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Student Spotlight: Annie NelsonCan you share a bit about yourself and what motivated you to attend a school of public service? While I have always wanted to work in the public sector, my passion for public service was solidified when I taught fifth grade at a public charter school in …
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Exploring Career Opportunities: OCS and Social Innovation & Investment Alliance PanelOn September 26, 2023, the NYU Wagner Office of Career Services (OCS) and the Social Innovation and Investment Alliance (SIIA) hosted a Careers in Social Impact, Innovation, and Investment (SI3) career panel, highlighting some of the work professionals …
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Radical Prostatectomy Improves and Prevents Age Dependent Progression of Lower Urinary Tract SymptomsPurpose : The prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms increases with age and impairs quality of life. Radical prostatectomy has been shown to relieve lower urinary tract symptoms at short-term followup but the long-term effect of radical prostatectomy …
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Japan's Universal and Affordable Health Care: Lessons for the United States?Health care has emerged as perhaps the most urgent issue in America, and health care reform as the most ambitious initiative in domestic policy since the New Deal. Japan, on the other hand, already boasts the world's lowest infant mortality rate and …
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Hospital Quality for Acute Myocardial Infarction: Correlation Among Process Measures and Relationship with Short-Term MortalityContext The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) measure and report quality process measures for acute myocardial infarction (AMI), but little is known about how these …
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Hewett ChiuHewett Chiu is a nationally-recognized, award-winning healthcare executive, innovator, educator, and clinician across public, government, tech, and higher education sectors. He is one of the country’s leading experts and preeminent scholars on …
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Alumni Spotlight: Hunter Blas (MPA-PNP 2023)Alumni Spotlight: Hunter Blas (MPA-PNP 2023), development manager, Elemental Impact Can you share your journey into climate technology? What initially drew you to this field, and how did your time at NYU Wagner shape your goals? My journey into climate …
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Nick MolinariTell us about your current public service work. Can you briefly describe your employment organization and position responsibilities, as well as any relevant volunteer or entrepreneurial activities? The NYC Parks Department's Planning Division coordinates …
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Joanna SimonPlease describe what you were doing before you came to NYU Wagner? Before coming to Wagner I worked in environmental advocacy and education. I worked for Hudson River Park as well as a nonprofit organization and I knew that I was interested in pursuing a …
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Information, Access, Mentorship: Three Key Components that Lead to Success for First-Generation College StudentsBy Liz Hensler (MPA-PNP), Manager of Corporate and Community Engagement, iMentor Growing up as a public high school student in semi-rural Pennsylvania, I saw firsthand the difference that information and support can make in college enrollment and …
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Advancing Social and Economic Development in Health and Public Service InternationallyStudent Name: Eddie Rosenbaum Program/Specialty: MPA-PNP, International Policy & Management Anticipated Graduation Year: 2019 By Mikeala Sparks (MUP, International Development) “I have committed the last 10 years of my career to public service, and I …
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The NYU Rudin Center for TransportationOffice of Student and Program Services The credit cards accepted for program payment are: VISA, MasterCard, and American Express. All fields marked with are required. Participant Information First Name Last Name Work Email Work Organization Contact …
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NYU Wagner-USCM Institute for Mayors Provides Framework for Future Smart City Solutions Using Digital Data and New TechnologiesNYU Wagner has become the hub of a new, one-of-a-kind incubator to help mayors around the country harness changing technologies and make their cities run smarter. Under the guidance of faculty members and urban affairs experts Gordon Campbell and Neil …
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Mery ArcilaCan you share insights into your role and your key responsibilities in day-to-day operations? I am a press officer at the U.S. Consulate General in Sao Paulo, Brazil. I am responsible for leading media programs, acting as the official U.S. government …
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Alumni Spotlight: Astrid C. Del Rosario (MHA 2024)Astrid C. Del Rosario (MHA 2024), managed care contract analyst, Valley Health System As a Managed Care Contract Analyst at Valley Health System, what are your main responsibilities, and how do they impact the healthcare system? As a Managed Care Contract …
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Four NYU Wagner teams are headed to the 300K Challenge Semifinals with their entrepreneurial innovationsYou may not have heard of Sorty McSortFace yet, but one day it might help increase the recycling of commercial waste in New York City, a significant environmental and business objective. Then there’s motivote—another promising entrepreneurial idea. It …
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Henry Hart Rice Urban Studies FellowshipThe Henry Hart Rice Urban Studies Fellowship, endowed by the Rice Family Foundation, is awarded to outstanding students who demonstrate a commitment to bringing their scholarship and expertise to bear upon significant urban issues. The fellowship provides …
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Amanda Wind O'DonnellWhat led you to your current organization/role? Before joining Vote Run Lead (VRL) in 2017, I was CFO and Partner of a Technology company in NYC that I helped to scale from startup to industry leader. In 2015, we became the technology partner for the …
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Kris MordecaiCan you tell us a bit about your job responsibilities? I lead finance and administration for the New York City Anti-Violence Project (AVP.org), the largest anti-LGBTQ violence organization in the country. We work with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, …
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Larissa TrinderWhat led you to your current organization/role? After completing my EMPA from Wagner I wanted to coordinate my passions, skills and education together in a way that would create the greatest impact on communities. The position I am currently in brought …
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Filibusters Are Only Half the ProblemSenator Bill First, the majority leader, has often invoked the founding fathers to make his case against delaying tactics like the filibuster, especially when such tactics allow a small number of senators to create what he calls "a tyranny of the …
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Brian HarveyWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? Working in the health field, I became acutely aware of the systemic challenges facing modern healthcare. In Canada, we face significant access pressures related to chronic illness and demographic trends. But …
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Jacob VictoryEarlier in his career Jacob Victory told Idealist.org in an interview, "There is a lack of planning in healthcare to address the awesome needs of the population. The industry is more reactive than proactive." As a strong strategic planner, Victory has …
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Jason FranklinHow did being in New York impact your professional journey? Being in NYC was a critical part of my professional journey, from the chance to help design the 9/11 grants program to help arts groups in Lower Manhattan rebuild to the general access to …