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Todd RufoHow did your experiences at NYU Wagner prepare you for your career? I went to grad school to focus on how cities, neighborhoods and economics change and evolve, and understand the strongest levers to affect that change. I’m not naturally a student and …
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Financial Access InitiativeThe Financial Access Initiative (FAI) is a research center working at the intersection of financial inclusion, development, and poverty. We focus on exploring how financial services can better meet the needs and improve the lives of poor households. FAI …
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Bachelor's-Master's Program PortalBachelor's-Master's eligibility requirements Policies Credit Requirement On our Bachelor's-Master's track, you can complete up to 21 of the required 45 credits (7 courses) for the MPA or MUP. Wagner graduate credits that you earn as an undergraduate may …
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In memoriam: Adjunct Assistant Professor for Urban Planning William WheelerWe note with great sadness the passing, on Oct. 27, of William Wheeler, who taught and inspired students at NYU Wagner as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Urban Planning. He was an engaging, enthusiastic, and illuminative colleague and friend. Professor …
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Andre MartinezWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? I chose Wagner because of the faculty. Everyone I worked with and studied under had an incredible amount of knowledge (practical and academic) of international development and an impressive network, which …
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Melissa Grober-MorrowWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? I was working full-time at New York Cares and really liked my job, so I was looking for part-time graduate school programs. I weighed a few options: MBA programs vs. MPA programs, public vs. private …
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Maia HyaryHOW DID YOU FIND YOUR FIRST POST-WAGNER JOB? While studying at Wagner, I became passionate about food policy and wanted to find a post-graduate position that allowed me to work in that field. I had worked closely with several professors who were aware of …
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Low Rates of Adoption and Implementation of Rapid HIV Testing in Substance Use Disorder Treatment ProgramsINTRODUCTION: Rapid HIV testing (RHT) greatly increases the proportion of clients who learn their test results. However, existing studies have not examined the adoption and implementation of RHT in programs treating persons with substance use disorders, …
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GREENWAY CONNECTIVITY PLANThe Jersey City Department of Infrastructure, Division of Transportation Planning (DTP) oversees the planning and development of a well-functioning and safe transportation system. Jersey City’s 2019 Let’s Ride JC Bicycle Master Plan called for more than …
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Undergraduate Offerings Our world is becoming increasingly complex and interconnected—as are the challenges we’re facing. Issues such as urbanization, healthcare, social justice, and inequality call for a new generation of public service leaders who can develop smart solutions …
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The CBO’s Crystal Ball: How Well Did It Forecast the Effects of the Affordable Care Act?The Congressional Budget Office (CBO), a nonpartisan agency of Congress, made official projections of the Affordable Care Act’s impact on insurance coverage rates and the costs of providing subsidies to consumers purchasing health plans in the insurance …
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The Organizational Performance InitiativePaul C. Light , Founding Principal Investigator The Organizational Performance Initiative is designed to help organizations respond to the increased uncertainty that surrounds their missions. The Initiative focuses on helping all organizations in all …
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The Effect of Immigrant Communities on Foreign-Born Student AchievementThis paper explores the effect of the human capital characteristics of co-ethnic immigrant communities on foreign-born students’ math achievement. We use data on New York City public school foreign-born students from 39 countries merged with census data …
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The Intergenerational Transmission of ContextThis article draws on the extensive literature on economic and social mobility in America to examine intergenerational contextual mobility, defined as the degree to which inequalities in neighborhood environments persist across generations. PSID data are …
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Perceived Family and Peer Transactions and Self-Esteem Among Urban Early AdolescentsThis research extends previous work that identified groups of youth characterized by profiles of perceived family and peer transactions. Predictions derived from self-enhancement and self-consistency theories concerning how such transactions might relate …
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Which 'Broken Windows' Matter? School, Neighborhood, and Family Characteristics Associated with Youth's Feelings of UnsafetyYoung people’s fears of victimization and feelings of unsafety constitute a serious and pervasive public health problem and appear to be associated with different factors than actual victimization. Our analysis of a population-based telephone survey of …
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Data Analytics Training Program Draws 60 Enrollees in its Inaugural YearThe inaugural cohort of the Executive Program in Applied Data Analytics includes 60 enrollees from three countries and 11 states—a diverse array of skilled professionals working for local, state, and federal agencies, according to its New York University …
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Enhancing a Results Framework and Developing a Theory of ChangeThe United Nations Department of Political Affairs (UNDPA) plays an integral role in the United Nations’ efforts to prevent and resolve deadly conflict around the world. UNDPA monitors and assesses global political developments to detect potential crises …
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The Effect of Tax and Expenditure Limitations on Revenue Volatility: Evidence from ColoradoMuch of the research on tax and expenditure limitations (TELs) focuses on the impact that limits have on the size of the public sector or the distribution of expenditures at the state and local levels. While these results shed light on the extent to which …
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Estimating the Impact of Street Cuts on Pavement LongevityThe New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) works to provide safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods, and to maintain and enhance the transportation infrastructure. Pavement management is a key part of this …
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A Comparative Program Analysis of New York Schools and their Russian and Chinese CounterpartsInternational Education and Resource Network (iEARN) is a nonprofit organization made up of over 20,000 schools in more than 115 countries. iEARN empowers teachers and students to collaborate virtually using the Internet and other new communication …
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A Home of Ones Own: An Evaluation of Housing Stability PlusHousing Stability Plus (HSP) is a rental assistance program designed to facilitate the process of moving homeless clients out of shelter and into permanent housing. Launched in December 2004, the program includes several innovative features. Most notably, …
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New York-Presbyterian Hospital Ambulatory Care NetworkThe resident had the opportunity to work with several managers at the Ambulatory Care Network (ACN) , which is clustered around Weill Cornell Medical Center and Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center. The residents projects spanned across the areas of …
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Comparative Study of Back-To-Work and Aftercare ProgramsThe Soho Partnership operates under the auspices of ACE, the Association of Community Employment Programs for the Homeless. The Soho Partnership was established in 1992 to provide employment training and life skills-building to homeless men and women in …