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CUR is directed by John Mollenkopf, Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Sociology. (For the 2011-12 school year, Dr. Mollenkopf is on leave. Richard Alba, Distinguished Professor of Sociology, is Acting Director.) Professor William Kornblum, Sociology, serves as chairperson. Professor Philip Kasinitz, Sociology, is associate director. The Center's work is carried out by several full-time staff working closely with graduate students and other researchers.

John Mollenkopf — by admin — last modified October 23, 2012

John Mollenkopf directs the Center for Urban Research. Dr. Mollenkopf is a Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Sociology at the Graduate Center and coordinates its interdisciplinary concentration in public policy and urban

Richard Alba — by Steven Romalewski — last modified October 23, 2012

Richard Alba (Distinguished Professor of Sociology) was Acting Director of the Center for Urban Research during the 2011-12 school year. The seeds of Richard Alba’s interest in race, ethnicity and immigration were sown during his chil

David Burgoon — by Steven Romalewski — last modified October 26, 2010

David Burgoon works with CUR staff and clients to design and develop geographic information system (GIS) applications.  His more than 10 years of professional experience in GIS and application development enables him to leverage the latest mapping t

Lesley Hirsch — by Steven Romalewski — last modified May 17, 2013

Lesley Hirsch is the founding director of the NYC Labor Market Information Service (NYCLMIS) situa

Ronnie Kauder — by Lesley Hirsch — last modified January 30, 2013

Ronnie Kauder joined the staff of the New York City Labor Market Information Service in 2010. She headed a major green job

Joseph Pereira — by admin — last modified September 07, 2007

Joseph Pereira earned his doctorate in sociology at the University of Massachusetts and has conducted extensive research on the educational and labor market outcomes of minority groups in New York City, with a particular emphasis on Latinos. 

Steven Romalewski — by admin — last modified June 10, 2011

Steven Romalewski joined the City University of New York in January 2006 to launch and direct the CUNY Mapping Service as a project of the Center for Urban Research at CUNY’s Graduate Center.  The Mapping Service engages with foun

Research associates — by Steven Romalewski — last modified February 13, 2013

Thomas Templin Research Associate - Labor Market AnalystPhone: (212) 817-2035 email: ttemplin@gc.cuny.edu Kristen Grady Resea

publications — by admin — last modified August 28, 2007