News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS
News at Columbia SPS
Rats Feast on New York’s City’s Bagged Garbage. Can Putting It in Bins End the Smorgasbord?
"New Yorkers are slowly adjusting to a radically new routine, at least for America’s biggest city: putting their trash in bins. With lids." (Associated Press)
SPS Student Government Vice President Is Dedicated to “Creating Pathways for Others to Thrive”
Technology Management student Abhishek Chauthmal on his passion for leadership, community outreach, and technological innovation.
What Is It You’re Really Asking Me? Helping HCM Students Identify the ‘Right’ Questions to Answer for Organizational Clients
Senior Lecturer Aaron Wallen on how he teaches students to successfully manage client relationships, communication, and problem-solving.
These Startups Are Finally Bringing EV Chargers to America’s Cities
Voltpost, started by two M.S. in Sustainability Management alumni, is among a number of startups that want to put chargers right on the street. (The Wall Street Journal)
The Connection Between Environmental Risk, Financial Risk, and Data-Based Sustainability Management
Management must understand sustainability metrics and environmental risk and integrate that knowledge into routine decisions.
Introducing New SPS Student Government President Emily Taylor
Taylor is using her experience as a paralegal to support SPS students and update operating procedures.
The Extraordinary Career and Impact of M.S. in Bioethics Advisory Board Member Dr. Kenneth Prager
Dr. Prager is a leading bioethicist and physician with more than five decades of experience at Columbia.
A Data Strategy for Successful AI Adoption
A recent paper co-authored by an M.P.S. in Insurance Management lecturer explores how organizations can derive measurable value from investments in AI.
Facilities and Operations Partners with Columbia SPS for Construction Administration "Lunch and Learn" Event
More than 35 Facilities and Operations staff members attended the program to familiarize themselves with an educational offering that many of their colleagues have benefited from. (CUFO)
Celebrating Five Years Since the Launch of Columbia University’s Master of Professional Studies (M.P.S.) Programs
These first-of-their-kind Ivy League programs were built on a vision for accelerating the advancement of working professionals in their respective fields.
A Visit to Staten Island Brings Sustainability Efforts to Life for Construction Administration Students
“When you get to see sustainability and resiliency come to life, you realize that you are engaged in more than a memorable experience at Columbia University.”
Funding Mass Transit and the Politicization of Congestion Pricing
New York City’s mass transit system needs better management, improved fare collection, and more sources of revenue.