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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.
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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.
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Developing evidence-based interventions to address poverty
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Spreading best practices and advancing clinical treatment for better outcomes
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Applying research-derived knowledge to real service delivery
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Our event programming extends the conversations started by our work to challenge harmful narratives, advance new thinking and inspire positive change.
DATE: October 12, 2022

In Conversation with Dr. Timnit Gebru and Minerva Tantoco on Ethical AI

In Conversation with Dr. Timnit Gebru and Minerva Tantoco on Ethical AI is a virtual discussion of emerging harms and social good related to AI.

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NYU McSilver, Rutgers University Academy of Peer Services Co-Launch Technical Assistance Center for Peer Support Services
NY State Office of Mental Health provides $4 million in funding for new PeerTAC program NEW YORK — A new partnership launched in January will provide training, technical assistance, and consultation to New York State mental health practitioners and organizations using peer support services — credible service providers that share similar backgrounds, ages, and other […]
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In Conversation with Dr. Timnit Gebru and Minerva Tantoco on Ethical AI
On October 12, 2022, a global audience convened for a virtual conversation between Dr. Timnit Gebru, founder and executive director of the DAIR Institute; Minerva Tantoco, Chief AI Officer at NYU McSilver; and moderator Christopher Hemphill, Director of Commercial Intelligence at Woebot Health.
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McSilver Names AI, Health Equity and Justice Policy Experts As Fellows-in-Residence
Chris Hemphill, Ifeoma Ike, and Cathy Nonas appointed as Fellows-in-Residence for the 2022-2023 term.
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