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Bringing Information Technology to Infrastructure: A White Paper for a Research AgendaThe dramatic growth in the development and use of information technology (IT) has had an untold impact upon the nature and performance of the fundamental infrastructure systems that support our economy and social environment. The use of IT is no doubt …
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The Welfare State and Infant MortalityThis article seeks to understand the effects of welfare-state spending on infant mortality rates. Infant mortality was chosen for its importance as a social indicator and its putative sensitivity to state action over a short time span. Country …
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A Cross-Country Panel StudyOver the past few years, various studies have alternately demonstrated and refuted the ability of foreign aid to stimulate economic growth in developing countries, following the conventional wisdom that identifies growth as the major factor of poverty …
Capstone Projects
A Cross-Country Panel StudyOver the past few years, various studies have alternately demonstrated and refuted the ability of foreign aid to stimulate economic growth in developing countries, following the conventional wisdom that identifies growth as the major factor of poverty …
Capstone Projects
MEASURING CLIMATE RESILIENCE DISPARITIES AMONG VULNERABLE POPULATIONS IN BELIZE CITYThe Belize Association of Planners (BAP) is a nonprofit professional planning organization committed to promoting social justice and sustainability in the natural and built environments. BAP enlisted a team to identify intersectional vulnerabilities …
Capstone Projects
Measuring Steps to SuccessFootsteps is an organization that helps Ultra-Orthodox Jews who choose to leave their communities to integrate into broader society. They accomplish this goal by providing emotional, academic, and career development support. These include individual …
Faculty Profile
J. Lawrence AberJ. Lawrence Aber is Willner Family Professor of Psychology and Public Policy at the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, and University Professor at New York University, where he also serves as board chair of its Institute of …
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Mortgage Foreclosures and the Changing Mix of Crime in Micro-neighborhoodsObjectives: The main objectives of the study are to estimate the impact of mortgage foreclosures on the location of criminal activity within a blockface. Drawing on routine activity theory, disorder theory, and social disorganization theory, the study …
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NK Architects Awarded for Design of NYU Wagner’s 17th Street BuildingFor their work in revamping NYU Wagner’s new home at 105 E 17th Street, NK Architects received an Outstanding Project Award in Learning By Design Magazine’s Fall 2025 Architecture and Interior Design Awards of Excellence. The firm was recognized for …
Capstone Projects
Incentivizing Renewable Energy Systems in SwazilandThe United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) partnered with Swaziland to launch Partnerships for Affordable Renewable Energy in Swaziland (PARES), aiming to support Swaziland’s transformational shift towards a sustainable development path by …
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Six Wagner students and their rising startups chosen to enter NYU Entrepreneurial Institute acceleratorSix NYU Wagner students have been accepted into the J-Term Startup Sprint accelerator program run by the NYU Entrepreneurial Institute. The just-announced J-Term Startup Sprint class of 2019 includes two ventures generated by these students: KinNect: …
Alumni In Action
Santhosh RamdossCAN YOU TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOUR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND WHAT YOUR DAY-TO-DAY LOOKS LIKE? As President, CEO, and the Chief Investment Officer at Gary Community Ventures, I lead a dynamic and diverse team of 45 people. We're a private foundation and a …
Alumni In Action
Rahil RangwalaWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? I was coming to Wagner with considerable work experience and the program offered me flexibility and the most options at that point in time. I was able to curate the right academic experience from all the …
Faculty Profile
Kara GroplerI am a MedTech marketing leader with experience driving commercial excellence and business transformation in both Fortune 500 and start-up environments. I bring an upbeat mindset and a commitment to service and values. My 18+ years of experience includes …
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The Socio-economic Empowerment Assessment: Addressing poverty and economic distress in clientsIn this paper, we introduce the Socio-Economic Empowerment Assessment (SEEA), a qualitative assessment that uses an ecological framework to better understand the psychological impact of poverty and financial insecurity. The assessment is designed as a …
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Student Spotlight: Lina Dieudonné (MPA-PNP 2025)Lina Dieudonné (MPA-PNP 2025), chair, Wagner Philanthropy Could you share a bit about yourself and tell us what inspired you to attend NYU Wagner? I have been interested in public service from a young age. I was raised in France but my mother is from …
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Elizabeth AngelesElizabeth Angeles built a career focused on transforming how institutions serve and engage with local communities. A lifelong New Yorker with roots in community advocacy, Elizabeth brings extensive field experience in public policy, emergency management, …
Alumni In Action
Alisa CordesiusHow would you describe your experience as a Wagner student? Invigorating and challenging, yet welcoming and empowering. How did you find your first post-Wagner job? I couldn't have gotten through the job search process without the encouraging support …
Alumni In Action
Simone Shaheen… Amid the pandemic, a group of NIIF students and alumni came together to create NYU’s Impact Investing Club (NIIAC), a unique alumni club that fosters new relationships across the alumni community interested in impact investing. While the …
Capstone Projects
STRATEGIES FOR CANNABIS INDUSTRY INVESTMENT The Office of the Mayor of Trenton enlisted a team to help the city take advantage of New Jersey’s legalization of recreational cannabis in November 2020. The city’s goal was to understand the cannabis industry’s impacts on a majority-minority city facing …
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Public Sector Capacity Building and Trade PoliciesThe United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has embarked on a large initiative to analyze the impact of globalization on developing nation-states through their Regional Initiative on Human Development Reports for Asia and the Pacific. Through the …
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Wagner Advocacy and Political Action (WAPA)… is open to all students, allies, and those interested in learning more about these topics. Advisor Erica Foldy …
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Strategies to Enhance the Financial Viability of Environmental ProjectsThe National Audubon Society (Audubon) is a nonprofit environmental organization that seeks to conserve and restore natural ecosystems and wildlife for the benefit of humanity and the earth’s biological diversity. Despite growing demand for investable …
Alumni In Action
Theresa JenkinsonWhy did you choose NYU Wagner for graduate school? I wanted to combine my interest in management, strategy, and public service in a program that was committed to innovation and impact. Its location and role in the New York community also provided …