How Luksic Scholar Camilo Avilés Is Working to Integrate Sustainability at Every Level
Throughout his decade-long career in Chile’s energy sector, overseeing large-scale green energy development projects, consulting, and guiding policy, Luksic Scholar and M.S. in Sustainability Management student Camilo Avilés has learned that well-managed institutions can drive meaningful and sustainable change. Learn more.
Columbia SPS Launches Artificial Intelligence (AI) Lab to Advance AI and Innovation Skills
The Lab will serve as a resource for students, alumni, and faculty, offering thought leadership, industry engagement, and hands-on learning opportunities that prepare professionals to lead responsibly in an AI-driven economy. Learn more.
The Next Horizon: Leading Innovation in Edge AI and the Space Economy
Leaders shaping the future of AI and space are redefining what’s possible. In a recent interview with SPS, Dr. Lauren Goodwin, M.S. in Technology Management lecturer and former CIO at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, shares how edge AI and secure systems are transforming mission-critical industries—and why a mission-first approach matters. Read our Q&A with Dr. Goodwin.
Online and on Top of It: Nonprofit Management Student Karen Barone’s Unique Learning Experience
For Karen Barone, graduate school had to integrate into a full life, not disrupt it. As a working professional and parent, she chose the Nonprofit Management program for its flexibility, rigor, and practitioner-driven approach. What she found was more than an online program—it was a community where classroom insights translate into real-world leadership. Read more.
Introducing the Columbia SPS Dean’s Fellowship Program
We’re excited to introduce the Columbia SPS Dean's Fellowship Program, which provides up to $30,000 in support for master’s students beginning in fall 2026. Open to students in all SPS master’s programs, the fellowship recognizes exceptional academic achievement and professional promise across industries. Learn more about this exciting new opportunity.
