News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS
News at Columbia SPS
Inside the AI Infusion Course: Preparing Strategic Communicators for What's Next
Strategic Communication lecturer Brandy Dawson’s new online, zero-credit course introduces students to real-world AI use through a series of industry guest speakers.
What I Wish I Knew: Sa'mya Monique Wilson from Nonprofit Management
Watch: Sa'mya Monique Wilson, Nonprofit Management graduate, encourages incoming students to make the most of their time in New York City by exploring beyond Columbia’s campus and Manhattan. (YouTube)
Can a Missing Congressman Still Represent You? When Privacy Meets Public Service.
Dr. Robert Klitzman, director of Columbia's M.S. in Bioethics program, recently appeared on CNN to share his expertise on the ethical balance between voters’ right to representation and politicians’ medical privacy. (CNN)
Waterfront development surges across Brooklyn and Queens despite climate risks
Steven Cohen, Director of the Columbia University Sustainability Management program at SPS, was quoted in a recent Crain's New York Business article examining the surge in waterfront development across Brooklyn and Queens amid growing climate risks. (Crain's New York Business)
A Scholar-Practitioner’s Approach to Conflict Resolution
Peter Dixon reflects on his first year as M.S. in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution program director and discusses the value of engaging across differences.
Applied Analytics Alum Zaigham Khan Discusses Leadership, AI, and the Future of Data Science
Now an associate director of data science at Merck, Khan reflects on his experience in Columbia’s Applied Analytics program and shares advice for students entering the field.
Resisting Trump’s War on Science and Environmental Protection
States, universities, and local governments can play a critical role in advancing sustainability initiatives and policymaking.
Will AI Respondents Help Pollsters or Doom the Entire Industry?
Political Analytics program advisor Doug Usher considers the use of “silicon sampling” to predict voter responses.
Beyond AI Hype: Salesforce’s Chris Peña on the Human Side of Tech Leadership
At an IKNS Seminar, Salesforce CIO Advisor Chris Peña explored why emotional intelligence, curiosity, and intellectual honesty are essential for leaders navigating rapid technological change.
Columbia Project Management Students Get a Front-Row View of a New York City Landmark in the Making
Program Director Dr. Evangelia Ieronymaki reflects on how an experiential learning opportunity immersed students in the planning, coordination, and construction challenges shaping the Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 project.
Leadership Under Pressure: What Project Managers Need Now
From the FIFA World Cup to cybersecurity and public infrastructure, project leaders discussed what it takes to anticipate challenges, manage risk, and keep complex initiatives on track.
What I Wish I Knew: Anushka Bhagadia from Applied Analytics
Watch: Anushka Bhagadia, Applied Analytics graduate encourages new students to fully embrace the Columbia experience, from academics and networking to friendships and exploring New York City. (YouTube)