News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS
News at Columbia SPS
Harriet Washington’s Path to Bioethics: Bridging History, Ethics, and Medicine
How the M.S. in Bioethics lecturer uses her experiences to teach students about challenging racial biases in healthcare.
The Fossil Fuel Industry’s Ceaseless Assault on Climate Policy
The fossil fuel energy business is dying, and the only question is how long it will take to die.
100 Billion Neurons: From Data Pessimism to People Optimism
IKNS program director Christoph Meinrenken reflects on his recent WRI appointment and SPS/SIPA’s upcoming event on data & people in climate.
In a Neck-and-Neck Election, Could the Edge Be Bad Information?
There’s little doubt political misinformation is rampant, but what effect does it have? Five panelists discuss the impact and possible solutions.
The LEGOnization of Everything
"We are witnessing the emergence of a more vibrant, interconnected financial system," writes M.P.S. in Wealth Management lecturer Matthias Kuhlmey.
We’re Getting the Lead Out of Drinking Water Pipes, but What Toxics Are We Ignoring?
The public sector plays a critical role in managing toxic substance cleanup and regulating against future risks.
From Expense To Investment: Human Capital - A Driver Of Business Value
Lecturer Solange Charas writes about regulatory changes, global trends, and the importance of governance in human capital management. (Forbes)
Conflict Resolution in Organizations: Celebrating Annual Ombuds Day
Faculty and alumni of the Negotiation and Conflict Resolution program share insights into their diverse roles as ombuds.
Why Nostalgia Strongly Shapes Us and Our Politics
M.S. in Bioethics Program Director Bob Klitzman writes about how people want to re-create an idealized past, but such nostalgia can distort history, impact political views, and cause harm. (Psychology Today)
New IKNS Instructor Brings Real-World Insights and Passion for Tech into the Classroom
Blake DiCosola shared how his background in social psychology and human-computer interaction will pair with the program’s interdisciplinary curriculum.
Small Modular Reactor Opportunities Re-Emerge for Insurance Management Lecturer
For more than 40 years, Bob Percopo has promoted SMRs as a clean, sustainable, and cost-effective source of energy.
How We Can Help Millions of Children in Conflict Zones
Nonprofit Management’s Kim McCall, Ph.D., shares her powerful experience in Uganda and how she’s working to provide hope to children affected by war.