News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS
News at Columbia SPS
Field-Based Learning: Sustainability Beyond the Classroom
“Field-based learning changes not only what you know, but how you understand the world and your place in it,” writes Sustainability Science student Sarah Howard.
From Comparative Literature Professor to J.P. Morgan Advisor: How One Alum Found His Calling in Wealth Management
After navigating his own family's complex inheritance, Carl E. Findley III left academia to help others manage wealth across generations — a career pivot that led him to Columbia’s Wealth Management program.
His Research on Pregnant Opioid Users Was Widely Celebrated. Auditors and Experts Found Major Flaws.
M.S. in Bioethics Program Director Dr. Robert Klitzman speaks on the ethics of Dr. Craig Towers’ research and the importance of informed consent. (ProPublica)
Applying ERM Principles in Surprising Places: One SPS Alum’s Experience in Fintech
“The ability to understand both innovation and risk has given me a unique perspective as we navigate one of the most transformative technological shifts of our time,” writes ERM alumna Victoria Mei.
A Visionary Approach to Implementing Sustainability Solutions
Our world depends on practical, systems-level solutions that support a more sustainable, circular, and climate-resilient future.
Helping Shape What Comes Next in AI: Applied Analytics at Ai4 2026
Columbia’s M.S. in Applied Analytics community came together at Ai4, one of the largest AI conferences in North America to present to and learn from the best in the field.
Aaman Basra on Learning to Code, Landing an AI Job, and Preparing for What’s Next
The recent graduate of Columbia’s Applied Analytics program discusses breaking into analytics without a coding background, the growing role of AI in business, and the importance of building connections both inside and outside the classroom.
Sustainability Without Silos: Sumana Palle on Climate, Technology, and Human Impact
For Palle (’26SPS, Sustainability Management), sustainability is the connective tissue between rural development, climate risk, disaster resilience, and the future of AI.
The Centrality of Science and Technology Education to Policy Analysis and Management
Effective policy and management decision-making increasingly depends on scientific and technological literacy.
Steven Cohen on New York City’s Trash Problem
In The Wall Street Journal, Steven Cohen discusses how AI and robotics could transform New York City’s waste system. (WSJ)
Technology as Art Meets Technology for the Arts
Technology Management alum and current faculty associate Rudy Rodriguez (’22SPS) discusses his work using innovative technology to enhance artistic experiences.
From SPS to Leadership Roles at Fannie Mae and Morgan Stanley
M.S. in Enterprise Risk Management program alum Qing Zhong reflects on the career advantages she gained through the program.