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Rose Pierre-Louis is our new Executive Director

Her appointment marks a new chapter of leadership at NYU McSilver.

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What We Do

Research, programs and interventions that address the root causes and consequences of poverty.

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ENDING POVERTY

ENDING POVERTY

Poverty is about more than lacking the resources to meet basic needs, such as food, clothing and shelter. We recognize the interrelatedness of race, gender and poverty. Therefore, NYU McSilver is dedicated to dismantling structural racism and other forms of systemic oppression through our work.

How We Help

The McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research at New York University is committed to creating new knowledge about the root causes of poverty, developing evidence-based interventions to address its consequences, and rapidly translating research findings into action through policy and best practices.

Events

Our event programming extends the conversations started by our work to challenge harmful narratives, advance new thinking and inspire positive change.

DATE: March 15, 2022

She Leads — A Women’s History Month Panel Discussion

Responding to the Supreme Court’s Reversal of Roe v. Wade (June 24, 2022)

McSilver’s Statement on Supreme Court Reversing Roe v Wade

This will have a massive impact on the lives of women in low-income communities and women of color, says the NYU McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research.

Rosemonde Pierre-Louis To Become NYU McSilver’s Next Executive Director

Her appointment, starting July 1, begins a new chapter of leadership for the institute.

Resources for Helping Children Cope with Collective Grief

The Community Technical Assistance Center of New York has prepared a tip sheet to help children and adolescents cope with collective grief.

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NYU McSilver Institute @nyumcsilver ·

In case you missed it: @JBHEdotcom noted the recent appointment of McSilver Executive Director @RPLNYC among an array of expanded roles for trailblazing Black leaders in higher education: https://www.jbhe.com/2022/07/seven-african-americans-taking-on-new-administrative-duties-in-higher-education-3/

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NYC has about one public restroom per 6,000 residents, offering facilities at a dismal rate compared to other cities, according to a @NYCComptroller report. Activists, policymakers and even TikTokers are urging more safe restrooms. From @CityAndStateNY: https://www.cityandstateny.com/policy/2022/07/new-yorkers-are-scrambling-public-restroom-access-limited-availability/368912/

NYU McSilver Institute @nyumcsilver ·

5 Jul

As governments and big tech plan for cyber threats, disaster relief, AI and more, how are systems secured? On July 21, McSilver Chief AI Officer @MinervaTantoco will moderate a panel on securing information at @CityAndStateNY’s Protecting New York Summit: https://www.cityandstateny.com/feature/2022-Protecting-NY-Summit-1/

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5 Jul

Our Dean, @DrMikeLindsey, is among the experts cited in @DiscoverMag’s exploration of surging suicide rates, including his findings on different risk patterns based on race & ethnicity & efforts underway at @NYUMcSilver’s AI Hub to understand why. https://www.discovermagazine.com/mind/redefining-suicide-in-the-u-s

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4 Jul

Let's celebrate this all year long, with action. Happy #IndependenceDay, from @NYUMcSilver! #July4th