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The social distance theory of power.We propose that asymmetric dependence between individuals (i.e., power) produces asymmetric social distance, with high-power individuals feeling more distant than low-power individuals. From this insight, we articulate predictions about how power affects …
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The Role of the Real City in Cyberspace: Understanding Regional Variations in Internet Accessibility and UtilizationSince 1993, when the first graphical web browser, Mosaic, was released into the public domain, the Internet has evolved from an obscure academic and military research network into an international agglomeration of public and private, local and global …
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Health Management Education Partnerships: More Than Technology TransferThis article presents the reflections of three faculty members from New York University based on more than two years of experience in a health management education (HME) partnership with institutions in the Republic of Albania. The most significant point …
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Preliminary Qualifying ExaminationDesign of the PQE The PQE is an essay exam constructed to assess the student's capability to design a research proposal based on a research problem scenario presented to them. It also tests the capacity for clear and logical expository writing. The …
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Program Requirement ChecksheetMPA-Health: Health Services Management I. SCHOOLWIDE CORE COURSES [15 CREDITS] Students must complete or waive all schoolwide core …
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Alumni Spotlight: Paula Sevilla Núñez (MUP 2019)Paula Sevilla Núñez (MUP 2019), housing justice researcher, International Institute for Environment and Developmnet (IIED) Can you share your journey into affordable housing and housing justice? What initially drew you to this field, and how did your time …
Alumni In Action
Ariana ProehlWhat do you do in your current role? I am the creator, producer and host of an online talk show called Know This! with Ariana ( www.knowthis.tv ). I'm currently on a 16-city speaking and talk show tour, interviewing next generation voices in various …
Capstone Projects
Developing a Model for Bicycle RidershipThe New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) provides for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in NYC. DOT is the agency tasked with controlling NYC streets and developing infrastructure for and …
Capstone Projects
Strategies for Enhanced Alumni EngagementFounded in 1944, Citizens’ Committee for Children of New York (CCC) is a nonprofit and nonpartisan child advocacy organization known for strong analytic work, community engagement, and fact-based advocacy. One of the organization’s signature programs, …
Capstone Projects
Developing an Earned Income Model For Planned Parenthood of New York CityPlanned Parenthood of New York City (PPNYC) delivers vital reproductive health care, sex education, and information to New Yorkers. The Capstone team created an earned income model for PPNYC’s Education and Training Department. Each year, the department …
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Studying collective leadership: The road aheadIn the concluding article, we move from providing a map of the collective leadership (CL) research field that has been conducted to date to providing a travel guide that we hope can inspire both experienced and novice travelers to push out the frontiers …
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Open Restaurants in New YorkNew York City’s Open Restaurants outdoor dining program began in June 2020. This municipal program has transformed the streets and sidewalks of the city. Today, more than 12,000 cafes, bars, and restaurants use sidewalk and/or parking lane space to serve …
Capstone Projects
Strategic Expansion PlanCause Effective is a nonprofit consulting firm that works with other nonprofits to develop fundraising strategies. It is currently considering ways to expand its client base to diversify and stabilize its own income streams. The Capstone team was engaged …
Capstone Projects
Evaluating the Brooklyn Family Justice Center: An Outcome Model and Evaluation ToolkitA joint project of the Mayors Office to Combat Domestic Violence (OCDV) and the Kings County District Attorneys Office (KCDA) established through the Presidents Family Justice Center Initiative, the Brooklyn Family Justice Center (FJC) is a …
Capstone Projects
Improving Process, Communication, Fiscal Operations, and Evaluation at a New York City Nonprofit OrganizationCareer Gear is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping disadvantaged men get and keep jobs by providing them with business-appropriate clothing, career counseling, and follow-up job support. Now at a pivotal point in its development, Career Gear …
Capstone Projects
COASTAL STORM PREPAREDNESS FOR HOMEBOUND INDIVIDUALS AND THE STORM SHELTER SYSTEMNew York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) is the emergency coordination agency responsible for coastal storm preparedness, evacuation, and shelter in NYC. NYCEM tasked the Capstone team to support the agency with two coastal storm preparatory challenges: …
Capstone Projects
STRATEGIES FOR ANALYZING COMPLEX SURVEY DATA AND CONDUCTING EFFECTIVE SURVEYSThe Community Service Society of New York (CSS) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1843 to promote economic opportunity and equity through data-driven research, direct services, and people-driven advocacy. CSS engaged a Capstone team to do a trend …
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IMPROVING PAVEMENT MARKING REFURBISHMENT IN BROOKLYNThe New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) is responsible for installing and maintaining over 200 million linear feet of pavement markings, which are used on paved roadways to direct and inform drivers and pedestrians, and ensuring that the …
Alumni In Action
Maha AlDhaheriHow did your Wagner experience prepare you professionally for what you are doing today? I specialized in MUP's International Development Planning, and a lot of the most important lessons that stuck with me were reflections from my NYU Wagner professors …
News
NYU Wagner and Common Cause Host New York City Council Speaker Candidate RoundtableFollowing a landmark mayoral election in New York City, another crucial vote is approaching—New York City Council Speaker, a role which will be determined by a Council vote in January. On Tuesday, November 18, NYU Wagner and Common Cause New York hosted a …
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Learning to Love the SwampPresents the text of the presidential address given at the Fall 1994 meeting of the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management by Ellen Schall. Reflection and learning from experience; Why reflective, swamp learning should be taken seriously; …
Faculty Profile
Ashley ThurowAshley Thurow is a Lecturer of Health Administration at NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. She currently serves as Vice President, Payer Contracting and High Performing Network Officer for Providence Health & Services. Providence …
Alumni In Action
Tallant BurleyHow would you describe your experience as an NYU Wagner student? It was a great experience that allowed me to build relationships and build awareness about the complexity of the issues related to the built environment and urban policy, especially …
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Geographic variations and temporal trends in cesarean delivery rates in China, 2008-2014Importance The increasing use of cesarean delivery is an emerging global health issue. Prior estimates of China’s cesarean rate have been based on surveys with limited geographic coverage. Objective To provide updated information about cesarean rates …