Tomorrowʼs Minds at Work
News, insights, tips, and commentary from members of the Columbia University School of Professional Studies.
IKNS Student Joins AI Faculty Innovator-in-Residence (FIRST) at California Education Learning Lab
Chesa Caparas shares her journey from IKNS to the FIRST initiative's inaugural cohort.
Construction Administration Students Explore a Transformative Treehouse Project in NYC
A research team from the Construction Administration program recently conducted field research in their pursuit of understanding just how much and how fast construction is changing.
Human Capital Management Lecturer on Why “Career Pathfinding” is the Future
Angela Finlay, who teaches Finance for Effective HCM, describes how organizations can explore new strategies for employee advancement.
Lessons from Studying in New York City: Culture, Communication, and Self-Advocacy
Katie Hughes, a current student in the M.S. in Strategic Communication program, shares how her experiences have changed her communication style.
Five Things To Watch For at the 2024 Paris Games
Lj Holmgren, lecturer and deputy academic director of the Sports Management program, writes about new and important elements of this summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Alumni Spotlight: A Journey From Climate Conservation to Corporate Consulting
Sustainability Management alum Alicia Kurnia Liono began her career in wildlife conservation, working with organizations like the World Wildlife Fund.
Fighting Fake News with Data at the United Nations International Computing Centre-Columbia Thinkathon
Applied Analytics student Vladislav Shepelenko discusses the idea that won his team first place in the competition
How the IKNS Program Helped Prepare One Alum for a Career in AI
Senior Director of AI at Elevance Health Chris Reitz shares how the IKNS program continues to influence his career journey—and his thoughts on the future of AI.
Celebrating Pride Month in the Face of Continuing Threats to LGBTQI+ Rights
Elizabeth Reis, a Bioethics lecturer who teaches Gender, Sex, and Bioethics, writes about how transgender and intersex rights are being restricted in the U.S.
Army Veteran and Environmental Advocate: A Sustainability Science Student’s Journey to Columbia
Olivia Colton reflects on her experience in the military and how it connects with her education in environmental conservation.
Congestion Pricing and Governor Hochul’s Profile in Political Cowardice
It takes political courage to promote critical pieces of public policy that help manage the negative impacts of our way of life.
The Personal and the Professional: The Many Benefits of an M.S. in Bioethics
Bioethics alum Meryl Selig shares why she came to the program in retirement and how it’s changed her perspective on health care.