New York City's Leader in Urban Informatics

A UNIQUE RESEARCH CENTER THAT USES NEW YORK CITY AS ITS LABORATORY TO HELP CITIES

New York University’s Center for Urban Science And Progress (CUSP) is an interdisciplinary research center dedicated to the application of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in the service of urban communities across the globe.

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MISSION

Using New York City as our laboratory and classroom, we strive to develop novel data- and technology-driven solutions for complex urban problems. CUSP’s research and educational initiatives seek to improve city services; optimize decision-making by local governments; create smart urban infrastructures; address challenging urban issues such as crime, environmental pollution and public health issues; and inspire urban citizens to improve their quality of life.

EDUCATION

CUSP offers a Master of Science in Applied Urban Science and Informatics, empowering our students with the knowledge and technical expertise to make cities around the world more productive, livable, equitable, and resilient. Our graduate programs offer a unique and interdisciplinary approach that links data science, statistics and analytics, and mathematics with complex urban systems, urban management, and policy. Our programs expose students to the inner workings of city agencies and create opportunities to challenge themselves through immersive, hands-on data projects.

RESEARCH

To benefit the city and other partners, NYU CUSP’s research is both mission- and impact- oriented. We develop and integrate data analytics and technologies to specific ends and for the common good, such as improving building energy usage and controlling noise pollution. Our interdisciplinary research teams bring together experts in the physical and natural sciences, computer and data science, the social sciences, engineering, and professional fields such as policy, design, and finance.

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CUSP Research Seminar: Friday October 23 at 11:30am
Please join NYU CUSP for our virtual Research Seminar Series!

Our next seminar will feature John R. Pamplin II, PhD, MPH, Smart Cities Postdoctoral Associate and Assistant Professor/Faculty Fellow at NYU CUSP, for a discussion on “Explaining the Black-White Depression Paradox: An Introduction to Racialization and Mental Health.”
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Call for 2021 Capstone Projects
NYU CUSP is pleased to announce its 2021 call for Capstone Projects, open to city agencies, private sector companies, and academic organizations interested in co-supervising an applied urban analytics project with CUSP graduate students!
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NYU CUSP & COVID-19
NYU CUSP is committed to safeguarding our community’s health and safety while also pursuing our academic and research mission. Learn how CUSP faculty, researchers, and students are responding to COVID-19.
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