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Women at the Gay Mens Health CrisisGay Mens Health Crisis (GMHC), New York Citys oldest not-for-profit AIDS advocacy and service organization, engaged the Capstone team to analyze current program policies and procedures. The team designed a three-pronged project comprised of diverse …
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AcademicsAdvisement and Resources Degree Requirements: Navigate to your specific degree requirements. Quantitative Support: Wagner offers a range of quantitative support. Writing Center: Wagner offers an array of writing-specific activities in order to support …
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COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AND DATA VISUALIZATION FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY PROGRAMServices for the Underserved (SUS) is a nonprofit organization that provides $185 million in services to over 25,000 people annually. SUS has tripled in size in the past seven years and is currently consolidating its programs, clients, and staff to …
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Managing municipal assets in world heritage cities in Sri LankaIn partnership with the World Bank, the Sri Lankan government is developing key cities through the Strategic Cities Development Project (SCDP). The main objective of the SCDP is the improvement of selected urban services and public urban spaces in …
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Generating revenue for the center for the history of medicine and public healthThe Center for the History of Medicine and Public Health (CHM), part of the New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM), was established in 2012. With more than 550,000 volumes, CHM is one of the largest medical library collections in the United States. It holds …
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Mobility and the MetropolisIn a 2011 public opinion poll, The Pew Charitable Trusts asked Americans how important they thought a number of factors were in determining whether people in the United States get ahead or fall behind economically. More than 80 percent of respondents …
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Connecting Teachers Using Ed Tech via EdproconnectClassrooms have widely adopted educational technology (EdTech) as a means to offer more personalized learning. However, while there is a proliferation of solutions in the global ed tech market, which is estimated to reach $252 billion by 2020, little is …
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Advancing Research and Best Practices for Nonprofit Associate BoardsCariClub is a New York City-based social enterprise that uses an online technology platform to connect talented young professionals to nonprofit organizations seeking to fill associate board positions. The Capstone team was tasked with producing some of …
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Developing a UNESCO Proposal for Popayán’s Culinary IndustryThe Mayor’s Office of Popayán, Colombia, identified UNESCO’s International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) as a potential grant opportunity for projects focusing on economic growth, increasing community participation, and incentivizing collaboration in …
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Student GroupsFind your people. Build your path. Bring your ideas to life. At NYU Wagner, student groups are more than extracurricular—they’re a central part of your graduate experience. Whether you’re curious about food policy, health equity, urban planning, or …
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How To Apply The application requirements for the NYU Migration Network Faculty Colloquium for Research Development Award are as follows: 1. Project Abstract 150 words or less 2. Project Description 1000 words or less The project description should identify the …
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Christian DiPalermoChristian DiPalermo is the Executive Director of New Yorkers for Parks (NY4P), New York's only city-wide independent advocacy organization for all parks across the five boroughs. He manages a full-time staff of ten - and several interns, who work to …
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Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in North American CitiesClimate change mitigation and adaptation action plans are developing at a rapid pace, being driven by both local initiatives and emerging alliances and support organizations that cut across multiple jurisdictions. These plans include a broad range of …
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Restoring the President's Reorganization AuthorityReorganization offers a significant opportunity to align agencies by mission rather than constituencies. If done well it can strengthen accountability, reduce wasteful duplication and overlap, tighten administrative efficiency, improve employee …
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Employment Opportunities for Syrian and Palestinian Refugees in Jordan The Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education provides underserved, high-achieving Arab students with the support and skills training they need to thrive. The Foundation enlisted a Capstone team to better understand the employment regulations, trends, …
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Supporting Economic Development Through Local Governments The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) supports local development and government reform through finance and governance programs, and assists in the decentralization of developing countries. UNCDF offers “last mile” finance models that unlock …
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Developing Smart City Initiatives to Drive Local Government OutcomesHoboken, New Jersey is a compact city of 55,000 people located directly across the Hudson River from NYC. The City of Hoboken’s municipal leadership enlisted a Capstone team to support the identification and incorporation of cutting-edge smart city …
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Promoting Free Tax Preparation Services to Low- and Mid-Income Filers The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs’ Office of Financial Empowerment (OFE) is a local government initiative aimed at helping low-income individuals build assets and maximize their financial resources. Through OFE’s NYC Free Tax Prep program, …
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Measuring the Impact of Streetscape Changes on Bus ServiceMTA New York City Transit (NYCT) is a public agency in New York State that operates public transportation in New York City. The NYCT Department of Buses manages an extensive bus network serving the five boroughs. A unique challenge facing NYCT is that …
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Feasibility Study for GMHC Medical ClinicSince its founding in 1981 during the onset of the HIV/AIDS crisis in the United States, GMHC has played a leading role at the local, state, and national level in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Through their extensive social services and programs for …
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Localization of 2030 Agenda for Sustainable DevelopmentPart of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the September 2015 adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is evidence of global commitment to sustainable development and provides a platform for action. As much of the attention on the …
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EXPLORING MIDWESTERN LABOR LAWS AND HOUSING POLICY DURING THE GREAT RECOVERYSix states passed Right-to-Work (RTW) statutes between 2001 and 2017 that made it illegal for employers to require their workers to pay union dues. The team theorized that the loss of union benefits such as regular wage increases, health insurance, and …
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Blair WilliamBlair William is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Health Administration at NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. Originally from Trinidad & Tobago, Mr. William has over 20 years of experience in the fields of finance and accounting. …