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Arundathi AmirapuWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? I am deeply passionate about building equitable and sustainable urban environments through the use of data-driven policy making. While I knew I wanted to pursue a degree in urban planning, it was important to …
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5 takeaways: What Americans want from government reform… 1. A slight gain in public support Demand for major … Figure 1: The demand for government reform, 1997- October 2021 As …
Capstone Projects
Assessing Access to Healthy Food in Long Island CityThe East River Development Alliance (ERDA) engaged a Capstone team to research food security in the local community where ERDA works in Long Island City. This area includes the public housing developments of Queensbridge Houses, Astoria Houses, and …
Stories
Professor Ingrid Gould Ellen recognized by NYU Wagner with its Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion research awardNYU Wagner has awarded Ingrid Gould Ellen , the Paulette Goddard Professor of Urban Policy and Planning, its Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) research prize for the 2019-20 academic year. Part of NYU Wagner's schoolwide EDI plan , the recognition is …
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How a Wagner Associate Dean Helped Bring the AIDS Crisis to the Big Screen… will screen the film the evening of Saturday, December 1, which is World AIDS Day. Schachter shared his experiences …
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Safety in the 21st Century City: What is the relationship between fairness and safety?What is the future of criminal justice in NYC? How does NYC become even safer after the big declines? In this series of panel events, we will investigate what a safe city looks like and the role that actors outside of the criminal justice system can—and …
Capstone Projects
Osteoarthritis EducationHospital for Special Surgery (HSS), the number one nationally ranked orthopedic hospital, and a Magnet Designated Hospital, has identified a need to offer further nurse-driven community outreach programs. HSS requested a Capstone team to help incorporate …
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Pedestrian and Bicyclist Standards and Innovations in Large Central CitiesHow best to promote the use of bicycles and walking, while ensuring safety and sufficient mobility for motor vehicles, presents an ongoing challenge in many locales. For large central cities, the issues are particularly complex as they balance multiple …
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Message From the DeanWelcome to the NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service! I am delighted to serve as the Dean of NYU Wagner during this time of tremendous change and opportunity. I often say, as public servants, we run to the fire. At NYU Wagner, we …
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Subgroup Reporting and School Segregation: An Unhappy Pairing in the No Child Left Behind EquationAmy Ellen Schwartz, Leanna Stiefel, Colin Chellman …
Capstone Projects
Analysis of Hospital-Based Violence Intervention PlansThe New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) aims to protect and promote the health of all NYC residents. DOHMH supports Kings County Hospital, an NYC public hospital, in delivering a nationally-recognized hospital-based violence …
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Dean Polly Trottenberg and Governor Helder Barbalho of Pará, Brazil, Sign Memorandum of UnderstandingAs part of Climate Week NYC 2025, NYU Wagner Dean Polly Trottenberg and Governor Helder Barbalho of the State of Pará, Brazil, signed a memorandum of understanding, on September 24, signifying continued partnership between Wagner and Pará. Barbalho has …
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Alumni Spotlight: Mahima Sharda (MPA 2022)Where do you work? I currently work at Dasra, a philanthropic consultancy based in Mumbai, India. Describe your current job. In my role at Dasra, I contribute to the Research and Insights team, specializing in conducting comprehensive research and …
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NYC “Healthy Happy Meals” Bill: Potential Impact on Fast Food Purchases. Elbel B, Mijanovich T, Cantor J, Bragg MA. …
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PADM-GP.4112
Building Effective TeamsThis two-day course is designed to develop your ability to build, lead, and participate in high-performing teams. We will draw from the fields of psychology, management, strategy, and sociology to discuss best practices for designing, launching, …News
Event Recap: 28th Annual Kovner-Behrman Health ForumOn Thursday, April 10, NYU Wagner hosted the 28th Annual Kovner-Behrman Health Forum. Moderated by Dean Sherry Glied, the panel featured experienced health leaders Pamela Brier, former president and CEO of Maimonides Medical Center; Jeanne Lambrew, …
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BA-MPA and BA-MUP with Global Liberal StudiesInterested in a career in public service? As a Global Liberal Studies student, you already have an edge in the field with your global and interdisciplinary lens for problem-solving. Make a bigger impact by working toward Master’s in Public Administration …
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The Promise and Challenges of Incorporating Genetic Data into Longitudinal Social Science Surveys and ResearchIn this paper, I argue that social science and genomics can be integrated; however, the way this marriage is currently occurring rests on spurious methods and assumptions and, as a result, will yield few lasting insights. However, recent advances in both …
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Alumni Spotlight: Moses Mansu (MPA 2000)What motivated you to attend the Wagner School of Public Service and how did it impact your understanding of health and healthcare? I relocated from Ghana to the United States and went to work for the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Bureau …
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Accepting Your Offer … you will still be required to submit a nonrefundable $1,000 USD enrollment deposit upon the deferral request's … account with your NYU NetID and password you set in Step 1. B. Select the "Academics" tab. C. Select the "Albert" log …
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UPADM-GP.102
Introduction to Social ImpactIn an interconnected and rapidly evolving world, the concept of social impact has become central to addressing the most pressing challenges of our time. This course introduces students to the fundamentals of creating and evaluating social change through …Capstone Projects
Community Emergency Response Team… The areas the Capstone team chose to focus on were (1) an analysis of the current CERT program and trained teams, …