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Alumnus Jason Franklin selected as Chronicle of Philanthropy "40 under 40" honoreeNYU Wagner alumnus Jason Franklin (PhD, 2014) has been named to The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s “40 under 40” honor roll of innovators at the intersection of philanthropy and public service. Franklin, whose doctoral work at the Wagner school explored …
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Commuting to Manhattan, A study of residence location trends for Manhattan workers from 2002 to 2009Manhattan, a global center of finance, culture, fashion and media, harnesses a workforce of 2 million people. Regionally, Manhattan is the business hub for the New York metropolitan area, with commuters entering the city every morning from the other four …
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The role of air pollution in asthma and other pediatric morbiditiesA growing body of research supports the role of outdoor air pollutants in acutely aggravating chronic diseases in children, and suggests that the pollutants may have a role in the development of these diseases. This article reviews the biologic basis of …
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Lucia GoyenHow did being in New York impact your professional journey? Without Wagner and New York, I truly do not believe that I would be where I am today nor would I have had the experiences I did. Being here allowed me to intern at two wonderful, top-level …
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The Hidden Regulations Behind Streets The suburban garage: The birthplace of Nirvana and the Ramones. The hallowed ground on which so many Silicon Valley behemoths got their starts. And, for the rest of us, the dark, dingy graveyard where we’ve abandoned countless lawn mowers, as-seen-on-tv …
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Development and Validation of a Brief Pediatric Screen for Asthma and Allergies Among ChildrenBackground: Asthma is the most common disease of childhood, but the recognition and detection remain poor, especially among schoolchildren. There has been an increase in the number of instruments available to detect the risk of asthma earlier in children. …
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Undergrads Win Recognition for Policy Proposal to Ease NYC’s Housing ShortageA team of undergraduate students majoring in Public Policy won “Best Panel Presentation” at New York University’s annual Undergraduate Research Conference on May 5. Jeremy Cheung, Aaron Reuben, William Wang, and Tiffany Wong captured the recognition of …
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Meet the OCS Staff Rachel DuBois, Director As Director of Career Services, Rachel is committed to connecting NYU Wagner students and alumni with the networks, resources, and opportunities they need to make significant and sustainable impact. This dynamic role allows her to …
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Baltimore: Black and BeyondIn light of the recent events in Baltimore, MD, and around the country, the Wagner Black Student Association (BSA) hosted a forum on May 5 titled "Baltimore, Black and Beyond," to reflect, discuss, and provide direction for students and community members. …
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After September 11, 2001 - The Impact of Terrorism on Lower Manhattan Business Relocation PatternsOn September 11, 2001, business in Lower Manhattan changed in a way that no one ever expected. The attacks destroyed and damaged approximately 40 percent of Lower Manhattan's commercial space and immediately cost downtown the temporary loss of 114,000 …
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Social Change LeadershipJennifer Dodge, Amparo Hofmann-Pinilla, Angela Beard and Caitlin Murphy, February 2013. Beyond Foundation Funding: Revenue-Generating Strategies for Sustainable Social Change. Ospina, Sonia. Leadership for Social Change: Contributions for a Contemporary …
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New York Transportation JournalThis issue of the New York Transportation Journal explores the theme of change, on a number of levels and perspectives. We have just concluded an historic election cycle which has brought significant political change to the nation. Recent developments in …
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Designing a Performance Measurement System for the City of NewburghThe City of Newburgh, a town of 30,000 residents located on the Hudson River about 60 miles north of New York City, requested assistance in measuring its government performance. The Capstone team partnered with the City; Pattern for Progress, a local …
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Jason FranklinHow did being in New York impact your professional journey? Being in NYC was a critical part of my professional journey, from the chance to help design the 9/11 grants program to help arts groups in Lower Manhattan rebuild to the general access to …
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A New White Flight? The Dynamics of Neighborhood Change in the 1980sThe rapid rise in immigration over the past few decades has transformed the American social landscape, while the need to understand its impact on society has led to a burgeoning research literature. Predominantly non-European and of varied cultural, …
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Curricular ResourcesBringing salmon back to the Columbia river: How Native American tribes are implementing a wa- tershed-wide plan. Columbia River Inter-tribal Fish Commission. The Electronic Hallway and Research Center for Leadership in Action . By Jennifer Dodge and …
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Dean's Council Wemimo Abbey (WAG ’15) Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Esusu Financial, Inc. Wemimo grew up in the slums of Lagos, Nigeria and came to the United States when he was 17 years old. He and his mother struggled to receive a loan without a …
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Your Alumni News for July 2017Dear Alumni, I hope this finds you well. In May, we celebrated and welcomed 372 new graduates to the alumni community at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Delivering the convocation address, Patrick Gaspard, Vice President of the Open Society Foundations …
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Presentations… secure-abstracts.com/AAG%20Annual%20Meeting%202019/sessions-gallery/23736; … ecure-abstracts.com/AAG%20Annual%20Meeting%202019/abstracts-gallery/18697 January 14, 2019. “Physical Security Strategies …
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Thank You Alumni 2017Thank you for everything that you have done to help make NYU Wagner a stronger, more vibrant, and impactful community. In 2017, alumni gave back to NYU Wagner in a great number of ways; by joining the host committee for ALUMNite and making a financial …
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MUP Links and ResourcesA Web of Information For more information about urban planning, consider these online resources: American Planning Association - The American Planning Association is a non-profit public interest and research organization representing 30,000 practicing …
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David Bohnett Public Service FellowshipOVERVIEW The Bohnett Fellowship, sponsored by the David Bohnett Foundation, allows outstanding master's students the opportunity to engage in the challenges of governing at the city level. The Bohnett Fellowship Program provides a full tuition scholarship …
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Your Alumni News for April 2017Dear Alumni, I hope this finds you well. It was great to see so many of you at AlumNite , and I want to thank those who attended and supported this year’s event. We welcomed nearly 200 alumni, faculty, staff, donors, and friends for an engaging evening …
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Seun OwolabiCan you tell us about your employer and job responsibilities? I work in development and fundraising at North Star Fund. As a social justice organization and community foundation, we provide grants in New York City and the Hudson Valley. In my role, I …