Latest Impact Stories

What We Owe Us

IKNS Program Director Christoph Meinrenken on human(e) intelligence and town and gown’s shared responsibility to our collective ingenuity.

A Fresh Perspective on Business Analytics from a Master in the Field

IKNS lecturer Katherine Koontz shares what AI could mean for the future of data-driven business decisions.

AI Isn’t Coming for Your Job (for Now)

Recent IKNS alum Benjamin Liker details how his unique path through the program led him to study how AI is currently being used in the workplace.

Construction Administration Alum Showcases Multimillion-Dollar Grand Central Station Project

VP of MTA Construction and Development Matthew Zettwoch shares a sneak peek of the ongoing construction project designed to get things moving a little smoother at Grand Central Station. (NBC New York)

A Career Fair Experience at Columbia SPS

"The fair reinforced my commitment to this field with new insights, stronger professional connections, and a greater sense of purpose," said Actuarial Science student Philip Pantitanonta.

100 Billion Neurons: From Data Pessimism to People Optimism

IKNS program director Christoph Meinrenken reflects on his recent WRI appointment and SPS/SIPA’s upcoming event on data & people in climate.

Innovative Insurance Accelerator Takes On the Challenges of Today and Tomorrow

The former head of Lloyd’s Lab North America spoke with Insurance Management students and faculty about how the start-up program supports much-needed innovation in the insurance industry.

Construction Capstone Students Explore the Most Urgent Infrastructure Program in America

Students surveyed progress on the first new rail tunnel built under the Hudson River in more than a century.

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.

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.

A Navy Veteran's Pivot to Financial Advising Led Him to Columbia's M.P.S. in Wealth Management

Alum Drew Hanessian shares insights he has learned and what makes Columbia's Wealth Management program unique.