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SUMMARY:Bloustein Honors Research Oral Thesis Defense
DESCRIPTION:The members of the 2024-25 Bloustein Honors Research Program cohort will be presenting their individual research projects in a Research Poster Session on Thursday\, April 24\, from noon to 2:00 pm \nThe Bloustein Honors Research Program Poster Session will be held April 24 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm in the Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum\, CSB \nDuring the oral thesis defense\, each student will give a 15-minute academic research presentation about their project and answer questions from the faculty\, leadership\, and others in the audience.
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/bloustein-honors-research-oral-thesis-defense/
LOCATION:Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum\, CSB\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Public,Seminar
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SUMMARY:Bloustein Honors Research Program Poster Session
DESCRIPTION:The members of the 2024-25 Bloustein Honors Research Program cohort will be presenting their individual research projects in a Research Poster Session on Thursday\, April 24\, from noon to 2:00 pm \nThey will also present an Oral Thesis Defense on Thursday\, May 1\, noon to 2:30 pm\, room 369 \nDuring the poster session\, students will present a brief overview of their project and answer questions from the audience about the poster portrayal of their work. During the oral thesis defense\, each student will give a 15-minute academic research presentation about their project and answer questions from the faculty\, leadership\, and others in the audience.
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/bloustein-honors-research-program-poster-session-2/
LOCATION:Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum\, CSB\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Public,Seminar
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SUMMARY:Bloustein Research Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to catch up on the wonderful research our faculty\, staff\, and student colleagues have performed over the past year. Bloustein School faculty and staff will present lightning talks followed by a poster session by graduate and undergraduate students. \nThis will be an in-person event. The event is free and open to the public\, but registration is required. \nRegister to attend by visiting: go.rutgers.edu/researchday25 \nAgenda: \n8:00 – 9:00 am Continental Breakfast \n9:00 – 10:15 am Lightning Talks\nFaculty and staff will give 5-minute lightning talks about their research. \n10:15 – 11:30 am Poster Session with Light Refreshments\nGraduate and undergraduate students will present posters. A best poster award will be given. \nLIGHTNING TALK PRESENTATIONS AND POSTER PRESENTERS/TOPICS \n11:30 – 12:30 pm Keynote Address by Gregory Shill\, JD\, Professor of Law at the University of Iowa\nProfessor Shill will offer remarks on how applied and policy relevant research can influence transportation policymaking processes and the law.  Dr. Shill’s keynote is sponsored by the New Jersey State Policy Lab. \nOrganizing Committee: Clint Andrews\, Liz Cooner\, Anita Franzione\, David Listokin\, Will Payne
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/bloustein-research-day-25/
LOCATION:Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum\, CSB\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Faculty Bloustein,Health Administration,Informatics,Public Health,Public Policy,Staff Bloustein,Symposium/Workshop,Urban Planning
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SUMMARY:RAISE-25 AI's Impact on Data Science & Informatics Careers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting panel discussion exploring the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on data science and informatics careers and job search. Industry leaders and experts will share insights on how AI is reshaping job roles\, what skills are in demand\, and how professionals can stay ahead in this evolving landscape. \nPanelists:\nCory Yemen\, Poonam Soans\, Balaji Dhamodharan\, Udayan Bose\, Karun Thankachan\, Madhumitha Karthikeyan\, Jim Samuel \nRegister: go.rutgers.edu/RAISE-25-panel
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/raise-25-ais-impact-on-data-science-informatics-careeirs/
LOCATION:Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum\, CSB\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career Workshop Panel Roundtable,CAREERS,Informatics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T083000
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SUMMARY:RAISE-25 - Our Future With AI: Utopian or Dystopian?
DESCRIPTION:Informatics – Data Science – AI Competition\nStep into the future of innovation! RAISE-25 will challenge you to unravel the scope of AI’s impact on our lives and human society. RAISE-25\, a novel Informatics – Advanced Data Science – Artificial Intelligence (AI) Competition\, provides an opportunity to unleash your problem-solving prowess to tackle one of the most defining questions of our time: What will our AI-powered future look like? RAISE-25 invites all young geniuses to explore this time-sensitive and critical theme: Will AI shape our future into a utopian or dystopian reality? \nGraduate and undergraduate students – Dive into real-world data and explore how AI is transforming education\, reshaping careers\, and redefining society as we know it. Whether you’re eager to showcase your skills or spark bold insights\, this is your chance to lead the conversation on humanity’s AI-powered future. With total prizes of up to $17\,000 to be WON\, this is your chance to showcase your informatics\, advanced data science\, analytics\, and AI-driven problem-solving brilliance! \nRAISE-25 Student Informatics\, Data Science\, and AI Competition Overview\n\nRAISE (Rethinking AI for Shared Empowerment)\, a virtual AI Lab\, presents another challenge on human-AI interaction: RAISE-25!\nThe RAISE-25 competition is titled “Our Future with AI: Utopian or Dystopian?” and seeks to uncover key themes emerging from news headlines on the promises and challenges of AI in shaping our future in 3 key areas: education\, jobs and careers\, and societal change.\nRAISE-25 is a great opportunity for talented students to showcase their informatics\, advanced data science\, analytics\, and AI.\nHosted by Rutgers Bloustein School’s Master of Public Informatics (MPI) program\nJoin us on LinkedIn for more updates and insights\n\nRegistration\nRAISE-25 registrations are now closed.\nPlease join our LinkedIn forum for all updates on RAISE-25\, RAISE-26\, research\, job openings\, other future events\, etc. https://go.rutgers.edu/rutgersinfx\nImportant Dates\n\nTeam registration deadline: Closed\nONLINE submission deadline: February 16\, 2025\nFinalists announced: March 10\, 2025\nFinalists only – In-person finals at the Bloustein School\, Rutgers University\, New Brunswick\, NJ: April 11\, 2025\n\nEligibility\n\nTeams of 2-5 members can register for either the undergraduate or graduate track by signing up through the registration form. Teams must then reply to the RAISE-25 team’s subsequent confirmation email to formally join the competition\nThe competition is open to currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students from accredited US institutions\nParticipants must legally reside in the US for the entire duration of the competition\n\nPrizes and Awards\n\nFirst Prize (one per track): Up to $5\,000 per team\nSecond Prize (up to two per track): Up to $1\,750 per team\n\nReview the RAISE-25 Terms and Conditions \nJudging Criteria\n\nSubmissions will be evaluated based on overall excellence\, creativity\, breadth of analysis\, depth of exploratory analytics\, application of NLP and text informatics methods\, LLM-based approaches\, originality of the analytical approach\, clarity\, ethical considerations\, and recommendations\nJudges’ decisions are final and binding\, with no provision for appeals or review\n\nCompetition Guidelines and Details*\nThe RAISE-25 competition invites participants to explore the theme “Our Future with AI: Utopian or Dystopian?” by analyzing and uncovering dominant themes in AI’s role in shaping our future. Participants will examine how AI influences education\, jobs and careers\, and society\, from its utopian potential to empower and innovate to dystopian challenges and ethical dilemmas. \n\nAnalyze news headlines\, generate insights\, assess ethics\, and make recommendations for shared empowerment.\nAny/all of these could be addressed or used: Embedded topics and themes\, Sentiment Analysis\, emotion recognition\, Abstractive and extractive summaries\, Machine learning methods\, rules-based and synthetic approaches\, Use of Large Language Models and derivate tools\, applications\, and code modules\, Use of exploratory methods for textual informatics\, data visualization\, Other AI methods.\nParticipants will be expected to use informatics\, data science\, analytics\, and AI-based approaches to discover dominant and hidden themes from the dataset.\nParticipants may use exploratory analyses\, data visualizations\, statistics\, computational linguistics\, quantitative modeling\, machine learning\, or other analytical methods.\nEach team is free to define its strategy – teams can also use LLMs and tools like Claude\, Bard\, or ChatGPT. However\, the use of any AI tool/s MUST be explicitly declared along with a list of prompts submitted as an appendix. Any use of AI without explicit declaration of specific prompts is disallowed. References for all sources must be cited using APA 6 or higher.\nTools and languages allowed: Python – Colab or Jupyter Notebooks only\, R – .R or .RMD only\, Tableau\, Excel\, For any other tool – please confirm with the organizers\nShortlisted finalists will be provided with additional instructions and invited to attend (required) the final round of the competition to be held on April 11\, 2025\, at Rutgers University.\n\n* Review the RAISE-25 Terms and Conditions \nInformation Sessions\nVirtual information sessions will be hosted to provide information and guidance on the competition structure\, materials\, schedule\, and expectations. All sessions will cover the same topics and will be followed by an open Q&A. All instructions will be provided in the documentation which will be shared with registered participants. However\, due to the large number of participating student teams from all over the US\, it is advisable to attend one of these sessions as it may be difficult to respond to all emails promptly with the required clarity. Please register and attend at least one of the sessions below. \n\nSession 1: Jan 8\, Wednesday – 12 PM EST\nSession 2: Jan 24\, Friday – 12 PM EST\nSession 3: Feb 7\, Friday – 12 PM EST\n\nRSVP through this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/LMABOC9FS1K1g5AHfYilLQ  \nNote: Once registered\, you can attend any of the sessions. Ignore the dates suggested by Zoom – add only the 3 dates mentioned in this email to your calendars. \nAbout the Hosts\nThe Bloustein School’s Master of Public Informatics is a distinguished program for educating highly talented professional student cohorts in the competencies needed in public informatics\, advanced data science\, and analytics\, which includes topics such as machine learning\, global data analytics\, artificial intelligence\, textual analytics and natural language processing\, statistics\, programming\, data management\, GIS\, visualization\, spatial analysis\, domain applications\, and the application of these skills for domain-specific value creation. The MPI program at Rutgers provides excellent state-of-the-art research-driven project opportunities. Graduates of the MPI program will provide a deep understanding of advanced data science and analytics methods\, context\, and public benefit perspectives in this fast-growing and high-demand domain. \nInterested in sponsorships? Contact our team: informatics@ejb.rutgers.edu\nContact Us\nRAISE-25 Coordinator: Julia Esguerra\nGraduate Teams Coordinator: Esha More\nUndergraduate Teams Coordinator: Mansi Asher\nPlease use this email for all correspondence: informatics@ejb.rutgers.edu\nRAISE-25 CHAIR: Prof. Jim Samuel \nCode of Conduct\nParticipants must adhere to a strict code of ethical conduct\, and agree to abide by all the rules and requirements of Bloustein\, Rutgers\, and the State of New Jersey. \nPlease review the RAISE-25 Terms and Conditions that apply to all participants. \nUpdates and Changes\nRutgers University and the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy reserve the right to modify the competition rules\, schedule\, or any other aspect of the competition. Registered participants will be notified of such changes via email. \n\n\nRegistration Form
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/raise-2025-student-data-science-informatics-competition-finals/
LOCATION:Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum\, CSB\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition,Informatics,Student Organization
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SUMMARY:RAISE 2024: Student Data Science / Informatics Competition Finals
DESCRIPTION:Rethinking AI for Shared Empowerment (RAISE) 2024 is a public informatics data science competition that will test skills in data analysis and problem-solving while highlighting the importance of data analysis in enabling improvements to public policy and social empowerment.  Hosted by Rutgers Bloustein School’s Master of Public Informatics (MPI) program\, this year’s theme is Does News Media Spread Fear of AI? Teams can include 2-5 members of all undergraduate or all graduate students. \n\nThe competition is open to currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students from accredited US institutions. Participants must be legally residing in the US for the entire duration of the competition.\n\n\n\n\n\nPriority team registrations\nFeb 15 2024\nSubmission deadline\nMarch 10 2024\n\n\nFinalists announced\nMarch 14 2024\nFinal materials submission\nApril 14 2024\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nFinal in-person round will be held at the Bloustein School\, New Brunswick\, NJ on April 19 2024.\nGov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum\, Bloustein School \n \n\n\n\nTo register as a participant\, please visit https://go.rutgers.edu/RAISE24event 
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/raise-2024-student-data-science-informatics-competition/
LOCATION:Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum\, CSB\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition,Informatics,Student Organization
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T120000
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SUMMARY:Bloustein Research Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to our third annual Bloustein Research Day! It will be an in-person event. Anyone may register to attend. Faculty and staff may sign up to deliver lightning talks. Graduate and undergraduate students may sign up to present posters and potentially win a Best Poster Award. We strongly encourage participation by all members of the Bloustein community. Sign up today! \nRegistration: https://forms.office.com/r/RRag8YBJAc \nAgenda:  \nContinental Breakfast (8:00 – 9:00 am) \nFaculty/Staff Lightning Talks (9:00 – 10:15 am) \n\n\n\nJane Miller\nBeyond Statistical Significance: A Holistic View of What Makes a Quantitative Research Finding “Important”\n\n\nAndrea Hetling\nState welfare policies and racial equity: Assessing the impact of COVID-19 policies on caseloads?\n\n\nMuazzam Toshmatova\nUsing the New Jersey Statewide Data System to explore Dual Enrollment Outcomes\n\n\nJulia Sass Rubin\nThe Impact of New Jersey’s County Line Primary Ballots\n\n\nRuth Winecoff\nLongitudinal Spillovers in Public Benefits Enrollment: The Effect of the Medicaid Expansion on Future Medicare Insurance Choices\n\n\nJon Carnegie\nTransit use\, gender and sexual orientation: How identity influences how we travel\n\n\nHannah Younes\nAre e-scooters more dangerous than e-bikes and bicycles?\n\n\nYen-Tyng Chen\nRacial discrimination and mental health in the context of anti-Asian xenophobia: An intersecting approach of race\, ethnicity\, nativity\, and socioeconomic status.\n\n\nJanine Barr\n“And the survey says!”: A Case Study on Engaging Stakeholders to Inform Statewide Environmental Policy\n\n\nAndrea Restrepo-Mieth\nEnvironmental Conservation and the Politics of Infrastructure Scarcity in Galápagos\, Ecuador\n\n\nGarin Bulger\nA Case Study Analysis of Food Sovereignty as a Climate Adaptation Strategy across the Americas\n\n\nJeanne Herb\nResearch informing action:  Expanding access to nature for people with disabilities\n\n\nVanessa Tropiano\nBetter Buyouts: Collaborative Research to Inform NJDEP’s Blue Acres Program\n\n\nPritpal Bamhrah\nFlooding Impact on Municipal Finance in NJ – NJ Adapt based analysis\n\n\n\nStudent Poster Session (10:15 – 11:30 am) with Light Refreshments \nKeynote Address (11:30 am – 12 pm) Keynote Address by Dr. Joel Cantor \nFAQ: What’s a lightning talk? What a poster presentation? \nOrganizing Committee: Clint Andrews\, Liz Cooner\, Laura Geronimo\, Jeanne Herb\, David Listokin\, Will Payne \n 
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/bloustein-research-day/
LOCATION:Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum\, CSB\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Faculty Bloustein,Health Administration,Informatics,Public Health,Public Policy,Staff Bloustein,Symposium/Workshop,Urban Planning
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SUMMARY:Disability Justice: Driving Authentic Change Towards Action
DESCRIPTION:RSVP HERE \nAre we doing enough within our policies to not just accommodate\, but also uplift people with disabilities? \nOn Wednesday\, March 27\,  join the Bloustein School for an important conversation as we collectively work towards dismantling barriers and building a society where everyone can thrive. Attendees will gain valuable insights into creating spaces celebrating diversity\, equity\, and inclusion\, and ensuring that we all play a significant role in developing an inclusive and just society. \nOur annual DEI Lecture will critically assess the systems that seek to build inclusive communities. From access to health equity\, discussants will navigate the landscape of inclusivity\, shedding light on areas that demand attention and reform. \nThe lecture will serve as a call to action for students\, organizations\, and policymakers to examine their roles in driving authentic change. It seeks to foster a deeper understanding of disability justice and its impact on health equity\, policy development\, and community building. By giving voice to the lived experiences of people with disabilities and examples of disability justice at work\, we aim to catalyze tangible strides toward a more inclusive and equitable future for all. \nGuest Speaker: Jashar “Shar” Banks ’23\, Advocate and Mental Health Specialist\, Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care \n\n“Life has taught me important lessons\, and sometimes the best way is the hard way.” Raised by a a single mother\,  Jashar “Shar” Banks used his upbringing to grasp a better understanding of the value of earned rewards\, learning to accept failures as lessons and as a part of success. A wheelchair-bound paraplegic\, Shar has focused on personal growth in all areas of his life including work ethic\, social skills\, and leisure activities. He continues to strive towards success by acknowledging the lessons disguised in inevitable failures as his goal to remain a lifelong learner. Although no longer able to pursue a career path as a firefighter\, he hasn’t halted his aspirations to serve others. Pursuing a career as a developmental psychologist with the goal of help youth from troubled and underprivileged communities\, the 2023 Rutgers alumnus is currently employed as a Mental Health Specialist for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.\n\nPanelists: Recipients of Inclusive Healthy Communities Grant 2021-22\, 2022-23:  \nJennifer M. LeComte\, D.O.\, Associate Professor\, Rowan-Virtua SOM\, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics and Medical Director\, Rowan-Virtua Regional Integrated Special Needs (RISN) Center \n\nDr. Jennifer LeComte is a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her Med-Peds residency in Delaware at Christiana Care Health System and Nemours A.I. duPont Hospital for Children and is double board certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. She served as a pediatric chief resident at Nemours\, as she initiated her career in providing primary care for patients with complex conditions in childhood across the lifespan as the founder of the Center for Special HealthCare Needs. She is currently an Associate Professor at Rowan-Virtua SOM in the Internal Medicine and Pediatrics departments and is the Medical Director of Rowan-Virtua Regional Integrated Special Needs (RISN) Center. Dr. LeComte volunteers with Rowan Unified Sports. She is the PI for several grants including a HRSA grant to improve access to primary care for people with different abilities.\n\nWendy F. Aita\, Ph.D.\, Co-Director\, Rowan-Virtua Regional Integrated Special Needs (RISN) Center and Behavioral Health Lead \n\nDr. Wendy Aita is Co-Director of the Rowan-Virtua Regional Integrated Special Needs (RISN) Center and Behavioral Health Lead. She is a Clinical Psychologist who received her Ph.D. from Farleigh Dickinson University and completed her internship at Friend’s Hospital. She is licensed in New Jersey. She joined Rowan in 2010 and is currently an Associate Professor at Rowan-Virtua SOM with appointments in both Psychiatry and Psychology. She has worked with individuals who are dually diagnosed with intellectual disability and mental health issues for several years and formed RISN Center with Dr. LeComte in 2019. Dr. Aita is an expert in Trauma Informed Care and treatment with a specific interest in complex trauma and helping individuals who have experienced medical trauma access routine medical procedures. She has significant experience in psychological testing\, individual and family therapy\, and integration of behavioral health into primary care. She serves on the Rowan University Neurodiversity Task Force\, and she is the Clinical Director for the Strong Minds Program through Special Olympics.\n\nAdditional comments will be provided by Patti O’Brien Richardson\, Bloustein School Chief Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion Officer / Committee Chair and Associate Teaching Professor; Roni Woitovich\, Bloustein School MPAP Student with Disability Studies concentration; and Javier Robles\, professor\, Rutgers Kinesiology and Health Department\, Co-chair of the Rutgers University Disability Studies committee and director\, Center for Disability Sports\, Health and Wellness at Rutgers University. \nRSVP HERE
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/disability-justice-driving-authentic-change-towards-action/
LOCATION:Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum\, CSB\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Diversity,Public
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SUMMARY:Micromobility 2.0 Workshop: Smarter Strategies for Safe Travel
DESCRIPTION:The Micromobility 2.0 Workshop was held on Friday\, March 22\, 2024. The Workshop bridged research and practice surrounding the use of micromobility devices (e-bikes\, e-scooters\, bicycles\, etc.) and how best to address safety\, infrastructure\, and the use of innovative technology. \nView Summary Report \nWorkshop sessions covered: \n\nThe state of the practice and emerging micromobility challenges in New Jersey\nHow to use a Vision Zero lens to address safety for all road users\nInnovative technology related to data collection\, analysis\, prediction\, and limitations/li>\nSolutions to safety issues using social\, infrastructure\, and technological strategies/li>\n\nWorkshop attendees included engineers\, urban planners\, public health professionals\, innovative technology experts and scientists\, micromobility companies\, active transportation advocates\, and local\, regional\, state\, and federal policymakers. \nThe Micromobility 2.0 Workshop was hosted at the James Florio Special Events Forum at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University\, 33 Livingston Ave\, New Brunswick\, NJ. \nContinuing maintenance credits are available for AICP-certified planners who attended the workshop. Click here for more information. \nUp to three (3) PDH credits are available for professional engineers. \nThis workshop was funded through a grant provided by the National Science Foundation. \nFor more information\, email: micromobility@ejb.rutgers.edu \n\nWorkshop Agenda\nWelcome & Opening Remarks\nJames Florio Special Events Forum \n\nStuart Shapiro\, PhD – Professor and Dean – Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy\nJacob Kravetz\, PhD – Science and Technology Policy Fellow – National Science Foundation\nRobert Noland\, PhD – Director – Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center\n\n\nSession 1\nState of the Practice in Micromobility: Evolving Norms and Policies\nThe session delves into the dynamic landscape of micromobility\, focusing on the users\, data\, policies\, accessibility\, inclusivity. As cities evolve\, so do the norms and policies that shape their micromobility-friendly infrastructure such as bike lanes and parking. Learn about the potential for sustainable and efficient urban environments where connectivity and accessibility redefine the way we experience cities. \nClick here to see presentation slides\nSpeakers \n\nLeigh Ann Von Hagen\, AICP\, PP (moderator) – Managing Director and Adjunct Professor – Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center\nIrene Figueroa-Ortiz\, AICP – Policy Advisor – New York City Department of Transportation\nAlex Keating – Head of Policy and Partnerships – Veo\nSimone Gore\, AICP – Assistant Program Manager of Capital Programs – NJ TRANSIT\nRalph Buehler\, PhD – Professor\, Urban Affairs and Planning – Virginia Tech\n\n\nSession 2\nToward a Safer Future: Innovation in Micromobility Safety\nThe U.S. Department of Transportation has put forward a vision for zero roadway deaths and is committed to addressing every aspect of crash risk through a Safe System Approach. Micromobility users are some of the most vulnerable road users and require accessible\, sustainable\, equitable solutions to ensure their safety. This session explores the role of micromobility in Zero Deaths Initiatives (Vision Zero\, Toward Zero Deaths\, and Road to Zero)\, with an emphasis on infrastructure\, geometric design\, and data. \nClick here to see presentation slides\nSpeakers \n\nBronwen Keiner (moderator) – Transportation Specialist – Federal Highway Administration\nAlan Huff – Safety Specialist – Federal Highway Administration\nHannah Younes\, PhD – Post-Doctoral Researcher – Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center\nEli Guseman\, AICP – Senior Transportation Planner – City of Jersey City\n\n\nSession 3: Interactive Learning Labs and Posters\nNavigating the Future: Unveiling the Impact of Emerging Technology on Active Transportation Safety and Inclusion\nInnovative solutions are needed to ensure a more sustainable\, safer\, and equitable future. Workshop attendees are encouraged to explore three (3) Learning Labs that highlight recent advances in technology surrounding micromobility research. Hands on demonstrations\, including virtual reality\, biometric sensors\, eye-tracking glasses\, and LiDAR will be featured. In addition\, explore poster presentations that show how research is shaping the future of urban planning\, engineering\, and computer science. \nEngineering Learning Lab \nRoom 369A: Virtual Reality Demonstration \n\nChelsea Duan – Research Assistant\nShengyuan Feng – PhD Student\, Engineering\n\n  \nRoom 369B: LiDAR\, Sidewalks and Urban Heat Island \n\nJie Gong\, PhD – Associate Professor – Rutgers School of Engineering\, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering\n\n  \nRoom 369B: Computer Vision \n\nJiahao Xia – PhD Candidate\, Civil Engineering\n\n  \nComputer Science Learning Lab \nRoom 253: Use of AI in Rebalancing and Charging of Shared Micromobility \n\nYu Yang – Assistant Professor – Department of Computer Science and Engineering\, Lehigh University\n\n  \nRoom 253: App Development: Predicting Actions when Riding Micromobility Vehicles \n\nYuequn Zhang – PhD Candidate\, Computer Science\n\n  \nRoom 261: Trajectories Prediction \n\nDimitris Metaxas\, PhD – Distinguished Professor – Rutgers School of Arts and Science\, Department of Computer Science; Director – Center for Computational Biomedicine\, Imaging and Modeling (CBIM)\nSong Wen – PhD Candidate\, Computer Science\n\n  \nUrban Planning Learning Lab \nRoom 113: Biometric Sensors: Eye Tracking Glasses and Galvanic Skin Response \n\nWenwen Zhang\, PhD – Associate Professor – Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy\, Rutgers University\nShiyu Ma – PhD Student\n\n  \nPosters \n\nAddressing the First and Last Mile Challenge: Innovative Solutions and Case Study Analysis in Camden City\, New Jersey\nRuqaya Alfaris – Rowan University\nInvestigation of Young Pedestrian Crashes in School Districts of New Jersey Using Machine Learning Models\nArifuzzaman Nayeem – Rowan University\nEye Tracking Measures of Bicyclists’ Behavior and Perception: a Systematic Review\nShiyu Ma – Rutgers University\nFindings from Traffic Camera Footage in Asbury Park\, New Jersey\nHannah Younes\, Ph.D. – Rutgers University\nMultimodal Mobility Feasability Study in Jersey City\, New Jersey\nColin Roche – Rutgers University\nHuman Behavior-Aware Rebalancing and Charging for Shared Micromobility Vehicles\nHeng Tan – Lehigh University\nDelveloping a Micromobility Guide for New Jersey\nSam Rosenthal & Greg Woltman – Rutgers University\nPiloting an E-bike Rebate Program in Bridgeton\, New Jersey\nJacob Thompson – Rutgers University\nImplementing a Micromobility Demonstration Project in Asbury Park\, New Jersey\nMonika Pal – Cambridge Systematics\nPowering Bikeshare in New York City: Does the Usage of E-Bikes Differ from Regular Bikes?\nNingning Xie\, Ph.D. – Rutgers University\nMicromobility and Youth Education\, Engagement & Awareness in Safe Routes to School Programs\nSean Meehan & Jon Dugan – Rutgers University\nPredicting Trajectories\nSong Wen – Rutgers University\n\n\nSession 4: Moderated Discussion\nFrom Lab to Streets: Exploring the Applicability of Emerging Technology for Micromobility Safety\nEmerging technology can be used as a tool to improve safety\, equity\, and inclusion in transportation. But what practical role does it play in our society? Take your experience from the Workshop Learning Labs and join the discussion. This session will reveal the potential of emerging technology and its role in policy and infrastructure. Strengths and shortcomings of each technology\, including who bears the risks and potential unintended consequences will be discussed\, including their applicability for experimentation beyond laboratory settings. \nSpeakers \n\nClinton Andrews\, PhD (moderator) – Professor and Associate Dean for Research – Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy\, Rutgers University; Director – Center for Urban Policy Research\nWenwen Zhang\, PhD – Associate Professor – Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy\, Rutgers University\nJie Gong\, PhD – Associate Professor – Rutgers School of Engineering\, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering\nDimitris Metaxas\, PhD – Distinguished Professor – Rutgers School of Arts and Science\, Department of Computer Science; Director – Center for Computational Biomedicine\, Imaging and Modeling (CBIM)\nJiahao Xia – PhD Student\, Civil Engineering – Department of Engineering\, Rutgers University\n\n\nClosing Remarks & Adjournment\n\nClinton Andrews\, PhD – Professor and Associate Dean for Research – Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy\, Rutgers University; Director – Center for Urban Policy Research
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/micromobility-2-0-workshop-smarter-strategies-for-safe-travel/
LOCATION:Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum\, CSB\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public,Public Policy,Symposium/Workshop,Urban Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T173000
DTSTAMP:20260422T084210
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SUMMARY:Woman's Leadership Coalition Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nRegister Here
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/womans-leadership-coalition-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum\, CSB\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T084210
CREATED:20240119T221405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T140550Z
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SUMMARY:Rutgers Disability Coming Out Day
DESCRIPTION:A panel of disability activists will discuss building a society that works for all of us. Future leaders in planning\, policy\, healthcare\, and education are encouraged to join to learn how to be truly inclusive in their decision-making. Centering the lived experiences of people with disabilities\, we discuss the experience of “coming out” as disabled as well as: inclusion in the context of accessible policy planning\, healthcare\, and education\, followed by an opportunity to come out as disabled in a mix and mingle. Join\, ask questions\, and get involved. \nRegister at https://bit.ly/accessrutgers \nFor the Rutgers community:\n– People with disabilities\n– The healthcare community\n– The policymaking community\n– Educators \nLocation: ZOOM* or the Bloustein School’s Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum\, 33 Livingston Ave. New Brunswick. Zoom participants will have a committed on-site human monitor to address issues and ensure their voices are also heard. \n😷 😷 Please wear a mask.\n👃 Please keep this a scent-free environment for those with chemical sensitivities.\n🗯️ Captioning will be provided. \nPlease indicate your access needs in the registration form. Please contact our access touchpoints with any questions or concerns: as2921@scarletmail.rutgers.edu. Please put “DCOD Access” in the subject line. \nFollowed by a mix and mingle\, where we can meet our disabled peers and be “out” as disabled for those who are comfortable. \nPANELISTS: \nColleen Roche – Colleen Roche\, a Certified Community Resource Specialist\, is a training coordinator\, program developer\, and a subject-matter expert on disability health and wellness. She is an experienced consultant who develops and delivers trainings and presentations for individuals with disabilities\, healthcare providers\, and other allied professionals. Colleen is the co-founder of the New Jersey Disability Collective\, member of the Disability Action Committee\, and board chair for the Alliance Center for Independence and chair of the New Jersey Statewide Independent Living Council. \nMital Gajjar – Mital Gajjar\, who was first diagnosed with bilateral hearing loss at the age of 5\, started Rutgers Empowering Disabilities (RED) organization at Rutgers during her time as an undergraduate student in 2010. She currently teaches young children and mentors students in elementary school to college. She advocates for disability by working with the population throughout her career\, started an online group for occupational therapists with disabilities\, and understands the struggle of multiple identities through being the first disabled child of an immigrant family from a minority group. \nJillian Curwin – Jillian is a writer\, content creator\, and advocate for dwarfism and disability awareness based in New York City. She has written articles for Betches Media talking about disability representation in fashion and entertainment along with highlighting current events in the disability space. In addition\, she has consulted with brands and organizations about disability inclusion. She is the host of the podcast Always Looking Up where she talks to little people\, disabled people\, those that are disability-adjacent and allies about living in a world that was not necessarily designed for them. \nT.D. Mitchell – Best known as writer and story editor for the acclaimed TV series “Army Wives\,” T.D. Mitchell is an autodidact and human rights advocate. She serves as a narrative consultant and speechwriter in crafting messaging for international NGOs/nonprofits. For the Writers Guild Institute\, she mentors folks from marginalized communities to give them the tools to tell their own narratives. The pandemic led to her own near-death and resulting injuries that radically shifted her artistic process\, forms and narrative point of view.
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/rutgers-disability-coming-out-day/
LOCATION:Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum\, CSB\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Diversity,Hybrid,Public,Student Organization,Student Services,Symposium/Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T084210
CREATED:20240122T204527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T212808Z
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SUMMARY:Defending Democracy: The Fight for a Floor Beneath Which No Person Should Fall
DESCRIPTION:The Gov. James J. Florio Visiting Scholar in Public Policy Lecture\nIn partnership with the offices of Florio\, Perrucci\, Steinhardt\, & Fader LLC\, in 2015 the Bloustein School recognized Gov. Florio’s public service career through the endowment of a high-level visiting scholar. The annual Governor James J. Florio Distinguished Visiting Scholar of Public Policy will be a former senior government official or policy practitioner\, focusing on an issue that was central to his legislative and gubernatorial career. The themes of the lecture include public service\, foreign policy\, the environment\, transportation and mass transit\, education\, welfare reform\, health care\, and gun control. \nCongresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman\nU.S. House of Representatives (D-NJ 12th District); House Appropriations Committee \nThe first Black woman to represent New Jersey in Congress\, Bonnie Watson Coleman’s work in the House centers on her belief that\, in the United States\, there should exist a floor below which we should never allow any child\, any family\, any person to fall. Knowing that millions struggle every day just to make ends meet from the first to the last of the month\, her legislative work seeks to bridge the gap for these Americans\, making sure that the richest nation in the world doesn’t allow millions to live below the poverty line; doesn’t allow vulnerable groups to suffer the fallout of environmental violations; doesn’t allow profit margins to define the standards or the motivations for incarceration; and doesn’t allow bias to push everyday needs like car insurance out of reach for working families. \nWatson Coleman’s work in Congress continues a family legacy of public service\, fighting for women\, economically and socially disadvantaged populations\, and other vulnerable groups in our society. Prior to her election as a Representative for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District\, Watson Coleman served eight consecutive terms in the New Jersey General Assembly and shattered racial and gender barriers to become the first Black woman to serve as Majority Leader\, and as the Chair of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee. During her time as Majority Leader\, Watson Coleman convened a year- long series of public hearings on reforms to prisoner re-entry programs while shepherding legislation through the Assembly that the New York Times called “a model for the rest of the nation\,” on prisoner rehabilitation and release. \nFree and open to the public. Register at https://go.rutgers.edu/ejbflorio2024
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/gov-james-j-florio-distinguished-visiting-scholar-in-public-policy-lecture/
LOCATION:Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum\, CSB\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public,Public Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T084210
CREATED:20240102T162716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T162744Z
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SUMMARY:The Street Project Film Screening and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:“The Street Project” uncovers the truth about a troubling trend: more and more people walking and bicycling are being seriously injured or killed on American roads. The filmmakers engage experts including street historian Peter Norton\, city planner Jeff Speck\, and urban design expert Mikael Colville-Andersen whose interviews are interwoven with the stories of local champions working to make their communities safer. “The Street Project” is a film that takes viewers on a global journey to discover a better way of doing things. \n\n\n\n\nPlease join us for a film screening and discussion on Tuesday\, February 6\, 2024\, from 4 to 6 pm. There will be a moderated discussion with panelists and participants following the screening. Registration is free\, but seats are limited. Light refreshments will be served. \nThis event is co-sponsored by the American Planning Association – New Jersey Chapter (APA-NJ) and the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy with support from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) through the New Jersey Bicycle and Pedestrian Resource Center at the Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center. \nRSVP HERE
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/the-street-project-film-screening-and-discussion/
LOCATION:Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum\, CSB\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public,Symposium/Workshop,Urban Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T084210
CREATED:20231115T220743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T220743Z
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SUMMARY:Undergraduate Internship Presentations
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/undergraduate-internship-presentations-2/
LOCATION:Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum\, CSB\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Student Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T084210
CREATED:20231115T220710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T220710Z
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SUMMARY:Undergraduate Internship Presentations
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/undergraduate-internship-presentations/
LOCATION:Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum\, CSB\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Student Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T084210
CREATED:20231115T220231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T192725Z
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SUMMARY:Graduation Ceremony for Korea Development Institute Scholars
DESCRIPTION:The Bloustein School is pleased to present the 23rd annual graduation ceremony in honor of our KDI-EJB Scholars\, students in our one-year exchange with the KDI School of Policy and Management in Seoul\, Korea.  These students will be leaving us at the end of this calendar year to return home with one of our Master of City and Regional Studies (MCRS) or Master of Public Affairs and Politics (MPAP) degrees. \nThe ceremony will be in-person and is expected to last about a half hour.  Lunch will be provided post-event for attendees\, including graduates and their families. RSVP is required.
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/graduation-ceremony-for-korea-development-institute-scholars/
LOCATION:Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum\, CSB\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Student Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T084210
CREATED:20230929T181729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T172821Z
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SUMMARY:Parking Fight!  The Stuart Meck Memorial Lecture in Land Use Law and Affordable Housing
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Henry Grabar\, Journalist and Loeb Fellow\, Harvard University Graduate School of Design \nIn the 2023 Stuart Meck Memorial Lecture in Land Use Law and Affordable Housing\, journalist Henry Grabar argues that the pursuit of a perfect parking space is the prime mover of local politics\, contemporary architecture\, and urban design. He presents his historical research on the “parking problem\,” reporting on parking’s role in community decision-making\, and explains the environmental disaster that is American parking policy. Finally\, he reviews the movement for parking reform\, from the pioneering work of Donald Shoup to contemporary policy changes and their results\, as activists try to repair the harms of a century- long experiment in planning for parking. \nHenry Grabar is a journalist who writes about cities. He’s a Loeb Fellow at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design and a staff writer at Slate. His work has also appeared in 99 Percent Invisible\, the Atlantic\, the Guardian\, Harper’s\, the New York Times\, the Wall Street Journal\, and other publications. He has discussed these subjects on television and radio\, and before audiences at New America\, the National Press Foundation\, and various conferences and classrooms. His most recent book is Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World\, which was published in May\, 2023 by Penguin Press. \nRSVP at https://go.rutgers.edu/parkingfight
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/parking-fight-the-stuart-meck-memorial-lecture-in-land-use-law-and-affordable-housing/
LOCATION:Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum\, CSB\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T084210
CREATED:20230821T203719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T155653Z
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SUMMARY:Bloustein Retired Faculty celebration
DESCRIPTION:On October 25 the Bloustein School honored 16 soon-to-be retiring and retired faculty members in a small reception. You can see photos of the event here and watch the video: \n \n  \nThe faculty members honored were: \nRichard Brail\nBob Burchell\nAlan Cander\nRay Caprio\nHenry Coleman\nSalah El-Shakhs\nMichael R. Greenberg\nAnn Marie Hill\nPatrick Hill\nSandy Jaffe\nMichael Lahr\nBob Lake\nMichael McDonough\nTony Nelessen\nFrank Popper\nLinda Stamato \n 
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/bloustein-retired-faculty-celebration/
LOCATION:Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum\, CSB\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Faculty Bloustein,Staff Bloustein
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T084210
CREATED:20230908T200024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T215643Z
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SUMMARY:Bloustein Undergraduate Open House
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/bloustein-undergraduate-open-house-2023/
LOCATION:Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum\, CSB\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Student Services,Undergraduate Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T084210
CREATED:20231013T174212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T181331Z
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SUMMARY:Bloustein Social Justice Committee Disability Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join the Bloustein Social Justice Committee and Rutgers Office of Disability Services for a conversation on disability\, policy\, and planning.
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/bloustein-social-justice-committee-disability-symposium/
LOCATION:Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum\, CSB\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T084210
CREATED:20230908T192937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T192937Z
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SUMMARY:Undegraduate Internship Information Session
DESCRIPTION:More information coming soon.
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/undegraduate-internship-information-session/
LOCATION:Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum\, CSB\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career Information Session,Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T084210
CREATED:20240912T191651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T191713Z
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SUMMARY:Rutgers Robotics Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The workshop is held annually as part of the NSF National Research Traineeship SOCRATES (Socially Cognizant Robotics for a Technology Enhanced Society) at Rutgers. This annual robotics workshop is held for faculty\, students\, and industry representatives. The workshop will have both internal and external speakers as well as a poster session for students to present their robotics research. The workshop panels will discuss RobotGPT: current trends and future directions in robotics foundation model and unintended consequences of robotics foundation models. \nPlease join us in person on September 27\, 2024\, at the Civic Square Building (33 Livingston Ave\, New Brunswick\, NJ) Registration is required. The workshop is free. Please register via the following form below. \nRegistration Form: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rutgers-robotics-workshop-2024-tickets-927973061407?aff=oddtdtcreator \nRobotics Workshop Agenda: \n8:30 – 9:00 Check – in \n9:00 – 9:30 Introduction – Welcoming Remarks \n9:30 – 10:30 Plenary Speaker\, Camillo J. Taylor\, UPenn “Perception and Control for Autonomous Systems” \n10:30 – 10:45 Poster Spotlight Talks \n10:45 – 11:30 Coffee break & Poster Session \n11:30 – 12:30 Panel: RobotGPT: Current Trends and Future Directions in Robotics Foundation Models. Panelist: Kristin Dana\, Kostas Bekris\, Jingang Yi\, Industry Representatives \n12:30 – 1:30 Networking Lunch \n1:30 – 2:30 Panel: Unintended Consequences of Robotics Foundation Models. Panelist: Qiong Zhang\, Matthew Stone\, Clint Andrews\, Jacob Feldman \n2:30 – 3:15 Student Talks (SOCRATES NRT fellows/trainees) \n3:15 – 4:00 Robot Demos \nOptional: Walk over to the CS Robotics Lab on 1 Spring Street for demo \n4:00 – 5:00 Industry Consortium meeting at 1 Spring Street (by invitation for consortium members) For more information\, visit https://robotics.rutgers.edu/#workshop
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/rutgers-robotics-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum\, CSB\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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SUMMARY:Rutgers Robotics Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The workshop is held annually as part of the NSF National Research Traineeship SOCRATES (Socially Cognizant Robotics for a Technology Enhanced Society) at Rutgers. This annual robotics workshop is held for faculty\, students\, and industry representatives. The workshop will have both internal and external speakers as well as a poster session for students to present their robotics research. The workshop panels will discuss robots in the age of ChatGPT as well as new robot technologies and the social impact. Please join us in person on September 22\, 2023\, at the Civic Square Building (33 Livingston Ave\, New Brunswick\, NJ)   Registration is required. The workshop is free.  
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/rutgers-robotics-workshop/
LOCATION:Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum\, CSB\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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SUMMARY:A Conversation with New Jersey’s Flood Experts
DESCRIPTION:Join the New Jersey Climate Change Resource Center and the Rutgers University Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy’s Environmental Analysis and Communications Group in a discussion with flood hazard experts from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Learn more about recently adopted state regulations regarding flooding and stormwater management and hear about new regulations and guidance on the horizon. \nTHIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC\, BUT SPACE IS LIMITED AND REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. \nREGISTER HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftnG_SQKB3ZxrULwG3JNo2bw6QzTbi3U_lHPK841fLHWIm1w/viewform
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/a-conversation-with-new-jerseys-flood-experts/
LOCATION:Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum\, CSB\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T150000
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SUMMARY:Undergraduate Poster Presentations
DESCRIPTION:Schedule: https://go.rutgers.edu/ef43e5u6 \n9:00 AM- 10:30 AM; 11:00 AM-12:30 PM; 1:30 PM- 3PM; on Monday\, August 14th and Tuesday\, August 15th.\nLink to Poster Evaluations: https://go.rutgers.edu/postereval\nYou are encouraged to score the posters using this link. Twenty percent of their grade is determined by the audience. We also love when faculty ask questions at the end of the presentations. We hope you find a few minutes to drop by.\nIn-Person sessions: All sessions are in the Florio Special Events Forum at the Bloustein School.\nZoom link: https://rutgers.zoom.us/j/98334283463?pwd=cE81WUdIWmNqeS9lNzl0ODczNU45Zz09
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/undergrad-posters-2/
LOCATION:Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum\, CSB\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230814T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230814T150000
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SUMMARY:Undergraduate Poster Presentations
DESCRIPTION:Schedule: https://go.rutgers.edu/ef43e5u6 \n9:00 AM- 10:30 AM; 11:00 AM-12:30 PM; 1:30 PM- 3PM; on Monday\, August 14th and Tuesday\, August 15th.\nLink to Poster Evaluations: https://go.rutgers.edu/postereval\nYou are encouraged to score the posters using this link. Twenty percent of their grade is determined by the audience. We also love when faculty ask questions at the end of the presentations. We hope you find a few minutes to drop by.\nIn-Person sessions: All sessions are in the Florio Special Events Forum at the Bloustein School.\nZoom link: https://rutgers.zoom.us/j/98334283463?pwd=cE81WUdIWmNqeS9lNzl0ODczNU45Zz09
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/undergrad-posters/
LOCATION:Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum\, CSB\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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