News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS

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.

ERM in Action: Reinforcing Real-World Experience in the Classroom (and Vice Versa)

Benjamin Perlman shares how simultaneously teaching in Columbia’s M.S. in Enterprise Risk Management program and leading ERM at ORIX enhances his work in both roles.

A Faith-Driven Approach to Climate Change Can Sway Hearts and Minds

In a new op-ed, M.S. in Bioethics Program Director Dr. Robert Klitzman explores how faith-based messaging can help bridge political divides around climate change. (The Hill)

Sesame Street and the Impact of Extreme Weather Events on Children

We must help young children understand and cope with the emotional and psychological impacts of extreme weather events.

Inside the Startup Bringing AI to Hospitality

M.S. in Technology Management student Lucia Mari Sanguino discusses launching an AI-driven hospitality startup and using the classroom as a testing ground for entrepreneurship.

From ChatGPT Demo to AI Startup

Technology Management alum Jeremi Nawawi (’25SPS) came to Columbia seeking a graduate degree and found an unexpected incubator for his AI startup ambitions.

The Importance of International Students and Global Education

International students strengthen classrooms, economies, and cross-cultural understanding.