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CUSP students present novel ways of tackling pressing problems cities face today

On Friday, December 10th, the CUSP community gathered virtually for our fall Capstone Showcase. After working for two semesters on applied data science projects, seven graduate student teams presented their findings and recommendations to faculty members, colleagues, project sponsors, family… Continue Reading CUSP students present novel ways of tackling pressing problems cities face today

Professor Neil Kleiman named a contributor to NYC Mayor-Elect’s transition committee

Assistant Professor of Practice Neil Kleiman has been named a contributor to New York City Mayor-Elect Eric Adam’s transition committee. Kleiman, who has previously served on transitional teams across various levels of government, was tapped to join the Technology/IT committee… Continue Reading Professor Neil Kleiman named a contributor to NYC Mayor-Elect’s transition committee

NYU Tandon to launch a new robotics initiative focused on collaboration and improving urban living

This article first appeared on IEEE Spectrum’s website. Read the full piece.  New York University’s Tandon School of Engineering is on the eve of launching a new robotics initiative that promises to take a unique approach to both research and teaching as… Continue Reading NYU Tandon to launch a new robotics initiative focused on collaboration and improving urban living

CUSP researchers are using distributed sensor networks to develop flood and noise protection measures

This is a sponsored article brought to you by NYU Tandon School of Engineering, originally published by IEEE Spectrum.  A common adage is that if you can measure a thing, you can control a thing, or at least manage it.… Continue Reading CUSP researchers are using distributed sensor networks to develop flood and noise protection measures

CUSP Professor Debra Laefer received a $1 million Civic Innovation Challenge Stage 2 Award

Debra Laefer, Professor in the Department of Civil and Urban Engineering and the Center for Urban Science and Progress (CUSP) at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, and Rae Zimmerman, Research Professor and Professor Emerita of Planning and Public Administration at NYU Wagner,… Continue Reading CUSP Professor Debra Laefer received a $1 million Civic Innovation Challenge Stage 2 Award

Center for Urban Science and Progress gives its new grads their moment to shine

NYU Tandon explores the 2021 CUSP Capstone Showcase and Re ignition Ceremony (via NYU Tandon Newsroom). August 9 was a milestone day at Tandon’s Center for Urban Science and Progress (CUSP), an interdisciplinary research center dedicated to harnessing the power of… Continue Reading Center for Urban Science and Progress gives its new grads their moment to shine