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Acceleration with steering: The synergistic benefits of combining power with perspective-takingPower is a psychological accelerator, propelling people toward their goals; however, these goals are often egocentrically focused. Perspective-taking is a psychological steering wheel that helps people navigate their social worlds; however, …
Faculty Profile
Allen ZerkinAllen J. Zerkin has been an Adjunct Professor of Public Service at NYU’s Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service since 1988, teaching courses on negotiation and conflict management. He also teaches, annually, a course on negotiation and conflict …
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Understanding leadership in a world of shared problems: Advancing network governance in large landscape conservationConservation of large landscapes requires three interconnected types of leadership: collaborative leadership, in which network members share leadership functions at different points in time; distributive leadership, in which network processes provide …
Capstone Projects
EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF BOILER FUEL REGULATIONS ON AIR QUALITY IN NEW YORK CITY NEIGHBORHOODSOver the past two mayoral administrations, New York City’s municipal government has implemented a series of local regulations designed to improve air quality across the city. One such policy, the Clean Heat initiative, curtailed the use of two heavy fuel …
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Composing Your CareerYou know you want a career with meaning—you want to do work that matters and reflects your values. But do you know in which field and role you want to make an impact, or how to put yourself on track for a meaningful career? You’re not alone. Composing …
Alumni In Action
Scott ClarkeBetween 2006 and 2007, Scott Clarke (MPA 2008) spent a year working at a youth development organization in South Africa. It wasn’t long, however until he recognized that what he was doing was not addressing the scale of the need he saw in the country. He …
Capstone Projects
Coler-Goldwater Specialty Hospital and Nursing FacilityThe Resident attended various organizational meetings in order to develop a comprehensive understanding of the operations of a long-term care facility and how the facility fit into the HHC system. The resident was involved in two Performance Improvement …
Capstone Projects
Exploring the Alumni Association as a Vehicle for Outcome Evaluation and Substance Abuse RecoveryFounded in 1970, Palladia, Inc. is one of the largest nonprofit, multiservice agencies of its kind in New York City. In its tenth year partnering with Capstone, Palladia commissioned a Capstone team to develop a model for an alumni association for its …
Capstone Projects
NYU Green Buildings"NYU is committed to environmental issues and has established the Sustainability Task Force with the main objective of reducing NYU's environmental footprint. Implementing sustainable building practices plays a crucial role in attaining NYU's …
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Concepts of Equity and Their Relationship to State School Finance PlansSystematically analyzes the relationships between the goals and the tools of educational finance plans. Argues that an improved understanding of policies that affect school finance equity can be obtained by viewing equity in terms of a conceptual …
News
NYU Wagner ranks high in U.S. News & World ReportWe are proud to announce that the just-released U.S. News & World Report rankings of 282 public affairs and administration master’s programs across the country place NYU Wagner at #9 overall in the nation—well ahead of all of its New York City peer …
Capstone Projects
Baton Rouge Neighborhood Revitalization: Generating Community Value and Prioritizing Self-governanceThe NYU Marron Institute of Urban Management (Marron Institute) conducts innovative applied research, working with cities to take on critical challenges of urban living. The Marron Institute and LabGov Georgetown, an applied research center at the McCourt …
Faculty Profile
Mark NegronMark Negron is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Health Policy and Management at NYU's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. Mark is currently the Vice President of Business Applications at the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS). …
Capstone Projects
Within Reach: Housing Solutions for Miami's Workforce"Millions of working families across the country struggle to find decent, affordable places to live. This is especially true for the City of Miami. The City's Division of Economic Initiatives requested a Capstone team to recommend strategies to provide …
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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 …
Stories
Event Summary: From Urban Decay to Urban AgricultureBy Ariel Bernstein (NYU Steinhardt, Food Studies) and Mikeala Sparks (MUP, International Development) The Wagner Food Policy Alliance (WFPA) recently hosted “From Urban Decay to Urban Agriculture,” an event co-sponsored by the Urban Planning Student …
Capstone Projects
Enhancing Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement The New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) is the largest government procurement body in the US, responsible for purchasing over $1.5 billion in goods annually for the City of New York. In addition to supplying NYC’s needs for …
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Online MHA Program ObjectivesUpon completion of the Online Master of Health Administration, you will be able to: Develop strategies and align organizational design to support and achieve an organization’s mission and vision. Manage and lead diverse people, teams, and organizations to …
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Assessing New York's Border NeedsCanada is the United State's strongest trading partner, exceeding trade with Mexico and with the European Union. On land, this trade flows through 22 principal border crossings between the United States and Canada, with 90% of the value and three-quarters …
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Seven NYU Wagner Alumni Named to 2025 Brooklyn Power 100 In City & State’s annual homage to the borough’s standouts in business, politics, public service and more, seven NYU Wagner were named to the 2025 Brooklyn Power 100. 19. Randy Peers (MPA 2005), President and CEO, Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Peers …
Capstone Projects
Measuring social capital for park revitalizationCatalyst is the signature project of Partnerships for Parks, a public-private program that supports a network of leaders advocating for neighborhood parks and green spaces. The Catalyst program brings local partners together to improve underserved parks, …
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Assessing Waste Management Practices in Ustupo, PanamaLand is Life works to support indigenous communities in their efforts to protect their lands, cultures, and livelihoods. Working in the Kuna Yala region of Panama, the Capstone team was invited by the island of Ustupo to analyze postconsumer waste. The …
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PADM-GP.4217
Accountability in Humanitarian AssistanceThis short course will explore the concept of accountability within humanitarian intervention. In particular it will look at the contemporary significance of accountability for humanitarian response – when and why it has become an important concept for …Publication
Medicare’s Flagship Test Of Pay-For-Performance Did Not Spur More Rapid Quality Improvement Among Low-Performing HospitalsMedicare’s flagship hospital pay-for-performance program, the Premier Hospital Quality Incentive Demonstration, began in 2003 but changed its incentive design in late 2006. The goals were to encourage greater quality improvement, particularly among …