AI and Small Businesses in Middlesex County, New Jersey

Researchers conducted an exploratory study to examine small businesses’ AI use, with a focus on women- and minority-owned firms in Middlesex.

The Current Landscape of Higher Education in New Jersey

A new report from NJSPL examined recent practices in postsecondary education among the states with the highest educational attainment rates.

AI Policies and Scientific Expertise in State Legislatures

The project researched STEM expertise among state-level policymakers and legislative activity as well as state preparedness in the artificial intelligence field.

Report Release: Identifying Historical Water Bodies in NJ

Researcher Jonathan DeLura published a new report in which he identified and created a dataset of historical water bodies in New Jersey that have been altered by human development.

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The goal of the New Jersey Policy Lab is to conduct rigorous evidence-based research to improve the quality of data used by state policy experts in designing, implementing, and evaluating state policies and programs that address the needs of New Jersey communities. The New Jersey Policy Lab will leverage a robust network of collaborators to craft innovative and equitable public policy solutions that are sensitive to the needs of our state’s diverse population.

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The New Jersey State Policy Lab assists the State of New Jersey and its many communities in the design, implementation, and evaluation of state policies and programs by conducting rigorous evidence-based research that considers equity, efficiency, and efficacy of public policies and programs in holistic and innovative ways.

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The New Jersey State Policy Lab regularly solicits proposals for policy analysis from scholars throughout the Garden State, evaluates and selects proposals for funding, and then works with project leaders to publish blogs throughout their research process along with a final report in conclusion of their findings.