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.

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT CUSP

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Regular Admissions Deadline: February 15, 2019
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Smart Cities Postdoctoral Fellowships
NYU's CUSP, Wireless, CCS, VIDA and C2SMART invite applications for the inaugural cohort of NYU’s Smart Cities Postdoctoral Fellows! We seek outstanding applicants with a strong record of interdisciplinary work in developing and applying concepts and methods from science, technology, computing, engineering and applied mathematics in the service of urban communities across the globe.
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Attend a Research Seminar
Join NYU CUSP for an upcoming research seminar, featuring leading voices in the growing field of Urban Informatics. Our research seminars are open to the public!
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