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District of Columbia Special Education: Linking Financing to OutcomesThe Division of Special Education (DSE) in Washington, D.C.’s Office of the State Superintendent (OSSE) oversees special education within the D.C. Public Schools and Public Charter Schools. In 2011, D.C. adopted the Funding for Public Schools and Public …
Alumni In Action
Santhosh RamdossCAN YOU TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOUR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND WHAT YOUR DAY-TO-DAY LOOKS LIKE? As President, CEO, and the Chief Investment Officer at Gary Community Ventures, I lead a dynamic and diverse team of 45 people. We're a private foundation and a …
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NYU Wagner alumnus elected Mayor of Silicon Valley cityNYU Wagner alumnus Rich Tran (MPA 2014) is poised to make a major impact on the future of his Silicon Valley city of Milpitas , population 76,000, where he was just elected as its mayor. With experience as a member of the Air National Guard and a Social …
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NYU's Coleridge Initiative hosted the 2019 Rich Context CompetitionOn February 15, 2019, New York University’s Coleridge Initiative hosted the 2019 Rich Context Competition, inviting computer scientists and machine learning researchers around the world to find better ways of automating the discovery of research datasets, …
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A New Formula for Prostate Cancer Lymph Node RiskIntroduction : The successful treatment of prostate cancer depends on the accurate estimation of the risk of regional lymph node (LN) involvement. The Roach formula (RF) has been criticized as overestimating LN risk. A modification of the RF has been …
Alumni In Action
Jordan CalhounHow did being in New York impact your professional journey? New York has such a large base of public agencies and nonprofit organizations that it’s a natural networking center for some of the most innovative and influential professionals in public …
Faculty Profile
Rebecca AbramsonRebecca Abramson is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Public Service of NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. Rebecca Abramson's professional journey is guided by her deep-seated passion for leveraging data, research, and equity to …
Alumni In Action
Starlene Sharma1. Why did you choose Wagner for graduate school? I wanted to go to school in New York, I wanted to study for an MPA, and I wanted to attend a top Institution-- so there were two clear options. Visiting both campuses to meet students and professors made …
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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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IMPROVING NUTRITION AND FOOD SERVICE IN NEW YORK STATE PRISONSThe Correctional Association of New York (CANY) is an independent oversight organization dedicated to monitoring New York State’s correctional facilities, identifying issues, and advocating for improvements in prison conditions and treatment of …
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Online MHA: Why Wagner?Faculty and current students explain what sets NYU Wagner's Online MHA program apart. …
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Who’s Involved The members of the International Working Group included: Marco Cangiano served as Assistant Director of the IMF’s Fiscal Affairs Department and Head of its Public Financial Management Division, as well as a member of the Public Expenditure and …
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CitiesCities—how they function, what they mean for people’s lives, and the systems and policy areas—fundamentally shape the urban environment. In courses that focus on cities, you will learn about broad sets of analytical, policy, and management skills to …
Capstone Projects
Evaluating Interventions for Managing Inclusive Urban GrowthThe Independent Evaluation Group is a branch of the World Bank that evaluates the organization’s project portfolio. It focuses on the effectiveness of instruments used by the World Bank to enhance its clients’ ability to manage inclusive urban growth and …
Alumni In Action
Astrid C. Del RosarioAs a Managed Care Contract Analyst at Valley Health System, what are your main responsibilities, and how do they impact the healthcare system? As a Managed Care Contract Analyst, I oversee and negotiate NSA (No Surprises Act) claims, ensuring compliance …
Capstone Projects
CREATING A SUSTAINABLE INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMThe Alliance for Positive Change (Alliance) helps New Yorkers make promising transitions toward improved health, housing, recovery, and self-sufficiency. Alliance offers a diverse range of individualized professional services. The organization enlisted a …
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A DESCRIPTIVE ANALYSIS OF CHANGES TO HEALTHCARE AND HEALTH STATUS ACROSS A GENTRIFYING CITYHealth, socioeconomic status, and neighborhood characteristics have well-documented associations. Relatedly, limited healthcare access-typically thought of as a rural issue that can exacerbate health conditions and lead to poorer outcomes-also exists in …
Faculty Profile
Prachi PatelPrachi currently serves as a public sector consultant at Baker Tilly, where she advises municipal clients on complex financial and strategic challenges. Her work focuses on helping local governments align financial tools with broader public service …
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The social distance theory of power.We propose that asymmetric dependence between individuals (i.e., power) produces asymmetric social distance, with high-power individuals feeling more distant than low-power individuals. From this insight, we articulate predictions about how power affects …
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Selective Knowledge: Reporting Bias in Microfinance DataAnswering surveys is usually voluntary, yet much of our knowledge depends on the willingness of households and institutions to answer. In this study, we explore the implications of voluntary reporting on knowledge about microfinance. We show systematic …
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Reinventing the Central City as a Place to Live and WorkPublic policies for urban development have traditionally emphasized investment in physical infrastructure, the development of large-scale commercial facilities, the construction of new housing, and the renewal of existing neighborhoods. Most efforts to …
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How Social Media Moves New York, Part 2: Recommended Social Media Policy for Transportation ProvidersSocial media networks allow transportation providers to reach large numbers of people simultaneously and without a fee, essential factors for the millions of commuters and leisure travelers moving through the New York region every day. This report, based …
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Linking Residents to Opportunity: Gentrification and Public HousingThis article documents that most public housing in New York City, which was originally built decades ago in low-income areas, is now surrounded by neighborhoods with relatively high average household incomes. Higher neighborhood income is associated with …