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Professor Julia Lane Honored for Service to the Social SciencesProfessor Julia Lane has been selected to receive the 2017 Warren E. Miller Award for Meritorious Service to the Social Sciences , an honor initiated in 1993 by the Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) to recognize …
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Building an Infrastructure to Support the Use of Government Administrative Data for Program Performance and Social Science ResearchThis article provides an overview of the elements necessary to build a sustainable research data infrastructure. I argue that it needs the financial and intellectual engagement of a community of practice. Most attention has been paid to researchers and …
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To Leave An Area After Disaster: How Evacuees from the WTC Buildings Left the WTC Area Following the Attacks.How people leave a devastated area after a disaster is critical to understanding their ability to cope with risks they face while evacuating. Knowledge of their needs for communications about these risks is particularly crucial in planning for emergency …
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North-South Knowledge Sharing on Incentive-based Conditional Cash Transfer ProgramsOver the last decade, Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) programs have become one of the most widely adopted anti-poverty initiatives in the developing world. Inspired particularly by Mexico's successful program, CCTs are viewed as an effective way to …
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Mark MoffettMaurice "Mark" Moffett is a Senior Lecturer of Health Administration at NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. He is also a Health Economist whose research uses Health Services Research as the foundation for Health Policy development …
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New York Building Congress and NYU Wagner Launch New Fellowship to Expand Research and Advocacy ProgramsThe New York Building Congress and NYU Wagner have partnered to launch a new Fellowship in Urban Policy and Planning. The Fellowship Program places Wagner graduate students into part-time employment with the Building Congress. The program offers graduate …
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Traci SandersWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? I had been out of school for five years before I decided to pursue a graduate degree, and a series of very fortunate events led me to Urban Planning. The two most important factors in my decision were 1) the …
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Urinary phthalates and increased insulin resistance in adolescentsBACKGROUND: Di-2-ethylhexylphthalate (DEHP) is an environmental chemical commonly found in processed foods. Phthalate exposures, in particular to DEHP, have been associated with insulin resistance in adults, but have not been studied in adolescents. …
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DEVELOPING A ROADMAP FOR PROGRAM EXPANSIONThe Arthur Project (TAP) is a small nonprofit based in the Bronx that provides therapeutic mentoring services for underserved and vulnerable middle school youth and their families. Seeking to expand its impact, TAP engaged a Capstone team to develop a …
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Geographic Mobility and Parental Co-residence Among Young AdultsSewin Chan, Katherine O'Regan, and Wei You … Geographic Mobility and Parental Co-residence Among Young Adults …
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Career Resources & ServicesWhile studying at NYU Wagner, and after graduation, you'll have access to the Office of Career Services' (OCS) rich resources—everything you'll need to fine-tune your career vision, strategically plan your time at school, and build a public service career …
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URPL-GP.1605
Land Use LawThis course is designed to give you a better understanding of the legal and administrative framework used to regulate land use at various levels of government, and the relationship of the planner to the law. We will cover basic legal procedures as well as …Publication
Decreased Physical Function in Juvenile Rheumatoid ArthritisObjective To assess the extent of physical disability in juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), classified according to subtype, and whether synovitis or flexion contractures are present on examination. Methods This retrospective study included 88 JRA …
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A Canary in the Mortgage Market? Why the recent FHA and GSE loan limit reductions deserve attentionOn October 1, 2011, the maximum loan size eligible for Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insurance or a guarantee from Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac (known as "Government-Sponsored Enterprises" or "GSEs") dropped in dozens of metropolitan areas around the …
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URPL-GP.2612
Smart, Sustainable Planning in AmsterdamThis one-week travel class to Amsterdam offers an immersive journey into the heart of sustainable urbanism. The course offers a unique opportunity for students to delve deep into the city's pioneering approaches to sustainable mobility, climate …Capstone Projects
Childcare Accessibility for Employees of Mid-sized CompaniesHalf of the families in the United States find it difficult to find childcare. Moreover, the lack of affordable childcare causes many women to leave the workforce early and stagnates their careers. Kidvy, the Capstone team initiative, seeks to address …
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Sonia M. OspinaSonia M. Ospina, Professor Emerita of Public Management and Policy at the NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, is a sociologist by training, and an expert in qualitative research. Her interests in the participatory, inclusive and collaborative …
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Multiple Pathways to Community Level Impacts in HIV Prevention: Implications for Conceptualization, Implementation, and Evaluation of InterventionsInterventions with individuals who are at risk for HIV/AIDS have been shown to have a positive short-term impact. This book provides an overarching framework based on an ecological approach for designing and implementing HIV/AIDS intervention with …
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Determinants of School Performance in New York Elementary Schools: Results and Implications for Resource UseThis study seeks to identify and better understand factors that determine differences in performance/efficiency between various schools. It also examines through statistical analysis strengths and weaknesses of the production-function based approach to …
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Multiple Pathways to Community-Level Impacts in HIV Prevention: Implications for Conceptualization, Implementation, and Evaluation of InterventionsInterventions with individuals who are at risk for HIV/AIDS have been shown to have a positive short-term impact. This book provides an overarching framework based on an ecological approach for designing and implementing HIV/AIDS intervention with …
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SUMMER 2023 LEAD AND PARKE FELLOWSDiego Diaz De La Vega (he/him) is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Politics. With a specialization in Comparative Politics, emphasizing Latin America and Political Economy, he has effectively applied his analytical skills honed as a Logistics …
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Shuai RenWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? I'm from a planning background and wanted to learn how the world's most famous city, New York, does its planning and manages its procedures. Coming from a developing country context where urbanization is …
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Student GroupsAll Wagner Student Groups and Organizations are open to any interested Wagner student Wagner Student Association (WSA) As the school’s governing association, WSA fosters community, promotes leadership and professional development opportunities, …
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NYU Wagner Graduate Makes "40 Under 40" Honor Roll for 2014NYU Wagner alumnus Errol Pierre (MPA in Health Policy & Financial Management, 2013) has been awarded The Network Journal’s 40 Under 40 award for his volunteer work as a board member for two nonprofits, One Hundred Black Men and The YMCA. While attending …