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Capstone Projects
Analyzing the Impact of the 2008 Financial Crisis on the Field of National Social Justice Philanthropy… Concerned that the full impact of the 2008 financial crisis has not yet been felt in the field of social justice … to study, created an interview tool, conducted background research and financial modeling on the study population, … Analyzing the Impact of the 2008 Financial Crisis on the Field of National …
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Your Education… flexible program which emphasizes rigorous, cutting-edge research. Learn More … Expand your impact by earning a dual degree—and do it in a condensed …
Faculty Profile
Robert Lieberthal… LLC, he partners with clients to design and implement high-impact economic models, fraud detection methodologies, and … a department manager at MITRE, a leading Federally Funded Research and Development Center operator. He joined MITRE …
Alumni In Action
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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The IRB Initiative… pieces on the apparent mismatch between social science research and the federal regulations/IRB system. It also … IRB purview , and clarification about what it means for research to be "exempt" from the regulations. A separate … Ethics: Beyond the IRB Much of our professional work does not fall under IRB purview. Yet that work should be conducted …
Stories
First-gen MPA student brings passion for positive change back to her roots… Experience Fund , this summer Tracy is the Policy and Research Fellow at the Greater Louisville Project, an … so that it lights a fire in the city government’s belly to not make excuses anymore.” The Greater Louisville Project is … at which Tracy hopes she can make the greatest impact. “They essentially act as a check on the city …
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#MyWagnerLife: Ashley Putnam (MPA-PNP)… (@AshleyAPutnam) December 5, 2014 New York City has a right to #shelter , meaning that the #homeless have a right to a place to sleep. #mywagnerlife — Ashley Putnam … For more information on Professor Elcott (his background, research, and courses he teaches), check out …
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Health Degree Programs at NYU Wagner… (MHA) all prepare you to make a long and lasting impact on the health sector. Learn more about what makes each … where students work for an outside organization or conduct research on a pressing social question An immersive, …
News
Undergrads Win Recognition for Policy Proposal to Ease NYC’s Housing Shortage… at New York University’s annual Undergraduate Research Conference on May 5. Jeremy Cheung, Aaron Reuben, … supply of affordable rentals. ADU’s have little or no impact on the physical character of a neighborhood as they do not require construction of taller, multi-unit apartment …
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#MyWagnerLife: Takiema Bunche Smith (EMPA)… tomorrow! I'm surrounded by beautiful scenery & imp't research. — Takiema Bunche Smith (@connect4mation) March 31, … @NYUWagner Er, some of my tips for juggling are about what not to do- I learned that lesson well (1) #MyWagnerLife — … has been so exciting. Final ?: What’s your passion? What impact do you hope to make? #MyWagnerLife — NYU Wagner …
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Student Spotlight: My Nguyen (MPA 2024)… Student Association (FGSA) and with a background in research and advocacy, My Nguyen (MPA 2024) is on a journey to reshape the systems that impact the lives of individuals and communities, driven by a … is finding camaraderie and comfort in knowing that I am not alone in my journey as a first-generation student. For …
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NYU Wagner Urban Planning Capstone Team Develops Interactive Geospatial Tool… of their client, the team submitted an abstract of their research findings to the International Society of City and … its findings and selected the team to submit a full research paper, which they modified from their Capstone report. The outcome was publication of the team’s research paper entitled “Better Buses Equity Assessment …
Publication
Driving Social Change: How to Solve the World's Toughest Problems… and replace the prevailing wisdom. Based on the latest research from author, professor, and Washington Post online … Light, we must concentrate on every driver possible, not just the ones we can see. To that end, the book … even more extraordinary is the creation of durable social impact through whatever means necessary. Driving Social …
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WORLD CITIES PROJECT… top-ranking medical schools, institutes of bio-medical research, and public health infrastructure. Likewise, they … providing services to elderly citizens and recognizing the impact of an aging population differ considerably. WCP … room. History of the Project WCP originated as a joint research project between the International Longevity Center …
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Social Change Leadership Practices… Rural Organizing Project (ROP) in Oregon. New York, NY: Research Center for Leadership in Action. Available in … y Rural Organizing Project (ROP) en Oregon. New York, NY: Research Center for Leadership in Action. Hufford, Mary T., … in North Central Philadelphia 2004-2005. New York, NY: Research Center for Leadership in Action. Available in …
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Presentations… Vulnerabilities, and Human Behavior, Selected Research Findings” [update from May 18 2022 TRB AMR10 presentation] P23-20259, Transportation Research Board 102nd Annual Meeting, Event 4019: A Spirited … Zimmerman, C. Restrepo, Z. S. Naphtali and J.S. Simonoff, “Impact of Infrastructure Trends & Issues on Public …
Alumni In Action
Owen Stone… of the best MPA programs in the nation, and it is located right in the heart of New York City. If you can make it … International governments; we have world-class health and research institutions, as well as the thriving finance, … are formed and implemented, and how to leverage collective impact models. My public sector finance courses underpinned …
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Announcing the 2021 Herbert Roback Scholarship Winners… to increase state minimum wages. This spring, as a research assistant at the NYU Furman Center, she contributed research and writing to the Furman Center's collection of … who craft them, and the researchers who study their impact. Celebrate this year’s winners at the 2021 National …
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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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Showing Up: Disparities in Chronic Absenteeism between Students with and without Disabilities in Traditional Public Schools… with disabilities (SWDs), has received little attention in research or policy. Particularly troubling is the dearth of research into the patterns of absences for SWDs and GENs who … attendance, among other non-achievement outcomes, are not the primary focus of IDEA, our findings point to how some …
Faculty Profile
Valentina Melikhova… focus lies in helping create education and public service impact through data analysis, research, and human-centered design. As a Senior Research & Reporting Manager at Relay Graduate School of …
Capstone Projects
ADVANCING MUSIC EDUCATION IN SOUTHEAST QUEENS… a literature review synthesizing the significance and impact of music education, qualitative data on the state and … support increased music education. The team presented its research to key stakeholders—task force members, educators, …
Alumni In Action
Erin Longbothum… Jamaica, Queens to identify issues related to foreclosure not currently being addressed and to come up with innovative … talented and thoughtful, so I am excited to see their research fully actualized. I have also sat in on a housing … things about my job is that I get to see the direct impact of my work. I can purchase a home that is blighting a …