Using Applied Research to Solve Urban Problems: Involving Undergraduates in Cutting Edge Research

Event Description

Are you interested in conducting applied research in an entrepreneurial setting? Join us for an info session on the upcoming spring course, “Using Applied Research to Solve Urban Problems,” cohosted by Gallatin and the Marron Institute. Hear from Marron researchers and former students about course structure and past projects, including one that evolved into a published article with undergraduate co-authors. There will also be a preview of possible research projects for the spring semester.

Schedule

3:45-4:00 Light snacks available

4:00-4:05 Welcome: Ethan Youngerman

4:05-4:40 Project presentations from spring 2026 course

4:40-4:50 Preview of potential research projects for upcoming spring 2027 semester

4:50-5:00 Q&A

About the NYU Marron Institute of Urban Management

The NYU Marron Institute conducts innovative applied research, working with cities to take on critical challenges of urban living. Started with a generous gift from Donald B. Marron, faculty members develop their programs, hire research staff and build portfolios of externally-funded projects that have the potential to improve outcomes in cities. Currently, the Marron Institute has six major research programs focused on urban planning, environmental health, civic analytics, transportation and land use, human trafficking, and public sector performance and innovation.

Globally, cities are home to more than half of the world’s population—4 billion people and growing. Though the researchers and faculty members at the Marron Institute do publish and teach on occasion, their chief focus is the pursuit of sponsored research that will extend the impact of the Institute’s founding gift and have a positive and measurable impact on life in cities the world over.

​Visitor Information

This event is open to the NYU community (students, faculty, staff and administration) and a valid NYU ID is needed to enter the building.

​​Location

This event will be hosted in Room 101 at 18 Washington Place, New York, NY, 10003.