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Chicago's Disposable-Bag Tax is Working, Study Finds… The findings, from a joint study by Homonoff, ideas42 (a research organization), and the University of Chicago’s … by the Mayor’s Office in Chicago to assess the early impact of the new law, which, like New York’s unavailing … their behavior,” explains Professor Homonoff. Previous research has shown that offering financial rewards to …
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MUP - International Development Planning Specialization… capstone The Capstone Program, a year-long consulting or research project, puts you out in the world resolving a … I & II or CAP-GP 3148 & 3149 Capstone: Advanced Research Projects in Quantitative Analysis I & II …
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Diana Sera… Analysis and Evaluation, Estimating Impacts in Policy Research, Global Health Governance, Microeconomics, Multiple …
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Student Spotlight: Semina Kosti-Stavri (MPA/MBA 2026)… English and Greek to immigrants. Seeing the transformative impact of the organization’s work – and my role within it – … my aspiration for a career focused on driving social impact. For my undergraduate studies, I attended NYU Gallatin … multi-stakeholder engagement, and extensive industry research. Through my work at NYBC, I was able to develop …
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Charles Cohen… building. I chose Wagner because it allowed me to work, research, and learn in New York City, the greatest metropolis … was something I really wanted. Please describe what impact you hope to make through your career and/or organization? I hope that I can make a real impact on the overall accessibility of the city's subway and …
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Christina Aguila… an ideal learning environment. How did being in New York impact your professional journey? Working and living in New … me useful concepts to build on as I currently conduct research for communities and companies engaged in a …
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Paula Sevilla Núñez… team studied the housing policy context in Uganda, and the research that I conducted for the capstone project continues … housing allow ALL people to flourish. For this, we combine research with policy facilitation and advocacy, and one of … faculty members and alumni. Looking ahead, what broader impact do you hope to achieve through your role at Hub for …
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Student Spotlight: Judy Huynh (MUP 2024)… justice and developing leaders who can make a positive impact in their communities. This corresponds with my … numerous opportunities to learn about urban policy and its impact on people's lives. As a student at Wagner, I will have … including internships, networking opportunities, and research facilities that will enable me to develop my skills …
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Measuring the built environment for physical activity: State of the science… built—environment and physical activity. To understand the impact of the built environment on physical activity, the … so further development is needed. In particular, further research is needed to improve the technical quality of …
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The Use of SchoolWide Bonus Incentives on Educational Outcomes… particular students make. The Capstone team analyzed the impact of the program to determine what effect, if any, … (Research) …
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Creating Sustainable Solutions in Developing Countries through Gender Equality… World Bank, Handaa Enkh-Amgalan supported the analysis and research of the organization’s impact evaluation projects focusing on women's economic … “My understanding of how to effectively research, analyze, and disseminate complex economic findings … and provided the office with a structured way of promoting research uptake,” Handaa explained. Before Handaa worked to …
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Alumni Spotlight: Mahima Sharda (MPA 2022)… your current job. In my role at Dasra, I contribute to the Research and Insights team, specializing in conducting comprehensive research and distilling complex data to produce actionable …
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2020 AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS… looks forward to continuing to scale Embrace Her Legacy's impact after graduating from NYU Wagner in May 2020. … government fellowships, allowing Kyleigh to amplify her impact on public policy across the country. … Alexis contributes to ongoing discussions and critical research on housing and neighborhoods. She will use this …
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Study at NYU Wagner Finds Significant Health Care Impact Among Low-Wage Adults from NYC Paid Sick Leave Requirement… preventative health services. Dr. Koo is a Post-Doctoral Research Assistant and Adjunct Professor at NYU Wagner. Glied … Study at NYU Wagner Finds Significant Health Care Impact Among Low-Wage Adults from NYC Paid Sick Leave …
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"We Can’t Stop Neighborhoods from Changing"… Urban Policy and Planning at NYU Wagner, is exploring the impact of rising rents in major cities of the U.S., including … Ellen’s work on housing affordability continues to make an impact nationally. Her latest study –featured in a Jan. 5, … In your research, what do you mean by gentrification? At a general …
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Jane Bartman… and diverse, offering me the chance to make a positive impact on communities and the environment through strategic … in the fields of urban planning and public service. What impact do you hope to make through your career and/or … of Climate and Environmental Justice and independent research on sustainable real estate development. As life …
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Student Spotlight: Jeremy Haoqing Zhu (MPA 2024)… developments and China's public hospitals. The potential impact of such models is noteworthy, as they can incentivize … transitioning from compliance-focused work to market research. However, this shift empowered me to approach … either academically or professionally who want to make an impact in health? The reason we are studying MPA-HPAM …
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Alumni gather to discuss Affordable Housing Policy in the 21st Century… as the Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research at the US Department of Housing and Urban … around New York City's public housing policies that impact communities I serve because of respective Wagner …
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Alumni Spotlight: Coryn Grange (MPA 2021)… the heart of Coryn Grange’s (MPA 2021) work. As a current research associate with the Voting Rights Program at the … ruling which severely weakened the Voting Rights Act. The research in the articles was used during the testimony by the …
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Study Finds New York City's Small High School Reform "Lifted All Boats"… large or small, old or new. The study, examining the impact of former Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s much-debated … Education and Social Policy (IESP), a Wagner-Steinhardt research center. Matthew Wiswall, an assistant professor …
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NYU experts address issues for tackling opioid crisis from wide range of perspectives… and Co-Director of the NIH Center for Drug Use and HIV Research at NYU; and Paul Testa, Chief Medical Information … field,” Dean Glied said. Finally, the panel discussed the impact of federal action on the opioid crisis. They agreed … declaration of a public health emergency hadn’t had a big impact, and instead pointed to Medicaid and CDC research …
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Calorie Labeling, Fast Food Purchasing and Restaurant Visits… controlled studies are needed to examine the longer term impact of labeling as it becomes national law. …
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SPRING 2022 LEAD & PARKE Fellows … leadership to implement digital campaigns, conduct research and assist with community outreach and … voting rights legislation across the country and does research for HeadCount’s Save the Vote campaign. … psychology. His goal is to influence public policy using a research-based interdisciplinary approach focusing on …
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NYU Wagner Labor Initiative is Launched to Explore Role of State and Local Government in Protecting and Advancing Workers’ Rights… launched the NYU Wagner Labor Initiative , a new hub of research and practice that will focus on the role and powers … on important issues and policies affecting workers through research, public forums, and training activities,” said NYU … Director of Local Progress and the Local Progress Impact Lab, said, “Terri has been an invaluable partner to …