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Leanna Stiefel: Special-Ed Reform—Is It Working?… Professor Leanna Stiefel discusses her research on New York City's new approach to special education and what impact the reform may have on students. …
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Henry Hart Rice Urban Studies Fellowship… The fellowship provides full tuition support for one new student each year. The fellowship is named after Henry … throughout the US and Canada, but made his biggest impact on New York City real estate and urban planning. He was instrumental … works at the American Council of Engineering Companies of New York as the NYC Director of Government Relations where …
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Professor Martha E. Stark Receives NYU's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Faculty Award… of the Management Specialization, is a recipient of New York University’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Faculty … of Dr. King’s extensive global contributions in their research, teaching, leadership, and community-building … consist of NYU faculty who have made a substantial impact within the classroom, in advancing student research …
Capstone Projects
NYC Charter and Government Reform… The Citizens Union Foundation (CUF) is a nonprofit research, education and advocacy organization that monitors … actions of government, conducts research, and analyzes the impact of proposed public policy and legislation at the city … of Tammany Hall to the institution of term limits, New York City's municipal government has undergone …
Alumni In Action
Jan Luis Mendez Garcia… current job and how your role contributes to making an impact. I currently work at the New York City Independent Office, a publicly funded agency … for conducting nonpartisan, self-directed policy research and analysis on a host of New York City policy …
Capstone Projects
Evaluating the Impact of an Educational Enrichment Program on Young Students and their Community in Adama, Ethiopia… is a nonprofit international organization based out of New York City and Adama, Ethiopia that seeks to combat these … The organization sought an evaluation of their program’s impact on their students and community before moving forward. The Capstone team conducted in-depth research on after-school education, evaluation tools, and …
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Professor Ingrid Gould Ellen recognized by NYU Wagner with its Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion research award… and Planning, its Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) research prize for the 2019-20 academic year. Part of NYU … Vouchers Improve Academic Performance? Evidence From New York City.” It was published in the Journal of Policy … of Ellen’s research colleagues. The article examines the impact of housing choice vouchers on children’s educational …
Capstone Projects
EXPANDING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT… Citizens Committee for Children of New York (CCCNY) is a New York City-based nonprofit that … its civic engagement techniques, widen the reach of its impact, and inform the development of an online advocacy hub. The team conducted a literature review to research best engagement practices, including digital usage, …
Faculty Profile
Rae Zimmerman… Rae Zimmerman is Research Professor and Professor Emerita of Planning and Public Administration at New York University's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of … water; climate change and extreme events; environmental impact assessment; environmental planning; and emergency and …
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AVs in NYC: A Policy Framework… While the reality of autonomous vehicles in New York City remains several years away, this timeline grants us … and civic organizations, and academia. In addition, the research team conducted a quantitative study of equitable …
Alumni In Action
Kate Slevin… choose Wagner for graduate school? I was working at the New York City Parks Department and was attracted to the … keeping my full-time job. 2. How did being in New York impact your professional journey? The energy and intelligence … of supertall towers and fixing Penn Station. Both involve research, meetings with key stakeholders, and developing …
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Dean Polly Trottenberg and Governor Helder Barbalho of Pará, Brazil, Sign Memorandum of Understanding… and several other members of their teams. The group was in New York City for Climate Week 2025, as Brazil prepares to host the … “It’s so terrific that we’re here on Climate Week in New York, and thank you for all your work and leadership on … of Urban Planning and Public Service Salo Coslovsky, whose research focuses on forest-friendly economic development in …
Capstone Projects
Investigating the Public Health Implications of Snap Funding Cuts… The Food Bank for New York City (Food Bank), a nonprofit social services … a comprehensive literature review and meta-analysis of research related to food insecurity and the aforementioned … Food Bank for New York City …
Capstone Projects
RETHINKING COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT AN EQUITABLE RECOVERY OF SMALL BUSINESSES… The New York City Department of Small Business Services’ Neighborhood … of color. NDD engaged a Capstone team to assess the impact of COVID-19 on small businesses in heavily impacted … NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES …
Alumni In Action
Sam Berzok… current job and how your role contributes to making an impact. I am an Analyst at Moody's Ratings. In the Public … to analyze policy and finance issues through the lens of New York. Though I knew I wanted to pursue the MPA-PNP … finance. The Capstone project also prepared me for group research which I conduct in my current role. How did your …
Capstone Projects
9/11: The Response to the World Trade Center Attacks… This research paper compared the experiences of recipients and … bifurcated social and economic class structure in New York City (NYC). On one side, there is a contingent of a … Independent Research …
Capstone Projects
Transitioning to an Electric Bus Fleet… MTA New York City Transit (NYCT) is the largest public transportation … New York City Transit …
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DETERMINING GOVERNMENT INDIRECT COST RATES FOR NYC'S HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS… UJA-Federation of New York (UJA) identifies and meets the needs of New Yorkers … work of UJA, government indirect cost policies, and their impact on nonprofit organizations. The team then gathered … scan, interviews, and financial analysis. This research culminated in policy recommendations encouraging the …
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Projects - ICIS… from the National Science Foundation. ICIS engages in research, education, and outreach in infrastructure, … Systems, Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, New York University, 295 Lafayette Street, 2nd floor, New … toxics (MSATs) is part of federal and state environmental impact assessment procedures. The purpose of the project was …
Alumni In Action
Vrunda Vaghela… the context that I was in search of. How did being in New York impact your professional journey? As many say, New York City … work through fellowships, internships, and research projects to influence city policies. Working with …
Capstone Projects
Building a Foundation for Organizational and Programmatic Evaluation… studied the historical context and implementation of the Impact Schools Initiative (led by the NYPD and Department of Education) in New York City and how effective it has/has not been in … The team has provided their client organization with a research report and an annotated bibliography of research …
Capstone Projects
Building a Foundation for Organizational and Programmatic Evaluation… studied the historical context and implementation of the Impact Schools Initiative (led by the NYPD and Department of Education) in New York City and how effective it has/has not been in … The team has provided their client organization with a research report and an annotated bibliography of research …
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Publications - ICIS… for Flexibility in Extreme Events,” Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board … Admissions and Ambient Air Pollutant Concentrations in New York City,” Journal of Environmental Protection , Vol. 3 No. …
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Presentations… Vulnerabilities, and Human Behavior, Selected Research Findings” [update from May 18 2022 TRB AMR10 … Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction (CSIC) New York City, Cornell University’s Tech Campus on Roosevelt … Zimmerman, C. Restrepo, Z. S. Naphtali and J.S. Simonoff, “Impact of Infrastructure Trends & Issues on Public …