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Political Knowledge and Misinformation in the Era of Social Media: Evidence From the 2015 UK Election… about politics and public affairs, as information from news media improved knowledge of politically relevant facts, …
Publication
Low Rates of Adoption and Implementation of Rapid HIV Testing in Substance Use Disorder Treatment ProgramsINTRODUCTION: Rapid HIV testing (RHT) greatly increases the proportion of clients who learn their test results. However, existing studies have not examined the adoption and implementation of RHT in programs treating persons with substance use disorders, …
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Judy C. PolynéAs an Adjunct Professor, Judy Polyné teaches Introduction to Statistical Methods . Additionally, Ms. Polyné has taught Multiple Regression and Econometrics and co-taught the Research Capstone and Research Tools and Methods for Public Service at Wagner. …
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Mitra PanahipourMitra Panahipour works at the intersection of data and research strategy, cultural studies, and user experience. With a background in anthropology-archaeology, she conducts mixed-method studies, particularly focusing on the dynamics of interactions …
News
NYU Wagner Team a Winner in National Invitational Public Policy ChallengeNYU Wagner has done it again! A team of Wagner students has won a $5,000 award as a finalist at the 2015 National Invitational Public Policy Challenge hosted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Fels Institute of Government—extending Wagner's record of …
Alumni In Action
Samer SalibaHow did being in New York impact your professional journey? Getting my degree in New York allowed me to continue my day job as a professional urban planner, working on projects within the city and beyond. New York really is the ideal place to learn …
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Jessica AlexanderJessica Alexander is a humanitarian aid professional with experience in operations, evaluation and policy. Her career includes global deployments spanning Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. She has conducted large scale evaluations, …
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Jonathan BandelJonathan Bandel is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Public Service at NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. Jonathan Bandel is the Managing Director, Global Ecosystem at 22Health Ventures. In this role, he leads the development and …
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Four NYU Wagner Alumni Named to 2025 City & State Bronx Power 100Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez (MPA 1993), Miguel Fuentes (MPA 1974), Lourdes Zapata (MPA 1992), and Thomas Brown (MPA 2000) were named to the 2025 City & State Bronx Power 100 , recognizing the borough’s leaders in business, policy, community engagement, and …
Capstone Projects
The Global State of Non-Communicable Diseases Planning and ImplementationIn 2008, the World Health Organization estimated that 63% of global deaths were due to Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs), mainly cancers, chronic respiratory or cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. In response, the United Nations General Assembly Special …
Capstone Projects
INVESTIGATING URBAN FINANCE AND THE FORM OF THE CITY IN INDONESIAThe United Nations Capital Development Fund’s (UNCDF) Local Development Finance team is committed to facilitating effective urban infrastructure financing solutions in the world’s least developed countries (LDCs). As LDCs experience rapid urbanization, …
Capstone Projects
Viability and Sustainability Factors of a Professional Development ProgramFounded in 2005, Hidden Sparks aims to meet the needs of diverse learners within Jewish day schools both in and beyond New York City. Its pedagogy and model, informed by the work of educational researcher Mel Levine, provides educators and administrators …
Capstone Projects
Understanding Healthcare Constituencies For Deeper Engagement Established in 1847, the New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to identifying and addressing socioeconomic barriers to healthy lifestyles and health equity. Comprised of over 2,000 healthcare experts, NYAM’s …
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#MyWagnerLife: Takiema Bunche Smith (EMPA) TODAY! Follow @connect4mation (Takiema Bunche Smith, EMPA student) as she live tweets about her #MyWagnerLife ! pic.twitter.com/EayqR5IENZ — NYU Wagner (@NYUWagner) April 1, 2016 I'm all settled in this special place and ready to live tweet …
Capstone Projects
Supporting and Preventing Homelessness among the Elderly in the South BronxThe Partnership for the Homeless develops programs and initiatives to eliminate the root causes of homelessness and provide support for homeless individuals. To address the prevention of homelessness among the elderly in the South Bronx, the Partnership …
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ReportsIssue Brief: 2025 State Workers’ Rights Roundup , NYU Wagner Labor Initiative, October 30, 2025. Issue Brief: How State and Local Government Can Support Workers’ Right to Form and Join Unions , NYU Wagner Labor Initative, April 22, 2025. Quick Fixes to …
Alumni In Action
Royce NittaCan you tell us a bit about your job responsibilities? As Strategic Initiatives Manager, I sit at the intersection of business strategy, human-centered design, and social innovation. In my role, I oversee the development and implementation of strategic …
Capstone Projects
Assessment of Public-Private Partnerships in Wakiso, UgandaPublic-Private Partnerships (PPP) are a relatively new means of service delivery in Uganda and have mostly occurred in the form of large, national-level projects. Recently, local governments have explored the potential of partnerships in order to provide …
Faculty Profile
Jan BlusteinJan Blustein’s research focusses on the health and well-being of older people. It has been published in New England Journal of Medicine , JAMA, British Medical Journal, Health Affairs , and other leading journals. She transitioned to Emerita status at …
News
NYU Wagner Students to Help Evaluate White House's Opportunity ProjectA group of NYU Wagner students is playing a key role in the White House’s newly announced enlargement of The Opportunity Project—a cross-sector effort to expand community access to digital tools and open data for lasting social improvement. The team of …
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City & State Tabs Three NYU Wagner Community Members for 2024 Hudson Valley Power 100The Hudson Valley is a dynamic region with influential leaders shaping its future, and City & State has acknowledged three NYU Wagner alumni among the movers and shakers in its 2024 Hudson Valley Power 100 list. 16. Steven Otis (MPA 1982), New York State …
Alumni In Action
Paul TainshPaul Tainsh is Principal at The Sustainable Center and Local Issues, an independent, self-owned consulting practice that works with nonprofit and public organizations in the fields of education, arts and culture, social and human services, and community …
Alumni In Action
Safiya ArnaoutHow did being in New York impact your professional journey? I spent my entire life in California, so being away from my family and friends, finding a New York City apartment, adapting to the busier lifestyle, weather, transportation system and interacting …
Alumni In Action
Vrunda VaghelaWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? I was immediately impressed by the curriculum, which showed a balance of theory and practice in a tactile and dynamic environment. I appreciated that the Master of Urban Planning program was housed within the …