News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS
News at Columbia SPS
How Do We Define Death?
Robert Klitzman, Director of the M.S. in Bioethics program, discusses what constitutes death.
Insights vs. Myths About the Brain
Dr. Klitzman urges us to reconsider left brain/right brain assumptions.
Am I My Genes? Medical Privacy For Royalty and the Rest of Us
In Psychology Today, Robert Klitzman discusses ethical dilemmas brought up by the tragic death of Jacintha Saldanha.
Getting Into Graduate School: Admissions Officers Tell You What You Need to Know
Learn from admissions directors at various Columbia schools what top-tier graduate schools are seeking in applicants.
Many Egg-Donor Recruiters Ignore Ethical Standards
A sizable share of the U.S. organizations recruiting egg donors online don't adhere to ethical guidelines, according to a study.
Is Depression Inherited?
When discussing medical conditions like depression, many people turn to genetics to assign blame or responsibility.
A Court Allows Payment for Bone Marrow. Should People Be Able to Sell Their Parts?
Dr. Klitzman is quoted in a Time magazine article about new questions concerning organ donation.
Bioethics and Fetal Genetic Testing Make National News
Dr. Klitzman was a featured expert on CNN and NBC Nightly News as both news networks reported on a new prenatal genetic test.
The Doctor Will See Me...When? Patients, Patience and Care
Dr. Klitzman discusses the mental and physical effects of the time we spend waiting for doctors, treatments and test results.
Success Story: Bioethics Student Wins Fulbright Scholarship
Bela Fishbeyn, an M.S. in Bioethics student, is the recipient of a Fulbright Scholarship.
Instructor Simon Sinek Featured by 99%
Simon Sinek, an instructor in the M.S. in Strategic Communications program, gave a presentation on leadership for The 99%.
The Ten Best Jobs of 2012
According to The Wall Street Journal and CareerCast's "Top Jobs of 2012", actuaries have the second-best job in the country.