Events News

In our first Reclaim the Algorithm webinar, data science and machine learning experts Allen Hillery, Dr. Brandeis Marshall, and Anthony Starks explored the W.E.B. Du Bois legacy and its connection to modern AI systems. Convened online April 30, 2026, the conversation examined how his thinking and the centuries old mathematical foundations behind modern AI impact […]

On May 4, 2026, the McSilver Institute teamed up with managed care provider AmeriHealth Caritas and the Greater New York Chapter of The Links, Inc., to produce a live video podcast titled “After Birth, Aftercare, Afterthought: The Fourth Trimester.” The goal of the podcast is to build stronger, more responsive support systems for new mothers. […]

How exactly does HIV intersect with poverty and social vulnerability? On Tuesday, February 17, the McSilver Institute convened a lunchtime panel exploring how structural determinants shape both risk and outcomes. Three expert panelists showcased their research and discussed disparities affecting vulnerable communities and evidence-based strategies to reduce inequities. Attendees joining at the NYU Silver School’s […]

On January 26, 2026, attendees from around the world gathered for an in-depth discussion of TTAC — the New York City Perinatal and Early Childhood Mental Health Training and Technical Assistance Center. The presentation, “McSilver Speaker Series: A Systems Approach for Expanding Improved Behavioral Health Care,” was the first in the McSilver Speaker Series. This […]

On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, the McSilver Institute hosted its inaugural McSilver Speaker Series event as a virtual session, “Training for Impact: Building Global Research Scholars for Poverty and Global Health Equity.” The event brought together a global audience for a deep dive into the professional journeys of emerging investigators dedicated to addressing poverty and […]

On Thursday, November 13, the McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research, the Constance and Martin Silver Center on Data Science and Social Equity (C+M Silver Center), and the NYU Silver School of Social Work brought together researchers, academics, and AI experts for an engaging mini-conference on AI and poverty. Hosted at the Silver School, […]

On November 6, 2025, New York Assemblymember Emérita Torres (Assembly District 85) convened “Reclaiming the Algorithm: Community Power in Data and AI,” at the Somos 2025 Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Panelists included Dr. Kara Emery, Director of Data Science at the NYU McSilver AI Hub; Chris Hemphill, NYU McSilver Fellow; Wayne Ho, CEO of the […]

On October 14, McSilver Executive Director Rose Pierre-Louis joined Sideya Sherman, NYC Chief Equity Officer and Commissioner and Carlyn Cowen, Chief Policy and Public Affairs Officer of the Chinese-American Planning Council, for a panel discussion moderated by Jennifer Jones Austin, CEO and Executive Director of FPWA. Dedicated to reimagining the New York City economy for […]

Leading voices in New York City politics discuss the transformative impact of ranked choice voting (RCV) on local elections

On June 2, 2025, the McSilver Awards recognized 9 outstanding individuals who are transforming systems to fight poverty.