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SUMMARY:2026 Policy Collaboratory
DESCRIPTION:The New Jersey State Policy Lab at Rutgers University and SPIA in NJ at Princeton University are delighted to be hosting the third annual Policy Collaboratory at the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development on Wednesday\, March 25th from 12pm-5pm. This collaborative event\, sponsored by the Rutgers Democracy Lab\, will welcome graduate students interested in education policy in New Jersey to work together and brainstorm various solutions to address access to higher education in the Garden State. \nIn consultation with academic experts from a variety of disciplines as well as advocates\, policymakers\, elected officials\, and people with lived experience\, students will work together in mixed teams to develop creative and original solutions to this policy problem. The conference will begin with a keynote presentation by Robert Kim\, Esq.\, Executive Director of the Education Law Center. Students will have the opportunity to explore six themes related to higher education access: \n\nAffordability and financial aid\nBasic needs support\nCoursework and curricular pathways\nGuidance and wraparound student supports\nMetrics and accountability\nTransfer pathways\n\nThis half-day event will include complimentary lunch as well as an optional networking cocktail hour after the conference concludes. Students are strongly encouraged to bring a laptop\, tablet\, or other writing materials for the development of presentations in the second half of the conference. \nRegistration is both free and required in order to attend.
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/2026-policy-collaboratory/
LOCATION:Heldrich Center for Workforce Development
CATEGORIES:Public Policy,Symposium/Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T170000
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SUMMARY:Advancing Women's Equity Through Policymaking
DESCRIPTION:Please join the New Jersey State Policy Lab on Wednesday\, March 11th at 5pm for Q&A and networking to meet some of the former students that have worked with the New Jersey State Policy Lab and continued their careers in public policy and health with a focus on women’s equity. \nThis free event will feature former interns\, teaching assistants\, and research assistants who worked with the NJSPL. They will discuss their careers and experience in areas such as maternal and infant healthcare\, education\, and environmental policy\, followed by time for networking\, where students will learn more about careers where they can make a difference in advancing policies for all people. Light refreshments will be provided at the conclusion of the Q&A. \nRSVP HERE \n 
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/advancing-womens-equity-through-policymaking/
LOCATION:Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum\, CSB\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career Professional Development,Public Policy,Symposium/Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T183000
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SUMMARY:Navigating Policy-Focused Career Pathways: Exploring Graduates' Policy-Focused Careers
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join the New Jersey State Policy Lab to listen to and meet several of the many former students who have worked with NJSPL over the years. These alumni have gone on to pursue a variety of public policy-focused careers in areas including healthcare\, housing\, and economics. \nIn the four years since the NJSPL’s inception at Rutgers University\, it has employed more than 100 graduate and undergraduate students as part of specific research projects and/or in the annual summer internship program. Many of their former interns and research assistants have stepped into professional careers in assorted policy arenas at the local\, state\, and federal levels. \nThis event will feature former interns\, teaching assistants\, and research assistants who worked with the NJSPL. They will discuss their policy interests\, research\, and career paths\, followed by time for networking\, where current students will learn more about careers where they can make a difference in assorted policy arenas. This event will help current students envision and navigate the transition from theory to practice\, operationalizing their ideals in their career choices. \nLight refreshments will be provided. Register for our event today.
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/navigating-policy-focused-career-pathways-exploring-graduates-policy-focused-careers/
LOCATION:Bloustein School\, Civic Square Building\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Career Workshop Panel Roundtable,CAREERS,Public,Public Health,Public Policy,Seminar,Urban Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T173000
DTSTAMP:20260503T175224
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SUMMARY:Residential Support Services for Disabled Students in NJ
DESCRIPTION:Despite efforts to support students with severe physical disabilities\, gaps and inconsistencies in disability accommodation policy and practice can create barriers for these students’ enrollment and academic success. The New Jersey State Policy is convening a panel of experts to address related issues with a focus on students with severe physical disabilities. \nThis in-person event will be an interactive roundtable designed to foster open dialogue and shared learning. All attendees will have the opportunity to contribute insights\, ask questions\, and exchange perspectives. Panelists will discuss strategies to reduce barriers for individuals with severe disabilities at universities and approaches to enhance enrollment and academic success. For those unable to attend in-person\, a Zoom link will be provided upon registering. \nThis is a free event open to students\, faculty\, staff\, and the community. Light refreshments will be provided. Please register today. \nOpening remarks will be delivered by: \n\nCharyl Yarbrough\, NJDOL Assistant Commissioner\, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services\n\nPanelists include: \n\nMatthew B. McDonald\, III\, MD\, President and CEO of Children’s Specialized Hospital\, RWJBH\nPaige Lewis\, Associate Director\, Beckwith Residential Support Services University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign\nCarlie Andrews\, Senior Director\, Rutgers University Office of Disability Services\nPaul Hammond\, Associate Vice Chancellor\, Rutgers University Office of Disability Services\nJavier Robles\, Director\, Center for Disability Sports\, Health\, and Wellness\, Rutgers University
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/residential-support-services-for-disabled-students-in-nj/
LOCATION:Bloustein School\, Civic Square Building\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Diversity,Public Policy,Symposium/Workshop
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SUMMARY:NJ State Policy Lab Internship Presentations
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to attend the 2025 New Jersey State Policy Lab Summer Intern Presentations on Wednesday\, August 6th. Each NJSPL intern selected an area of policy research that was of interest to them in order to investigate and study at the beginning of the summer. These presentations serve as a capstone to the ten-week internship. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe students\, Abigail Asante-Amoah\, Malachi David\, Tiffany Flax\, Tricia Harris\, Avianna Peterson\, and Sami Shaikh\, will present on a range of subjects including education\, the environment\, health\, and more. The event will be held in person and virtually on August 6th from 10:00am-12:00pm at the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy. Interested attendees are welcome to register here.
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/nj-state-policy-lab-internship-presentations-2025/
LOCATION:Bloustein School\, Civic Square Building\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Public,Public Health,Public Policy,Seminar,Urban Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T170000
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SUMMARY:Policy Collaboratory
DESCRIPTION:The New Jersey State Policy Lab is excited to announce we will be hosting the second annual Policy Collaboratory on April 10th from 11am-5pm in partnership with SPIA in NJ at the School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University. This collaborative event\, held at the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development in New Brunswick\, will welcome graduate students from Princeton and Rutgers universities to work together and brainstorm various solutions to address affordable housing challenges in the Garden State. \nIn consultation with academic experts from a variety of disciplines as well as advocates\, policymakers\, elected officials\, and people with lived experience\, students will work together in mixed teams to develop creative and original solutions to this policy problem. \nThe half-day event will include a complimentary lunch as well as a networking cocktail hour after the conference to be held at the Fat Cactus Cantina on 350 George St.\, New Brunswick. \nRegistration is limited and required. Please only register if you intend to attend in person: https://go.rutgers.edu/p0wc9zl6
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/policy-collaboratory/
LOCATION:Heldrich Center for Workforce Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T113000
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SUMMARY:A Talk with Dr. Brian Bridges\, NJ Secretary of Higher Education
DESCRIPTION:The New Jersey State Policy Lab will be hosting a talk and Q&A with Dr. Brian Bridges\, the Secretary of Higher Education for the state of New Jersey. \nDuring this event\, Dr. Bridges will discuss trends in higher education’s affordability\, accessibility\, and attainment in the Garden State\, as well as challenges confronting assorted stakeholders. The event will include a continental breakfast\, and there will be opportunities for networking before and after the seminar. \nRSVP HERE
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/a-talk-with-dr-brian-bridges-nj-secretary-of-higher-education/
LOCATION:Bloustein School\, Civic Square Building\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Policy,Symposium/Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T093000
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SUMMARY:Bridging the Gap Between Researchers & Government Agencies
DESCRIPTION:Local governments of all sizes are facing increasing threats to their fiscal and economic health\, community well-being\, and environmental resources. These agencies often will work with researchers to determine how best to address these challenges. \nThis panel\, hosted by the New Jersey State Policy Lab\, will include presentations from Elizabeth Bell\, Assistant Professor at the University of Texas LBJ School of Public Affairs\, and Aaron Deslatte\, P.D.\, Associate Professor at the Indiana University O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. Each will discuss their experiences handling researcher-practitioner partnerships with federal\, state\, and local agencies and provide recommendations for better tailoring research incentives in universities with research needs in communities. \nRegister Here
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/bridging-the-gap-between-researchers-government-agencies/
LOCATION:Bloustein School\, Civic Square Building\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public,Public Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T175224
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SUMMARY:NJ State Policy Lab Internship Presentations
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to attend the 2023 New Jersey State Policy Lab Summer Intern Presentations\, where this year’s cohort of interns will be presenting their final research projects. The presentations are on Thursday\, August 17th from 10am-noon. If you would like to attend\, please fill out the following registration form\, which includes the schedule/agenda for the event.
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/nj-state-policy-lab-internship-presentations/
LOCATION:Bloustein School\, Civic Square Building\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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