February 8, 2023

Black History Month

Students, faculty and staff at Rutgers will celebrate Black History Month with a wide range of cultural and educational activities across the university. Check out the listing of events.

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Justice for Tyree Nichols

A Rutgers-Camden criminologist says systemic changes in policing require more than racial diversity measures.

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NJ ACTS Badge - Registration Now Open!

Interested in an Entry-level Position

as a Study Coordinator?

This 6-week online and asynchronous academic badge can prepare you for a new career. Developed by the School of Health Professions in conjunction with the New Jersey Alliance for Clinical and Translational Sciences (NJ ACTS), the badge is especially designed to introduce individuals to the responsibilities, knowledge, and tasks performed by entry-level Clinical Research Coordinators.

A 6-Week Program Covering the Following Training Areas:

• Scientific Concepts and Research Design
• Ethical & Participant Safety Considerations
• Investigational Products Development & Regulation
• Clinical Study Operations and Site Management
• Data Management & Informatics

Register Here

For more information about the Clinical Research Coordinator Level-1 Badge visit: https://njacts.rbhs.rutgers.edu/education-training/workforce-development/crc-badge/ 

Any questions and concerns?

Contact Yasheca Ebanks, NJ ACTS Project Manager at yebanks@shp.rutgers.edu

2023 AARP Community Challenge Q&A Webinar

February 8, 2pm ET

AARP Livable Communities is hosting a webinar that will describe the 2023 Community Challenge grant program, explain the application process, highlight the work of a few past grantees who jump-started long-term changes in their communities, and answer applicant questions.

Health Policy Research Scholars

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation 

Applications are open for the next cohort of Health Policy Research Scholars.

Are you a doctoral student who is passionate about influencing public policy to create healthier, more equitable communities? 

Health Policy Research Scholars is a leadership program for full-time doctoral students across diverse disciplines and backgrounds who center equity in their research. As an HPRS participant, you'll:

-Gain access to the tools, insights, and diversity of mentors needed to accelerate and distinguish your research.

-Receive an annual award of up to $30,000.

-Become a part of a tightly knit network of visionary change agents.

   Applications are due March 15, 2023. Learn more here.

Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School’s Department of Pediatrics has a website with multilingual resources about COVID-19 vaccines for children and young adults. Resources are available in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Tagalog, Hindi, and Korean, the top six languages spoken in New Jersey.

New Jersey COVID-19 Information Hub: The State of New Jersey has put together a list of resources about the COVID-19 virus including testing sites, signs and symptoms, and FAQs about social services. 

You can find community-based and local COVID-19 testing site locations and hours here.

Visit New Jersey’s COVID-19 Vaccine Registration site to pre-register for the vaccine. New Jersey's Covid-19 Vaccine Appointment Call Center can be reached at 855-568-0545.