Dr. Lawrence Aber

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Lawrence Aber is the Paulette Goddard Professor at NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. As an internationally recognized expert in child development and social policy, he has contributed extensively to understanding the impact of poverty and community on children's emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and academic development. He earned his PhD from Yale University and his AB from Harvard University. Aber has served on the board and co-directed various initiatives aimed at benefiting children's welfare, such as the Global TIES for Children international research center. He has published notable works including 'Neighborhood Poverty: Context and Consequences for Children' and has been involved in significant research projects aimed at poverty alleviation in collaboration with several organizations including the World Bank and UNICEF. Throughout his career, he has held positions at prestigious institutions such as Barnard College and the University of Oxford, and has been active in advising media and public organizations on matters affecting children's well-being.

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