News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS
News at Columbia SPS
Moby Filters: Innovation in Action from Columbia's Sustainability Graduate Programs
Columbia Sustainability Management students and Sustainability Science faculty turned cutting-edge research on microplastics into Moby Filter, a sustainability startup tackling laundry-induced pollution at its source—bridging science, entrepreneurship, and real-world impact.
Trump’s War on Wind
The Trump administration’s attacks on wind energy were politically driven, weakening U.S. energy reliability & competitiveness.
Power Narratives for Change: Reflections from the Strategic Communication Winter Symposium
Strategic Communication student Camila Brango reflects on how communicators can craft language that builds trust, invites dialogue, and connects policy ideas to everyday concerns.
Has MLB Overtaken the NBA as America’s No. 2 League?
Sports Management Program Director Scott Rosner weighs in on shifting viewership, revenue trends, and cultural influence as the two leagues compete for position behind the NFL. (The Athletic)
When Community Fear Becomes Business Risk
M.P.S. in Insurance Management student Nimo Adam examines how fear within a local community can translate into operational, human-capital, and reputational risks for organizations.
Meaning-Making as Peacebuilding
Rose Sall (’24SPS, NECR) reflects on how the Coordinated Management of Meaning framework helped her understand her experience navigating cultures, spirituality, and identity.
Design Thinking Meets Entrepreneurship: Building an AI Startup in Columbia’s Technology Management Program
Current student Sharon Cheng shares how learning to slow down, question assumptions, and test ideas collaboratively transformed the way she approaches building new technology.
From Systems Engineer to Systems Shaper: Technology Management Alum Reflects on Leadership and Student Advocacy at SPS
Rajvi Doshi (’25SPS) reflects on the initiatives and experiences that shaped her approach to collaboration, communication, and student engagement.
Strategies for Staying Relevant
Part of the Frame Your Future series, an April 14 panel event convenes industry leaders to explore how continuous learning drives professional relevance—and amplifies long-term career return—in a rapidly changing landscape.
Beyond Winning: Rethinking Competition and Growth
IKNS student Wenyu Shi explores how shifting from external comparison to internal growth can transform how we define success.
Connecting Theory to Real-World Practice in Construction Management
How SPS helped guide Azmat Aulakh to become a more effective construction leader and mentor in the tristate area.
The Technological Progress that Will Facilitate the Transition to Renewable Energy
Technological innovation is steadily reshaping the energy landscape and accelerating the transition to renewable power.