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Leadership and the Psychology of PowerThis chapter begins to fill in a gap in the leadership literature by looking at the psychological experience of leaders. We assume most leaders possess power over those whom they lead, and we explicate a theory of how power affects cognition and behavior. …
Capstone Projects
Local Economic Development in NicaraguaThe United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), in collaboration with the government of Nicaragua and the Nicaraguan Institute of Municipal Development (INIFOM), established the Fondo de Inversi?n para el Desarollo Econ?mico Local (FIDEL) in 2008. …
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NYU Wagner Course Brings Public Policy Education to Iconic New York Institutions… 2001, gaining first-hand insights into the operations of global financial markets. "Normally, students would have to … a deeper appreciation for the interconnectedness of global systems and a toolkit of strategies for addressing …
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The blind leading: Power reduces awareness of constraintsPrevious research has found that power increases awareness of goal-relevant over goal-irrelevant information. However, this work has failed to distinguish between goal-facilitating and goal-inhibiting information, both of which are goal relevant. The …
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EventsTo sign up for mailings with information about migration-related events, research, and opportunities at NYU, please go here. …
Alumni In Action
Maureen Ahmed… on gender issues through UNDP, Parliamentarians for Global Action, and the New York Women’s Foundation. My …
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Using cross-curricular, problem-based learning to promote understanding of poverty in urban communitiesThis article describes the use of problem-based learning to teach students about the scope and consequences of urban poverty through an innovative cross-curricular project. We illustrate the process, goals, and tasks of the Community Assessment Project, …
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GWSLP Alumni Network The GWSLP Alumni Network is comprised of all Ghanaian Women's Social Leadership Program participants, who graduated from the program after completing all the requirements including training, implementation of an Action learning Project and the coaching …
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Student Spotlight: Abdulla Alhussam (MPA)… a suite of bold initiatives to transform Dubai into a global leader in addressing human problems. To see this … Negotiations on Climate Change in Paris where the first global agreement on climate change was signed by 195 … Negotiations on Climate Change in Paris where the first global agreement on climate change was signed by 195 …
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Urban Health: Is the City Infected?… promotion of population health? I propose to begin with a global view of urban health and disease and the challenge …
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Vishaan Chakrabarti Discusses “The Architecture of Urbanity” at Henry Hart Rice Urban Policy Forum… remarks, noting the event’s interim space in the NYU Global Center for Academic and Spiritual Life while Wagner …
Alumni In Action
Jasiel Martin-Odoom… we bring our expertise to bear in a few distinct ways: a) global learnings through our portfolio across various fintech … that the founder is focused on, and c) connections with global debt & equity investors to support our portfolio …
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NeON Arts: Illustrating Impact at the IntersectionsThe Neighborhood Opportunity Network (NeON) brings together community organizations, government agencies, local businesses, and community residents to connect probation clients who live in target neighborhoods to opportunities, resources, and services. …
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ILEAD CAMBODIA: EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION STRATEGIC MODEL EVALUATIONAide et Action (AEA) is a nonprofit that focuses on supporting local actors throughout the world so that they may devise, develop, and implement educational projects. It aims to build the capacities and promote the autonomy of population groups so that …
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Online MHA Program CurriculumThis course has two overall goals. The first is to increase participants’ effectiveness in managing and leading individuals and teams in healthcare organizations. This includes addressing issues of equity, diversity and inclusion within organizations and …
Alumni In Action
Brandon WestHow did being in New York impact your professional journey? I knew I wanted to be connected to local government, local issues, and ways to make government work better, inside and outside of it. I came from an advocacy background, but wanted some hard …
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Introduction to the IssuesOverview The IRB system, and the accompanying regulatory framework, were designed primarily with biomedical research as the model. Yet IRB review also applies to social science. There is a sense in the social science world that this the framework (as …
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Alumni Spotlight: Andrew Maguire (MPA 2018)… a student. Professionally, Maguire has worked within the global education sector, and specifically within youth …
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Housing Policy IIThis second course in the Housing and Community Development sequence expands upon the foundational understanding of housing and community development policy by focusing on how key policy drivers, the current political and social moment, and core …News
NYU Wagner Labor Initiative and State Futures Release Joint Issue Brief on Strengthening Workers' Rights Through Interstate CooperationAs Federal Labor Protections Diminish, New Report Charts Collaborative State Response State Futures and NYU Wagner Labor Initiative release roadmap for interstate action on workers’ rights A new report released by State Futures and the NYU Wagner …
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2020 AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS… INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD for contribution to the global experience, academic success, and exceptional capacity … the city’s central business district, using evidence from global examples to encourage modal shifts to mass transit. In …
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PhiladelphiaFind other NYU Wagner alumni who are working in the Philadelphia area by joining this group! Attend local networking receptions, happy hours and other events with other Wagnerds in Philly! Sign up for our Philadelphia Regional group! Send an e-mail with …
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Sarah Kaufman Named to Transportation Power Players ListFor the second consecutive year, Sarah Kaufman has been recognized as a Transportation Power Player by amNY , a prestigious honor that highlights influential figures shaping the future of urban mobility and transportation policy. As the Executive Director …
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Student Spotlight: Maggie Huang (MUP 2025)Maggie Huang (MUP 2025), chair, First Generation Student Association Can you share a bit about yourself and what inspired you to attend a school of public service? I’m a born and raised New Yorker, so I’ve spent my entire life being immersed in a built …