New York City's Leader in Urban Informatics
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.
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.
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT CUSP
RECENT NEWS
What’s Happening at CUSP: January 2020
What’s Happening at CUSP: December 2019
What’s Happening at CUSP: November 2019
UPCOMING EVENTS
Congratulations to @nyutandon Prof. Debra Laefer & her co-inventor Dr. Salam Al-Sabah, who were accepted into the January sprint for high-tech #startups for their invention the “Intermeshed Steel Connection." Learn more: https://t.co/hAKCfsvWHL @urban_modeling
Come join CUSP & help cities around the world become more productive, livable, equitable, & resilient. We're looking for our next cohort of #SmartCities PostDoc Associates, with a start date in September 2020. Apply by 2/1: https://t.co/7b9JybvsU4