News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS
News at Columbia SPS
The One Percent Promise and the Potential of New York City’s Parks
NYC’s 1% parks pledge could revitalize green spaces and expand equitable access citywide.
Are There Moral Victories in Politics? Analytics Says … Maybe?
Political Analytics program advisor Doug Usher on why analytics is treating Democrat Aftyn Behn’s defeat as a warning sign for the GOP in 2026.
The New Rules of Winning: What the 2025 Election Taught Us About Data, Messaging, and Populist Momentum
At a recent Columbia SPS Political Analytics event, top strategists unpacked the forces reshaping voter behavior—and the analytical strategies driving decisive victories.
Trump’s Policies are Making the Planet Warmer, the Economy Weaker, and Dividing a Frightened Public
The Trump administration's policies have accelerated global warming, weakened the U.S. economy, & deepened political divisions.
Unsettled Ground
Sustainability Management Professor of Professional Practice Lynnette Widder on efforts to reclaim the ecological and economic value of New York’s excavated soil. (Urban Omnibus)
A Conversation with Dr. Steven Cohen: Leadership, Innovation, and the Future of Sustainability
Dr. Cohen shares insights with the MethaneMatters podcast on the projects driving his work—and why pragmatic innovation remains essential to a sustainable future.
The Green Jobs Boom Continues
Demand for green talent is rising rapidly, underscoring the strength of the sustainability job market & need for trained staff.
Measuring What Matters: The Rising Demand for Biodiversity Data Leaders
Columbia marked the launch of its Biodiversity Data Analytics program with a panel that explored how better data—and the people who know how to use it—can shape conservation, policy, and business.
Automation Complacency: Navigating the Ethical Challenges of AI in Healthcare
The Bioethics program hosted a panel discussion exploring how complacency and over-reliance on AI threatens patient care and clinical relationships.
The Art of Analytics—From Data to Decisions
Insights from Applied Analytics lecturer David Kreutter on the importance of big-picture thinking.
Universal Childcare and a Sustainable New York City
Universal childcare in NYC could improve affordability, quality of life, economic participation, and long-term sustainability.
How Cognitive Bias Shapes Risk—and What Leaders Can Do About It
At a recent Columbia SPS Author Spotlight, ERM Associate Director and Lecturer Rich Lauria and Capita Solutions CEO John Burkhardt explored how managing risk starts with understanding the mind.