Tomorrowʼs Minds at Work News, insights, tips, and commentary from members of the Columbia University School of Professional Studies. Contribute to the blog Category - Any -AlumniFacultyImpacts and InsightsIn the CommunityIn the MediaKnowledge BaseOffice of the DeanPress ReleaseResearch & PublicationsSchoolStaffStudent Mining Garbage and the Circular Economy The construction of waste management and material mining facilities is essential for the development of a circular economy. Ethan McCarty, CEO of Integral and lecturer in Strategic Communication at Columbia SPS, joins Dr. Edna Chun’s Transforming Total Rewards Class McCarty leads a guest lecture on contemporary trends in employee communications, digitalization, and the employee experience. Alexander McGee Guest Lectures on Real Estate and Cryptocurrency in Columbia’s Construction Administration Program McGee discussed the innovative uses of cryptocurrency in real estate Unpaid Internships are Unethical and Wrong Internships can be valuable apprenticeship opportunities for students. They should be encouraged, and they should be paid. Kim Lupo, SVP and Global Head, Total Rewards at Walmart, joins Dr. Edna Chun's Transforming Total Rewards class. Lupo leads a lecture on performance management and pay for performance. Rick Hardin, Founder of Rick Hardin and Associates joins Dr. Steve Safier's Integrated Talent Management Class Hardin brings his rich experience in Organization Behavior & Design consulting to discuss organizational structures. Ukraine Demonstrates the Problem with Nuclear Power The technology we depend on needs to be resilient, reliable, and as safe as possible. Nuclear power fails those tests. ALP Student Hina Takemura on Volunteering with New York Cares Hina volunteers locally while studying in the American Language Program. SPS Celebrates Women's History Month Students, alumni, faculty, and staff are sharing stories about the women who have inspired them. The Impact of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine on Climate Change Policy The long-term impact of this war should be increased demand for renewable energy. Now, the people of Ukraine deserve our help. George Swisher, CEO and co-founder of changeforce.ai, joins Nabeel Ahmad's Organizational Strategy & Learning Class Swisher discusses the role technology plays in helping leaders find problem areas before they happen. Green Jobs and the Transition to An Environmentally Sustainable Economy The transition to environmental sustainability has begun, and it needs to be connected to economic development and job creation. Load More