student interviewer\, Doug Leung\, MCRP.\n \nBrian Kempf\, CFM\, AICP is a Supervisory Grants Management Specialist and BRIC Team Lead for FEMA Region 2. Before joining FEMA in 2023\, he managed the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance program at NYC Emergency Management and was a planning and grants consultant specializing in community planning\, resiliency\, and floodplain management. He completed his bachelor’s and Master of City and Regional Planning degrees at Rutgers University.\n\n\n\nKelly Pflicke\, AICP serves as a Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist for the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program within Resilience at FEMA Headquarters. Kelly is responsible for the continuous improvement and evaluation of the BRIC program\, which aims to categorically shift the federal focus away from reactive disaster spending and toward research-supported\, proactive investment in community resilience. She has focused her career on helping communities adapt and build resilience to hazards exacerbated by climate change with particular attention to at-risk populations most impacted by disasters. Kelly holds a Master of City and Regional Planning from Rutgers University and a Bachelor of Arts in Geography from Georgia Southern University.\n\n\nRSVP HERE
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/career-services-whats-it-like-to-work-in-climate-resilience-and-hazard-mitigation/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Career Professional Development,CAREERS,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T031148
CREATED:20240304T202702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T180805Z
UID:10000428-1709656200-1709659800@dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Career Services: What's It Like To Work as a Transit Program Manager for WSP?
DESCRIPTION:Alumni of the Bloustein School and prospective employers will speak about jobs and careers in the urban planning\, policy and health administration fields in the series\, “What’s It Like To Be…”. Join us and learn the real deal about their day-to-day jobs and information you definitely won’t find on a job description! \nThis week\, join MCRP graduate Harsheeta Gupta\, AICP.\n\nHarsheeta graduated from Bloustein with an MCRP in 2023. With a dual specialization in transportation and GIS\, she previously earned a BA in Urban Planning from CEPT University in India. She is a Program Manager (Transit Energy Tech) at WSP in Baltimore\, Maryland\, where she is fully embedded with MDOT MTA’s Chief Customer Experience Officer (CXO) on real-time passenger information and customer experience projects. Among other projects\, she is leading the Manager Riding Transit program to quantifiably improve the customer experience.\n\nRSVP HERE
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/career-services-whats-it-like-to-work-as-a-transit-program-manager-for-wsp/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Career Professional Development,CAREERS,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T031148
CREATED:20240304T212830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T212830Z
UID:10000429-1710750600-1710757800@dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense: The Financialization of Corporate America: A Case Study of STEM Professionals at a Consumer Products Company
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Edwin Cooper\, PhD candidate
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/dissertation-defense-the-financialization-of-corporate-america-a-case-study-of-stem-professionals-at-a-consumer-products-company/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Public Policy,Seminar,Urban Planning,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T031148
CREATED:20240117T170709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T170816Z
UID:10000373-1710954000-1710957600@dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Occupant-Centric Simulation-Aided Building Design--Methods to obtain the occupant perspective
DESCRIPTION:International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA) is a non-profit international society of building performance simulation researchers\, developers and practitioners\, dedicated to improving the built environment. Their new seminar series\, Occupant-Centric Simulation-Aided Building Design\, promotes occupants as a focal point for the design process. A multi-disciplinary\, globally recognized team of scholars and practitioners responsible for an important new textbook will discuss theoretical and practical approaches to placing occupants and their needs at the heart of the design process. \n\n\n\nIn this webinar Clinton Andrews\, Bloustein School Professor and Associate Dean for Research will critically examine methods for learning about the occupant’s perspective regarding the design of buildings. He will discuss the nature of occupant data; the strengths and weaknesses of self-report\, observational\, and simulation methods; and the need to represent occupants prudently during the design process.\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is required at https://bit.ly/IBPSA_webinars_candrews\n\nSee the complete webinar series flyer.
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/occupant-centric-simulation-aided-building-design-methods-to-obtain-the-occupant-perspective/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:External,Public,Urban Planning,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T031148
CREATED:20240229T162435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T162435Z
UID:10000415-1710957600-1710963000@dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Intelligent Informatics at Rutgers: Artificial Intelligence - Use\, Abuse & An Exciting Future
DESCRIPTION:Collaborators: AI Social Impact Lab & Garfield City Council\nAn Interactive Presentation By Bloustein AI Course Participants\nFaculty Advisor: Professor Jim Samuel\, Rutgers Bloustein School\n\nHost Program: MPI – https://informatics.rutgers.edu/\n\n\nRegister: https://go.rutgers.edu/AI-MPI-webinar
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/intelligent-informatics-at-rutgers-artificial-intelligence-use-abuse-an-exciting-future/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Informatics,Public,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T031148
CREATED:20240319T144254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T180756Z
UID:10000438-1711114200-1711119600@dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:CAREERS: Excel: Fixing Data
DESCRIPTION:Topics covered include Basic AI tools in Excel\, Intro to Formulas & Functions (absolute and relative cell references\, order of operations)\, Formatting tools\, Tips & tricks\, and Autofill variations \nREGISTER: https://go.rutgers.edu/ExcelFixingData
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/careers-excel-fixing-data/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CAREERS,Careers Technical Development,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T031148
CREATED:20240229T183002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T183002Z
UID:10000416-1711540800-1711544400@dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Changes in Healthcare Visits Due to Cannabis Use Following Legalization of Non-medical Cannabis in Canada
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, March 27\, at 12 pm ET for a presentation of the NJ ACTS Special Populations Core 2024 Seminar Series – Changes in Healthcare Visits Due to Cannabis Use Following Legalization of Non-medical Cannabis in Canada with Daniel Myran\, MD\, MPH\, CCFP\, FRCPC. \nAn increasing number of countries and US states have legalized or are considering the legalization of cannabis for non-medical use. A major concern is that legalization could increase cannabis use and associated harms. This presentation will review studies tracking changes in healthcare visits due to cannabis in children and adults following non-medical cannabis legalization in Canada. \nDr. Daniel Myran is a clinician-scientist and assistant professor with the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Ottawa. He is an associate scientist at ICES\, where his research program focuses on using natural experiments combined with linked health administrative data to better understand the impacts of public policy on mental health and substance use healthcare visits and outcomes. He practices family medicine with an interest in addiction medicine. \nRegister for the event: https://go.rutgers.edu/jveb79ao
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/changes-in-healthcare-visits-due-to-cannabis-use-following-legalization-of-non-medical-cannabis-in-canada/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:External,Public,Public Health,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T031148
CREATED:20240319T144050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T180801Z
UID:10000437-1711557000-1711560600@dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Career Services: What's it Like to Be a Project Manager at the Department of Housing\, Economic Development and Commerce with the City of Jersey City?
DESCRIPTION:Alumni of the Bloustein School and prospective employers will speak about jobs and careers in the urban planning\, policy and health administration fields in the series\, “What’s It Like To Be…”. Join us and learn the real deal about their day-to-day jobs and information you definitely won’t find on a job description! \nThis week\, join Join alumnus Markian Borkowsky\, MCRP 2020 to ask questions and learn more about his role as a Project Manager for the Department of Housing\, Economic Development\, and Commerce – Director’s Office in the city of Jersey City\, NJ.\n\nRSVP HERE
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/career-services-be-a-project-manager-at-the-department-of-housing-economic-development-and-commerce-with-the-city-of-jersey-city/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Career Professional Development,CAREERS,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T125000
DTSTAMP:20260405T031148
CREATED:20240314T200242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T200242Z
UID:10000436-1711627200-1711630200@dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:PhD Colloquium: Turning a Dissertation into a Book
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Hiba Bou Akar\, Associate Professor in the Urban Planning program at Columbia GSAPP. Her research focuses on planning in conflict and post-conflict cities\, the question of urban security and violence\, and the role of religious political organizations in the making of cities. \nPlease check your email from program director Mike Smart for the Zoom link.
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/phd-colloquium-turning-a-dissertation-into-a-book/
LOCATION:Bloustein School\, Civic Square Building\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ph.D. Colloquium,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T031148
CREATED:20240401T144054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T144054Z
UID:10000446-1712307600-1712318400@dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Applied Field Experience Presentations
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the Applied Field Experience 3 presentations\, on Friday\, April 5th from 9AM to noon. \nThis is a great opportunity to hear from 2nd year MPP students about their experiences and what they learned about themselves in the process. \nEach presentation will last ten minutes\, with an additional five minutes for Q&A. Each presenter will briefly describe their internship and focus primarily on answering the following questions about their experience: \n\nWhat do you wish you had known before starting the internship? Is there anything you could have done to better prepare you for the position?\nWhat skills did you gain from the internship? Are there skills that you realized you needed because of the internship?\nWhat would you do differently if you were able to redo the internship search and acceptance experience? What would you recommend that others do to help them with their search and acceptance process?\nWhat key personal and/or professional insights did you gain from the internship (e.g. regarding your work habits; your career or job preferences; organizational cultures/politics in which you do or do not thrive; what kinds of managers/team members are most productive for you?)\nWhat would you do differently if you could redo the first year of the MPP program?\n\nThe schedule of presentations will be: \n9:00AM           Josephine O’Grady              Opening Doors to the Great Outdoors \n9:20AM           Abigail Alcala                        Harmonizing Education Policy and AI \n9:40AM           Cecilia Salazar                      Navigating Policy Landscapes: Insights from NJ State Capital & NY Think Tank \n10 – 10:10 Break \n10:10AM          Olakunle Ajayi                     Rural Women Financial Literacy: Providing Economic Empowerment and Financial Inclusion in Ondo State\, Nigeria \n10:30AM          Bauyrzhan Amanov            Construction of Student Dormitories in Astana City \n10:50 – 11:00 Break \n11:00AM         Jessica Parineet                  Exploring the Socioeconomic Impacts of Offshore Wing in New Jersey \n11:20AM         Galih Yogaswara                  NJ Sea Grant and Property Assessed Clean Energy Projects
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/applied-field-experience-presentations/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Public Policy,Seminar,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240408T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240408T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T031148
CREATED:20240319T145036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T180748Z
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SUMMARY:Career Services: What’s It Like To Be a Healthcare Entrepreneur?
DESCRIPTION:Alumni of the Bloustein School and prospective employers will speak about jobs and careers in the urban planning\, policy and health administration fields in the series\, “What’s It Like To Be…”. Join us and learn the real deal about their day-to-day jobs and information you definitely won’t find on a job description! \n\nHave you ever wondered what it would be like to start a healthcare business? Where do you even begin? \nPlease join this engaging conversation with Leslie Boles and Kevin Chmura as they discuss their career journey\, how and why they began their own businesses\, as well as a day in the life of a healthcare entrepreneur. \nModerated by Professor Jane Kaye. \n\n\nRSVP HERE
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/career-services-whats-it-like-to-be-a-healthcare-entrepreneur/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Career Professional Development,CAREERS,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240408T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240408T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T031148
CREATED:20240328T185521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T180739Z
UID:10000442-1712595600-1712599200@dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Career Services: What's It Like To Be a Healthcare Entrepreneur?
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what it would be like to start a healthcare business? Where do you even begin? \nPlease join this engaging conversation with Leslie Boles\, co-owner and President of Revu Healthcare and Kevin Chmura\, Ceo of Panacea Healthcare Solutions\, as they discuss their career journey\, how and why they began their own businesses\, as well as a day in the life of a healthcare entrepreneur. \nModerated by Bloustein School Professor Jane Kaye. \nRSVP HERE
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/career-services-whats-it-like-to-be-a-healthcare-entrepreneur-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Career Professional Development,CAREERS,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T031148
CREATED:20240401T160646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T162418Z
UID:10000447-1713204000-1713214800@dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Freights and Ports Capstone Presentations 1
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to attend the capstone presentations to be given by graduate students in the Urban Planning: Freights and Ports course.  There will be two sessions: Monday\, April 15\, and Monday\, April 22\, both from 6-9 pm. \nA complete list of presenters and times for each session are included below\, as well as in the attached PDF.  Questions and comments will be limited to mentors who will be attending and viewing the presentations\, so the audience will otherwise remain muted. The students have been working hard on their projects and presentations\, and this year’s topics are excellent\, so all you have to do is log in and listen! \nThese events will be held on Zoom only; please check the Bloustein listserv for an email sent out with Meeting ID and passcode information.
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/freights-and-ports-capstone-presentations-2024-1/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Seminar,Urban Planning,Virtual
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