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Student Spotlight: Yushan Luo
Tell us more about your background. What got you interested in CUSP? I studied at the University of Colorado, Boulder for undergrad and I was majoring in environmental studies and minoring in atmospheric and oceanic science. I was passionate about… Continue Reading Student Spotlight: Yushan Luo
Student Spotlight: Sonam Bagul
Walk us through your path before CUSP. What got you interested in urban science? I have an engineering background with Computer Science as my major in undergraduate education. I was fortunate to work under the guidance of Prof. Sangeeta… Continue Reading Student Spotlight: Sonam Bagul
How Did I Get Here? With Chris Carey, Software Engineer at Replica
As part of the “How Did I Get Here?” series, CUSP invites recent alumni from our master’s program to speak with current students about their journeys beyond graduation. Chris Carey, now a Software Engineer Tech Lead at Replica, graduated from… Continue Reading How Did I Get Here? With Chris Carey, Software Engineer at Replica
Reaching across the pond to dive into data
Originally published by NYU Tandon. A shared language, plenty of iconic landmarks, underground public transportation systems… New York City and London have much in common. For another thing, both world-class cities generate reams of data that could, if analyzed and… Continue Reading Reaching across the pond to dive into data
Alumni Spotlight: Democratizing the urban planning process
A graduate of NYU Tandon’s Center for Urban Science and Progress creates a platform that allows neighbors to understand and be part of the urban change in their area If you’ve lived in New York City any length of time,… Continue Reading Alumni Spotlight: Democratizing the urban planning process
How to become a data scientist: A guide to the education, skills, and necessary experience
CUSP’s MS in Applied Urban Science and Informatics trains students to become data scientists specifically focused on urban issues. Not sure where to begin on the journey to a career in data science? This how to guide, originally published by… Continue Reading How to become a data scientist: A guide to the education, skills, and necessary experience
Student Spotlight: Forging mission-driven and data-enabled careers
Originally published by NYU Tandon. The Center for Urban Science and Progress attracts students who aim to make a difference NYU Tandon’s Center for Urban Science and Progress (CUSP) is an interdisciplinary research center dedicated to developing novel data- and… Continue Reading Student Spotlight: Forging mission-driven and data-enabled careers
Alumni Spotlight: Lazarus Chok
As a recent alumni of NYU’s Center of Urban Science + Progress (CUSP), Lazarus Chok is optimistic about his ability to tackle urban challenges. After seeing the culmination of his classmates’ work in their final presentations, Lazarus was inspired by the… Continue Reading Alumni Spotlight: Lazarus Chok
What’s Happening at CUSP: September 2021
Research Congratulations to Professor Oded Nov (PI), Research Assistant Professor Graham Dove (Co-PI), Institute Professor Maurizio Porfiri (Co-PI), Assistant Professor JR Rizzo (Co-PI), and Associate Professor Rumi Chunara (Co-PI), who have received a new $2.5 million grant from the National… Continue Reading What’s Happening at CUSP: September 2021
What’s Happening at CUSP: August 2021
Research Congratulations to Joseph Chow and Julia Stoyanovich, who have been conferred the title of Institute Associate Professor in recognition of their significant accomplishments in research, teaching, and service! Congratulations to Smart Cities Postdoctoral Associate John R. Pamplin II, who… Continue Reading What’s Happening at CUSP: August 2021