News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS
News at Columbia SPS
The Situational Awareness Collapse: Anatomy of a Leverage Crisis
ERM part-time lecturer Rajat Baijal breaks down the lessons for risk management from the fall of hedge fund Situational Awareness.
Persisting in Promoting Sustainability Education and Environmental Sustainability
Sustainability education is crucial for preparing professionals to advance practical environmental solutions amid uncertainty.
8 Picks for Your Back-to-School Reading List
Explore books and recent publications from Columbia SPS Technology Management faculty on AI, leadership, cybersecurity, design, and more.
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.
Reducing Costs and Optimizing Workflows: Realistic Uses for Modern AI
M.S. in Project Management lecturer Dr. Paul J. Ballo explains how AI is shifting human work from repetitive tasks to creativity and critical thinking. (LA Examiner)
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.