News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS
News at Columbia SPS
Why Sustainability Matters in Marathons
An M.S. in Sustainability Science graduate reflects on the pros and cons of running marathons—for people and the planet.
What We Owe Us
IKNS Program Director Christoph Meinrenken on human(e) intelligence and town and gown’s shared responsibility to our collective ingenuity.
Bridging Science and Storytelling: A Narrative Medicine Alum’s Mission to Humanize Health Care
Mark Kissler’s experience in the program shaped his focus on the human side of clinical care.
New York City Gets Serious About Residential Organic Waste
The issue of urban waste management is central to the establishment of an environmentally sustainable city.
From Columbia to ICBC: My Journey into Market and Liquidity Risk Analysis
Zhongjie Yang, an alumnus of Columbia’s ERM program, shares how the program has helped him grow professionally, gain practical experience, and connect with industry leaders.
Eight Columbians Named AAAS Fellows
M.S. in Bioethics Program Director Robert Klitzman is one of eight Columbia faculty and researchers who were recently named honorary fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. (Columbia News)
Strategic Communication Program Considers Creativity in the Age of AI
The program’s 2025 Winter Symposium convened communications experts to discuss the synergy between creativity, innovation, and AI.
Political Analytics Students Gain Real-World Experience in Washington, D.C.
The program’s annual D.C. trip gives students the opportunity to engage with industry leaders and learn how to apply their skills in the political strategy world.
Columbia University’s M.S. in Applied Analytics Unveils a Future-Focused Curriculum
Hear from Professor Kitty Kay Chan, the program director, on how new specialized concentrations give students the opportunity to tailor their studies.
Reflections from the AfroTech Conference: Innovation, AI, and Empowering the Next Generation of Tech Leaders
Kamsiyochukwu Arinze, a Technology Management (TMGT) student and Columbia HBCU fellow, on interacting with representatives from the biggest tech companies.
In March Madness, the Women Still Have More Stars and Perhaps More People Watching Too
M.S. in Sports Management lecturer Len Elmore on why Americans can't turn away from women's basketball. (The Associated Press)
Responding to the Attack on Science
The freezing of federal funding is driving talent away from America’s critical scientific enterprise.