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Preventing HIV Infection: The effects of community linkages, time, and money on recruiting and retaining women in intervention groupsFew studies have addressed recruitment and retention of participants in preventive interventions directed at human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and these generally have not focused on women. In this study, part of the Women in Group Support (WINGS) …
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Geographic Variations in Health Care Workforce Training in the US: The Case of Registered Nurses (RNs)Background: In the United States, registered nurses [RNs] are trained through one of three educational pathways: a diploma course; an associate's degree, or a baccalaureate degree in nursing (the BSN). A national consensus has emerged that the proportion …
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Vital Signs: Core Metrics for Health and Health Care ProgressThousands of measures are in use today to assess health and health care in the United States. Although many of these measures provide useful information, their sheer number, as well as their lack of focus, consistency, and organization, limits their …
Capstone Projects
State Preparation for Recession: The Rainy Day FundThe Capstone team evaluated the effectiveness of Rainy Day Funds on easing the fiscal stress experienced by state governments during a recession. As a result of the last recession which ended in 1992, states have created Rainy Day Funds as a mechanism to …
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Development Framework and PlanThe New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NYSPCC) is a leading child welfare agency in New York City and has been in existence since 1875. Their mission is to protect children from abuse and it does so through constantly evolving …
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Urban Health: Is the City Infected?The city is, at once, a center for disease and poor health and also a place for hope, cures and good health. From the earliest times, the city has attracted the poor and been the target of the plague, as well as war. Likewise, the health care industry has …
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Composing Your CareerCOMPOSING YOUR CAREER GUIDES Composing Your Career is a practical resource designed to support you throughout your time at NYU Wagner and beyond. Through guided exercises and short videos, this guide will help you: Clarify what “work that matters” means …
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ASSESSING AN ORGANIZATION’S ROLE IN MOVEMENT-BUILDINGTakeRoot Justice (TRJ) leverages legal and policy expertise to help community-driven movements dismantle systems of racial, economic, and social oppression. TRJ engaged a Capstone team to evaluate its role in community campaign advancement and ensure that …
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IDENTIFYING SAVINGS AND CREDIT-BUILDING PRODUCTS TO ACHIEVE FINANCIAL STABILITYLocal Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to community development that works to bridge the gap between government, foundations, and for-profit companies, and community residents and local institutions. …
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Mentorship for Cuban EntrepreneursCubans seek to build better lives by launching private ventures; however, the resources available to them do not enable them to succeed. While intensive general business training programs exist, entrepreneurs do not receive the necessary, subsequent …
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Evaluating Interventions for Managing Inclusive Urban GrowthThe Independent Evaluation Group is a branch of the World Bank that evaluates the organization’s project portfolio. It focuses on the effectiveness of instruments used by the World Bank to enhance its clients’ ability to manage inclusive urban growth and …
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Comparative Market Analysis for ExpansionStationMD is an innovative telemedicine startup founded by board-certified emergency medicine physicians. StationMD physicians seek to reduce avoidable hospital utilization in vulnerable populations by conducting examinations in patients’ homes or …
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Industry Scan of Philanthropic Intermediaries NEO Philanthropy (NEO) is a philanthropic intermediary committed to building strong social justice movements. NEO enlisted a Capstone team to conduct an industry scan of peer philanthropic intermediaries working to bridge the gap between funders and …
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Bay AreaFind other NYU Wagner alumni who are living and working in the Bay Area by joining this group! The Bay Area group meets up every other month for happy hours, discussions, and picnics. Join the Facebook page and sign up for our Bay Area Regional group …
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NYU Wagner Courses Abroad: Housing AccommodationsNote: Payment must be made via credit card. Payments are non-refundable. All fields marked with are required. First Name Last Name SID Number University Name or Affiliation School Name Email Phone Address City State Non-US AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL …
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Judy Pryor-Ramirez Named Senior Fellow for Bonner Center for Civic EngagementJudy Pryor-Ramirez has been named a senior fellow at the University of Richmond’s Bonner Center for Civic Engagement (CCE). Pryor-Ramirez, a clinical associate professor of public service at NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, brings …
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Behavioral Foundations of Microcredit: Experimental and Survey Evidence from Rural IndiaWe use experimental measures of time discounting and risk aversion for villagers in south India to highlight behavioral features of microcredit, a financial tool designed to reduce poverty and fix credit market imperfections. The evidence suggests that …
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In a new report, Prof. Paul Light Opens Path to Improved Government PerformanceAs the next administration takes shape under President-elect Donald Trump, the time could not be better for well-informed insights into “What Americans Want From Government Reform” – as the title of a new report from NYU Wagner’s Paul Light puts it. …
Alumni In Action
David HongHow would you describe your experience as an NYU Wagner student? Overall, it was incredibly rewarding on many fronts. I met an inspiring cohort of young idealists ready to roll up their sleeves to fight the good fight. I discovered what I was really …
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Student Spotlight: Glenda Kee (MPA-PNP)Name: Glenda Kee Hometown: Singapore Program and Specialization: MPA-PNP, International Policy and Management Current employment: Teaching Assistant for UPADM-GP 140 Economics for Public Policy 1. Tell us about yourself: I’m Glenda, a …
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Bibiana Guerra De Los RiosCan you tell us a bit about your job responsibilities? My responsibilities include: Preparing and monitoring the actions established in the CONPES related to the sector (Circular Economy in the Management of Drinking Water Services and Wastewater …
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Integrating: A managerial practice that enables implementation in fragmented health care environmentsBackground: How some organizations improve while others remain stagnant is a key question in health care research. Studies identifying how organizations can implement improvement despite barriers are needed, particularly in primary care. Purposes: This …
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Redevelopment Models and Analysis of the Kingsbridge ArmoryThe Kingsbridge Armory in the Bronx is a 575,000 square ft space that has been predominately vacant since 1994. The City is currently seeking a sustainable redevelopment plan for the Armory that is appropriate for the local community. The Capstone team …