News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS
News at Columbia SPS
Mapping the Biodiversity Crisis: How Geospatial Data Analysis Is Powering Conservation
From wildlife movement research to fire ecology, M.S. in Biodiversity Data Analytics lecturer Jay M. Schoen explains how geospatial data is transforming biodiversity research into actionable conservation strategies.
Celebrating a Community Ally: Nonprofit Management Program Director Honored at The Bronx Defenders Gala
Dr. Basil Smikle Jr. received the 2025 Annual Gala Ally in Pursuit of Justice award for his deep commitment to advancing equity and justice.
Renewable Energy is Facilitating Rather than Impeding Economic Growth
Renewable energy may face short-term challenges, but it ultimately lowers costs and supports economic growth.
How to Thrive in the Age of AI-Assisted Work
An event hosted by the Career Design Lab and the M.S. in Information & Knowledge Strategy (IKNS) program considered how AI is shaping the workforce.
Hospice and MAiD: Collaboration and Cooperation, Building a Continuum of Care
Bioethics Professor David N. Hoffman spoke with Jeremy Boal, a physician, medical director, and person living with ALS, to discuss how hospice and MAiD providers can align their models of care to best serve patients at the end of life. (YouTube)
American Scientific Research May Be Down, but It’s Not Out
Despite recent turmoil, America’s scientific capacity is still robust and has local, national, and global economic importance.
How Does Nature Contribute to the Economy? These Environmental Accountants Are Trying to Find Out
Viorel Popescu, lecturer and director of the M.S. in Biodiversity Data Analytics program, comments on investor interest in environmentally friendly companies and the value of the new SPS master’s program. (Inside Climate News)
Closing the Gap Between Biodiversity Commitments and Measuring Nature
M.S. in Biodiversity Data Analytics Program Director Viorel Popescu examines why biodiversity commitments are running into a data wall—and how new science can break through it.
Ethics and Public Administration in the Ethics-Challenged Reign of the Trump Administration
The Trump Administration’s lack of regard for the Constitution and for civil rights has resulted in unethical public administration. I fear more will follow.
Teaching and Learning in the Age of AI
At the inaugural Columbia SPS Faculty Summit on AI Teaching and Learning, faculty and industry experts explored AI’s emerging opportunities—and how professional programs can prepare students for a rapidly evolving future of work.
Experiencing Works of Art in New York’s Greatest Museums
Narrative Medicine lecturer Rika Burnham brings decades of museum education experience to the program and introduces students to the transformative power of art.
Columbia Program Director And HR Expert Shares How To Reclaim Your Team From A Crisis Of Culture
Dr. Steve Safier, director of the M.S. in Human Capital Management program, explains how leaders can act as empathetic stewards for their teams and foster a culture where quality and employee well-being take priority. (BambooHR)