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Alumni In Action
Neil Reilly… a post-graduation job in which I could work on some urban social issues, and staying home in NYC was the perfect …
Publication
On Health Policy and Management (HPAM): mind the theory-policy-practice gap… of HPAM by embracing broader perspectives, e.g. ethics, urban health, systems analysis and cross-national analyses of …
Alumni In Action
Patrick Hess… technical, and theoretical foundation for my work as an urban planner. As a Wagner student, my friendships with …
Publication
Secondhand smoke exposure in public and private high-rise multiunit housing serving low-income residents in New York City prior to federal smoking ban in public housing, 2018Elle Anastasiou, Alexis Feinberg, Albert Tovar, Emily Gill, M. J. Ruzmyn Vilcassim, Katarzyna E. Wyka, Terry Gordon, Ana Rule, Sue Kaplan, Brian D. Elbel, Donna Shelley, Lorna …
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Environmental and individual factors affecting menu labeling utilization: a qualitative research studyObesity is a prominent public health concern that disproportionally affects low-income and minority populations. Recent policies mandating the posting of calories on menus in fast-food chain restaurants have not proven to uniformly influence food choice. …
Faculty Profile
Dana KochnowerDana Kochnower is a purpose-driven leader with over 20 years of experience in public policy, climate risk communication, and journalism. Known for her ability to bridge technical expertise with actionable solutions, Dana specializes in crafting strategies …
Publication
Population Health and the Health System: A Comparative Analysis of Avoidable Mortality in Three Nations and Their World Cities… wealthy nations with different health systems, and in the urban cores of their world cities, Paris, Inner London and …
Alumni In Action
Sandra Goldstein… “Urban planning and economic development are two of the most … For example, she and her team worked hard to prevent urban sprawl. “Urban sprawl kills downtowns,” she asserts. “It was very …
Publication
The Effects of Acculturation on Asthma Burden in a Community Sample of Mexican American Schoolchildren… Methods. Data were obtained from an observational study of urban pediatric asthma. Dependent variables were children's …
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The Dynamic Population of Manhattan… in the 21st century by relying on conventional measures of urban activity. Simply put, Manhattan consists of much more …
Capstone Projects
Sing Sing Historic Prison Museum… were also identified. Transportation improvements, urban design solutions, and the creation of community …
Capstone Projects
Community Emergency Response Team… adjusted to incorporate some of the unique aspects of an urban environment like New York City. The purpose of this …
Publication
The street level built environment and physical activity and walking: Results of a predictive validity study for the Irvine Minnesota Inventory… that while this inventory provides reliable measurement of urban design features, only some of these features present …
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Passengers’ Travel Behavior before and after the adjustment of Regular Bus Collinear Sections: A Case study in the Incipient Phase of Metro Operation in Xiamen… system, which is considered an effective way to reduce urban traffic congestion and meet the rapid growth of travel …
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Does Skill Make Us Human? Migrant Workers in 21 st Century Qatar and Beyond… labor recruitment, migration policy, the design of urban spaces, and the reach of global industries. Iskander …
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Selected ProjectsSocial Innovation and Democratic Leadership: Communities and Social Change from Below is a book that came from a collaborative study with the Autonomous University of Barcelona, which explored the responses of New York City and Barcelona neighborhoods to …
Faculty Profile
Stolas Mares-CluffStolas Mares-Cluff is a non-profit data leader who has worked to help organizations leverage information to make sustainable, equitable decisions that benefit their participants and the organization. Their areas of expertise include defining and measuring …
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General Landing Page… Gain critical skills to solve today's urban challenges and grapple with real-world social, … economic issues. Put your ideas to work building thriving urban centers. …
Stories
Prioritizing the Protection of Vulnerable Populations in California, Palestine, Egypt, Jordan, and New YorkWhen she began studying at NYU Wagner in 2015, Justine Jacob (MPA 2018) brought her first-hand experiences working in both Palestine and Egypt to her international policy and management specialization. Justine was a global studies major in undergrad, and …
Faculty Profile
Surabhi LalSurabhi Lal is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Public Service at NYU's Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. She is rooted in the belief that we can create a better future of work that is grounded in our humanity and collective belonging. A …
News
Alumni Spotlight: Alvin Irby (MPA-PNP 2015)Alvin Irby (MPA-PNP 2015), Founder and Executive Director, Barbershop Books Alvin is the founder and executive director of Barbershop Books , a national literacy nonprofit that partners with neighborhood barbershops to help Black boys and other children …
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Balancing the Costs and Benefits of Historic PreservationIngrid Gould Ellen and Brian McCabe …