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Our History… in addition to our original MPA degree . While our impact has expanded far beyond New York City to cities … ideas into actions that have an effective and lasting impact on the public good. Our faculty’s research changes the way people frame, understand, and act on …
Capstone Projects
INCREASING IMPACT BY IDENTIFYING FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR KEY INTERNATIONAL ISSUES … enlisted a Capstone team to conduct a literature review, research potential funders, and interview key experts, … INCREASING IMPACT BY IDENTIFYING FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR KEY …
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Using cross-curricular, problem-based learning to promote understanding of poverty in urban communities… planning. Students in three master's classes (Social Work Research I, Ending Poverty: Models for Social Change and … in Aging) worked in self-directed groups to explore the impact of economic insecurity on our most vulnerable clients. The project engaged students, linked research and policy practice, and helped to educate the next …
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The Effect of Tax and Expenditure Limitations on Revenue Volatility: Evidence from Colorado… Much of the research on tax and expenditure limitations (TELs) focuses on the impact that limits have on the size of the public sector or … spending, they do not have much to say about the impact of TELs on government budgeting or financial planning, …
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MEASURING CLIMATE RESILIENCE DISPARITIES AMONG VULNERABLE POPULATIONS IN BELIZE CITY… and an interactive story map highlighting the team’s major research findings—to promote awareness of climate change and … The team also created a framework for participatory action research projects for BAP to use to directly engage affected …
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Black families, regardless of wealth, face disproportionate risks in childbirth… Evidence From Linked Administration Data . Wherry’s past research helped the team identify parents using family … on the effects of racism on childbirth as well as its impact on the health of Black women and babies before they … on the changing role of the Medicaid program and its impact on access to healthcare and health. …
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FALL 2024 LEAD AND PARKE FELLOWS… Statistics, concentrating on data science for social impact. She earned her Bachelors in Mathematics from … methods used to quantify racial segregation, psychological research on the effects of social justice, and various other … movements, political sociology, and social change. Her research examines the dynamics of political polarization, …
Alumni In Action
Vrunda Vaghela… context that I was in search of. How did being in New York impact your professional journey? As many say, New York City … work through fellowships, internships, and research projects to influence city policies. Working with …
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Henry Hart Rice Urban Studies Fellowship… throughout the US and Canada, but made his biggest impact on New York City real estate and urban planning. He … as a programmer at Mathematica, where they supported RCTs, impact evaluations, and descriptive studies on policy issues … Mayor's Office of Climate and Environmental Justice, was a Research Assistant for the Furman Center, and worked as a …
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Maitri Pujara… new urban developments. I am also deeply involved in research works at Gensler Research Institute. My team and I … its unparalleled fusion of academic excellence, real-world impact, and policy-based approach, compared to other leading … leaders shaping a future of profound societal change. What impact do you hope to make through your career and/or …
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Beyond Spending Levels: Revenue Uncertainty and the Performance of Local Governments… a common concern among public administrators, but little research examines its effects on service delivery. Using a … deviate from administrators' expectations, we estimate the impact of revenue uncertainty on Ohio public school … districts' revenue forecasts have a significant negative impact on student achievement, beyond what one would expect …
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Michah Rothbart… fellowship, access great data available through the research center at IESP, and work in one of the most exciting … cities to study public policy. How did being in New York impact your professional journey? New York City maintains … Moreover, city employees are more readily open to rigorous research than in some other settings. Taken together, this …
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Danil Makarov… Dr. Makarov completed a Masters in Health Sciences Research as a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholar … NYU Urology Associates in 2010. The goal of Dr. Makarov's research is to improve the quality and efficiency of care … to men with prostate cancer in the United States. His research interests focus on the use of tissue and serum …
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SUMMER 2024 LEAD AND PARKE FELLOWS… a Master's in Applied Statistics for Social Science Research at NYU. Her research and work are deeply integrated into the cause and impact of ideological segregation in the United States. In … Brennan Center for Justice on voting rights and elections research. …
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Past Projects… learn about cutting-edge leadership and social change research, and see firsthand what makes organizations … organizations looking to increase their performance and impact. To help organizations best use these assets, funders …
Capstone Projects
Innovating Divestment and Shareholder Engagement investment Strategies for Social Change… and advises investors and CBOs on how to maximize the impact of their investment and capital. Given the increasing … portfolio management. The team conducted comprehensive research and produced analysis about existing capital … strategies for the organization to consider. The team’s research material and analysis culminated in a set of final …
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Composing Your Career… ability to secure a role where you can make a meaningful impact NYU Wagner draws students who seek an education that … the complex world of public service careers. Through research, reflection, discussion, and written assignments, …
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Highlights from the Class of 2024 Convocation… public service, he told the Class of 2024, “Your greatest impact will be measured not by the height of your … named Professor of the Year, honoring his extraordinary research and advocacy work, as well as his dedication to … ever-changing world and to continue to make a meaningful impact on their communities, locally and globally. …
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Projects - ICIS… from the National Science Foundation. ICIS engages in research, education, and outreach in infrastructure, … toxics (MSATs) is part of federal and state environmental impact assessment procedures. The purpose of the project was … program. Final reports at: https://wagner.nyu.edu/files/publications/1%20NYUWagnerPhaseIReportSeptember2002.pdf …
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Alice Cheng… After majoring in Biology and working in pharmaceutical research for two years I was looking for a career change. … to their full-time jobs. How did being in New York impact your professional journey? New York City is known …
Capstone Projects
IDENTIFYING CAMPAIGNS TO MITIGATE CAPITAL COSTS IN THE WAKE OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC… initiatives and campaigns with the greatest potential impact for New Yorkers. …
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Promoting Transportation Flexibility in Extreme Events through Multi-Modal Connectivity… their use in extreme events. Recommendations and future research directions are provided for the role of passenger … multi-modality to enhance transit flexibility. The research was funded by a faculty research grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, …
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AVs in NYC: A Policy Framework… and civic organizations, and academia. In addition, the research team conducted a quantitative study of equitable … structure for data sharing. Based on this foundational research and stakeholder input, seven mobility policy …
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The Resolving Conflict Creatively Program: A School-Based Social and Emotional Learning Program… summarize the major results related to the program's impact on children's trajectories of social and emotional … and discuss the implications of these findings for research, practice, and policy. …