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…developing the Stella and Charles Guttman Community College, CUNY’s first new community college in 40 years. Under his leadership, the Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) was established, benefiting 25,000…
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…understanding of planning and preservation policy in New York City and beyond. Shannen’s interest in the Community Planning Fellowship is rooted in her passion for expanding the scope of preservation…
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…is driven by a commitment to leveraging strategic investments and policy innovation to tackle pressing urban challenges, such as affordable housing, economic development, and public health disparities. Before graduate school,…
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…on a mathematics literacy program for underserved populations, a City College professor noted the rarity of “teachers who combine Nic’s knowledge of the subject, knowledge about students, and commitment to…
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…physicists, engineers, chemists and biochemists, including postdoctorals, graduate students, undergraduates and even high school students. Her commitment to promote women and men in the STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering and…
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…During his undergraduate studies, he interned for a California State Assembly member representing the 66th Assembly District in Torrance, CA. This experience enabled him to explore the intersection of community,…
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…vision by creating the South Brooklyn Invitational Math Competition, which is hosted at FDR and resembles the rigor and format of national competitions. According to a former student, “Mr. Galli’s…
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…serve as a bridge to connect her academic knowledge to practice, and enable her to facilitate community connections, help residents solve the problems they face, and strengthen communities in this…
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Nina Farahanchi is pursuing a Master’s degree in Urban Planning from Columbia University with a concentration in Community and Economic Development. Before graduate school, Nina earned her Bachelor of Business…
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…computer science. Their dedication has not only transformed their classrooms but also significantly contributed to the broader educational community. We extend our heartfelt thanks to this year’s Sloan Award winners…
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…Island has a student body of about 200, ages 16-21, who are over-aged and under-credited. These students may not have a permanent home, may have been in juvenile detention or…
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…support efforts that address the legacy of infrastructure negatively impacting vulnerable communities’ health and to ensure these communities have access to green, resilient infrastructure in the face of climate change….
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