AI Legislation & State Preparedness

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping state governance, with AI-related legislation skyrocketing from just over 200 bills in 2023 to nearly 700 in 2024. Ojobo Agbo Eje, a Data Science MS student at Rutgers University-Camden, collaborated with co-authors on The State AI Preparedness Project, a publication developed through the New Jersey State Policy Lab. This publication… continue reading

Understanding Anger & Dislike

What drives anger, and how does it differ from interpersonal dislike? These questions are at the center of Anger and Interpersonal Dislike, a chapter featured in Emotion Theory: The Routledge Comprehensive Guide (2024). The work reviews theory and research to explore the distinct causes, components, effects, and functions of these emotions. The chapter was authored… continue reading

Research, Policy, & Community: Inside the Walter Rand Institute’s Mission

The Senator Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs focuses on tackling essential social and community issues in Southern New Jersey. Renowned for its role in influencing policy through thorough research and data analysis, the institute makes substantial contributions in vital areas such as health and transportation. In this episode of the Recording Rutgers Podcast, Kristin… continue reading

Exploring Campus Support Services & Student-Led Initiatives to Advocate for Change

Domestic violence awareness takes center stage in this episode of the Recording Rutgers Podcast. Laura Luciano, Associate Director of the Rutgers University-Camden Office for Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance (VPVA), shares insights into campus services and initiatives. Rosemarie Anderson, a second-year Criminal Justice MA student, discusses her research into essential resources for those impacted by… continue reading