News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS
News at Columbia SPS
Will AI Respondents Help Pollsters or Doom the Entire Industry?
Political Analytics program advisor Doug Usher considers the use of “silicon sampling” to predict voter responses.
Beyond AI Hype: Salesforce’s Chris Peña on the Human Side of Tech Leadership
At an IKNS Seminar, Salesforce CIO Advisor Chris Peña explored why emotional intelligence, curiosity, and intellectual honesty are essential for leaders navigating rapid technological change.
Columbia Project Management Students Get a Front-Row View of a New York City Landmark in the Making
Program Director Dr. Evangelia Ieronymaki reflects on how an experiential learning opportunity immersed students in the planning, coordination, and construction challenges shaping the Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 project.
Leadership Under Pressure: What Project Managers Need Now
From the FIFA World Cup to cybersecurity and public infrastructure, project leaders discussed what it takes to anticipate challenges, manage risk, and keep complex initiatives on track.
What I Wish I Knew: Anushka Bhagadia from Applied Analytics
Watch: Anushka Bhagadia, Applied Analytics graduate encourages new students to fully embrace the Columbia experience, from academics and networking to friendships and exploring New York City. (YouTube)
Why the Best Wealth Advisors Are Becoming Family Quarterbacks
Columbia SPS alum Lindsay Radisek examines why coordination is becoming one of the most valuable functions in modern wealth management.
Teamwork, Working in Groups, and the Lessons of the 2026 New York Knicks
Diverse talents, humility, and shared mission show how teamwork can solve complex challenges better than individual brilliance.
Saving the World and the World Economy With Biodiversity and Nature Data Analysis
Director of the M.S. in Biodiversity Data Analytics program Viorel Popescu highlights how the new program will help students identify and address nature-related risk.
Confronting the Past: New York City’s Truth and Reconciliation Effort
At a Negotiation and Conflict Resolution event, practitioners and scholars examined how cities can address the enduring legacies of historical injustice.
What I Wish I Knew: Maryum Khan from Bioethics
Watch: Maryum Khan, a recent M.S. in Bioethics graduate, gives incoming students advice on the importance of personal growth, community, and making the most of the student experience at Columbia SPS. (YouTube)
When the Chess Board Gets Wiped Clean: The Return on Education in the AI Era
As AI reshapes work, Columbia SPS faculty, alumni, and students discuss why the enduring return on education lies in adaptability, judgment, and lifelong learning.
The Trump Administration’s Destruction of American Scientific Innovation Marches On
Recent policies and funding cuts are undermining American scientific innovation and global competitiveness.