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Data Inventories for the Modern Age? Using Data Science to Open Government DataThis article describes how data science techniques—machine learning and natural language processing—can be used to open the black box of government data. It then describes how an incentive structure can be established—using human–computer interaction …
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Everyday conflict and stress among older African American women: Findings from a focus group study and pilot training programOlder African American women are at high risk for morbidity due to anger suppression and stress. Yet sources of everyday stress and conflict in the lives of older African American women have not been documented. Such information is essential for …
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Alumni in Action: Building the Future of New York CityAlumna Angela Sung discusses her work at the Real Estate Board of New York, and how NYU Wagner helped her get there. … Alumni in Action: Building the Future of New York …
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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 …
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Black-white Achievement Gap and Family WealthThis article examines the extent to which family wealth affects the Black–White test score gap for young children based on data from the Panel Study of Income Dynamics (aged 3–12). This study found little evidence that wealth mediated the Black–White test …
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Steven FinklerDr. Finkler is Professor Emeritus of Public and Health Administration, Accounting, and Financial Management. He served as Director of the Specialization in Healthcare Financial Management at Wagner for over twenty years. He is an award winning teacher and …
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NYU Wagner External Scholarships DirectoryScholarships/Grants Aga khan foundation scholarship Description: The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year for post graduate studies to outstanding students from developing countries that have no other means of financing …
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NYU Wagner Gathering of Brazil Parliamentarians and Analysts Weighs Future of Amazon Rain ForestA panel discussion at NYU Wagner on Sept. 23 weighed the future of the imperiled Amazon rainforest at a particularly volatile moment in its history – with widespread burning and despoliation, and rising global concern. During the morning forum, a …
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Publications - ICISJournal Articles and Published Proceedings Papers R. Zimmerman, Q. Zhu and C. Dimitri (2016) “Promoting Resilience for Food, Energy and Water Interdependencies,” Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences , Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016, pp. 50-61. Published …
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A US-Colombia university collaboration launches the Colombian Studies: Past, Present, and Futures initiativeDuring the Spring 2020 semester, three Colombian academics delivered presentations about their research through a Faculty Working Group Series that is part of the Colombian Studies: Past, Present, and Futures initiative — a collaboration between scholars …
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Leonardo TrasandeLeonardo Trasande, MD, MPP is an internationally renowned leader in children’s environmental health. His research focuses on identifying the role of environmental exposures in childhood obesity and cardiovascular risks, and documenting the economic costs …
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PADM-GP.2172
Advanced Empirical MethodsThe goal of this course is to provide students with an introduction to advanced empirical methods. We begin by discussing a framework for causal inference and how randomized controlled trials provide a simple and powerful template for thinking about …Publication
Age of Entry and the High School Performance of Immigrant YouthIn 2005, immigrants exceeded 12% of the US population, with the highest concentrations in large metropolitan areas. While considerable research has focused on how immigrants affect local wages and housing prices, less research has asked how immigrants …
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Academic Code: Student Disciplinary ProceduresA. Introduction B. Disciplinary Violations 1. Charges of Academic Dishonesty 2. Non-Academic Misconduct: Offenses Against the Community C. Disciplinary Procedures 1. Discipline Committee 2. The Hearing Panel 3. Hearings 4. …
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Guidelines for Effective Public-Private Partnerships in the Age of GlobalizationThe Capstone team identified the history and nature of public-private partnerships internationally, with particular emphasis on the role of the United Nations and UNOPS in the support of the Global Compact, an initiative of the Secretary- General of the …
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Feeding the Future: Hunger and Food Security in the Age of Climate ChangeEach day 795 million people go hungry, according to the World Food Programme. The answer to the world hunger problem is obvious, right? We need to make more food. Not quite, according to Clinical Professor of Public Service John Gershman . People often …
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WORLD CITIES PROJECTThe largest cities in the developed world all face an unprecedented challenge: how to meet the needs of a population that lives longer, has a declining birthrate, is generally healthier and – with an average life expectancy approaching 80 years – is …
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Instructional Technology @ WagnerPreparing for TECHNOLOGY-ENHANDED Teaching: Whether you're teaching in-person or remotely, there are specific enhancements to make to your course. Sign up for a 1:1 consultation with Henrie Paz-Amor, our instructional technologist, who will help you think …
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In-Person Immersion in New York City "Going to immersion and meeting all my professors and students in person was something I was really looking forward to and it solidified that interaction that we have weekly through live classes." Daniel John, Online MHA Student … Occurs: One time in Term …
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NYU Wagner faculty speak at eighth annual MAS Summit for New York CityTwo NYU Wagner faculty provided expert insight at the annual summit of the Municipal Art Society of New York at the Morgan Library on October 16, 2017. Sarah Kaufman , NYU Rudin Center Assistant Director, spoke about transportation resilience and climate …
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The Global Public Service: Taking on the Challenges of the 21st Century.This paper's first goal is to evaluate the evolution and state of scholarship in public administration. It begins with a question: How far have public administration theory and research advanced since 1940, when the self-aware study of public …
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Dean's Council Wemimo Abbey (WAG ’15) Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Esusu Financial, Inc. Wemimo grew up in the slums of Lagos, Nigeria and came to the United States when he was 17 years old. He and his mother struggled to receive a loan without a …
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Impeachment: An American HistoryPeter Baker, Jeffrey Engel, Jon Meacham, Timothy Naftali … Impeachment: An American History …
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Rudin Projection GuidesBEFORE THE MEETING Borrow needed supplies from the front desk on the 2nd Floor. (Available: presentation clicker.) Locate the black touch panel on the wall adjacent to the Rudin South screen. Touch the panel to start. To use the Rudin Forum computer, …