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About Leadership in Action at WagnerNo one individual, organization, or sector is capable of addressing the pressing issues of today’s shared-power world. Shifting geopolitical and digital landscapes require that we move beyond traditional "heroic" conceptions of leaders to instead …
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Conference & Competition FundingParticipating in professional conferences and case competitions can significantly enhance a student’s understanding of their industry and provide valuable networking opportunities. NYU Wagner prioritizes funding for professional development opportunities …
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Beyond a leader-centered approach: Practicing leadership capabilities for collaborationOver 30 students from various degree programs across NYU Wagner deepened their capacity for impactful leadership through the Fall 2017 Collaborative Leadership Laboratory, Co-Lead Lab . The program emphasizes the value of moving beyond leader-centered …
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Mental retardation and prenatal methylmercury toxicityMethylmercury (MeHg) is a developmental neurotoxicant; exposure results principally from consumption of seafood contaminated by mercury (Hg). In this analysis, the burden of mental retardation (MR) associated with methylmercury exposure in the 2000 U.S. …
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James StratfordAs the Executive Director of the NYC Young Men’s Initiative, can you share insights into your role and your key responsibilities in day-to-day operations? I am a product of the Bronx, New York. I grew up in and out of poverty and received assistance …
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PADM-GP.2407
Advocacy LabAdvocacy Lab is for those who could imagine working in national or local advocacy organizations that make change happen or anyone who wants to understand the art of issue advocacy as a theory and method of social change. An advocacy campaign attempts to …Faculty Profile
J. Renay LoperJ. Renay Loper centers people as an impact strategist driven by catalyzing change and leveraging the power of strategic partnerships across sectors to shift systems that address complex social problems and injustice in communities, globally. Currently, …
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PhD Student Wins Research Grant from The Horowitz Foundation for Social PolicyNYU Wagner student Robert Collinson has been awarded a $7,500 grant by The Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy for his continuing scholarship on “The Causes and Consequences of Residential Evictions: Evidence from New York City." Collinson is a PhD …
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ProjectsThe Collective Leadership Laboratory (Co-Lead Lab) offered Wagner students the frameworks and tools to become more impactful and collaborative leaders. The Fall 2017 program included an academic course , complemented by four one-day trainings available …
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Online MHA - Master of Health Administration ProgramA Master's in Health Administration (MHA) is a graduate-level degree program designed to prepare individuals for leadership and management roles in the health industry. This program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in …
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Pediatrician attitudes, clinical activities, and knowledge of environmental health in WisconsinPediatricians can reduce exposures to environmental hazards but most have little training in environmental health. To assess whether Wisconsin pediatricians perceive a relative lack of self-efficacy for common environmental exposures and diseases of …
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Why Should We Care About Child Labor? The Education, Labor Market, and Health Consequences of Child Labor.Despite the extensive literature on the determinants of child labor, the evidence on the consequences of child labor on outcomes such as education, labor, and health is limited. We evaluate the causal effect of child labor participation among children in …
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Weather Impact on Transit Ridership in ChicagoThis paper explores the weather-ridership relationship and its potential applications in transit operations and planning. Using the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) as a case, the paper investigates the impact of five weather elements (temperature, rain, …
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Executive Master of Public Administrationexecutive master of public administration Deliver social impact at the highest level. "I left NYU Wagner with a fantastic network of peers. I explored my own leadership, I learned how to read financial statements, I consulted for a nonprofit. I became …
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Master of Urban PlanningMASTER OF URBAN PLANNING Study urban planning in NYC, where ideas meet urban realities. "I hope I can improve the quality of life of people in cities by creating vibrant and sustainable environments where everyone can thrive." -Alejandro Martinez (MUP …
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International ApplicantsStudents entering an NYU Wagner master's program are required to hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the U.S. or an equivalent degree from a foreign country. If you received an undergraduate degree from an institution …
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Alumni Spotlight: Anjana Sreedhar (MPA-HPAM 2020)Anjana Sreedhar (MPA-HPAM 2020) is deeply committed to the work of social justice and equity in the healthcare space. Anjana recently published Health Care of a Thousand Slights, Connecting Legacy to Access to Healthcare , which details the history of …
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The patient double bind: Seeking outsiders while creating insidersIncluding patients and their ideas is critical for helping organizations better serve patients. Yet patient partners are often tokenized, which limits the scope and impact of their contributions. In this 23-month longitudinal inductive study of patient …
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Online MHA AdmissionsApply Now The Online MHA degree program is now accepting applications for our Fall 2026 cohort. Our Early Action deadline for Fall 2026 is December 1. If you’re ready to gain the critical knowledge and skills you need to make a significant impact in the …
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Rumsfeld's Revolution at DefenseWhatever his legacy as an architect of the war in Iraq, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld has already earned a place in American bureaucratic history as one of its most ambitious organizational reformers. Rumsfeld is determined to complete a top to bottom …
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URPL-GP.2608
Urban EconomicsThe field of urban economics addresses a wide variety of questions and topics. At the most general level, the field introduces space into economic models and studies the location of economic activity. Urban economics typically addresses four sets of …Publication
Dispelling An Urban Legend: Frequent Emergency Department Users Have Substantial Burden Of DiseaseUrban legend has often characterized frequent emergency department (ED) patients as mentally ill substance users who are a costly drain on the health care system and who contribute to ED overcrowding because of unnecessary visits for conditions that could …
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ASSESSING SUPPLY CHAIN RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE NEWYORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF SANITATIONThe New York City Manufacturing and Industrial Innovation Council (MaiiC) is a program within the Mayor’s Office of Talent & Workforce Development that partners with the City’s trade sectors. As the City’s real estate landscape shifts away from industrial …
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Approach to Leadership DevelopmentLeadership in Action at Wagner creates collaborative learning environments for leaders to think critically about their work, tackle complex and provocative issues, share their unique insight, and learn from other dynamic and accomplished individuals. …