News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS

A Local Columbia Scholar Talks About the Importance of Community Relationships in His Work

Ken Miles, A'Lelia Bundles Community Scholar, recently spoke to an audience at The Forum about his work in the program.

The Uses and Limits of Global Climate Conferences

Global conferences have educational and media value, but the new technologies, business models, and policies that will ultimately address the climate crisis will be implemented on local and national levels, writes Senior Vice Dean Dr. Steven Cohen.

Strengthening Security and Conflict Resolution Measures in Kenya

How can restorative practices be used to break cycles of violence and foster long-lasting peace?

An SPS Instructional Designer Discusses the Importance of His Work on Diversity

Matthew Vaughn explains how his background in religious studies informs his role as a DEIA committee member.

Alumni Spotlight: When the Student Becomes the Teacher

A recent graduate of the Master of Science in Sustainability Science program, Reuben Goh hopes to convey his enthusiasm for the environment to future students.

Supporting and Saving New York City’s Community Gardens

In nearly every neighborhood in NYC, you will see community gardens tended to by local gardeners, and these essential spaces are a critical element of the social and environmental fabric of the city, writes Senior Vice Dean Dr. Steven Cohen.

An American Airlines Analyst Shares How the Applied Analytics Program Took Her Career to New Heights

One year after graduating from the Applied Analytics program, Xintong (Arielle) Wu reflects on how it prepared her for her current role.

How to Measure the Impact of Community Justice in Brooklyn

Peter Dixon, associate professor in the M.S. in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution program, describes his research on restorative justice, and his student, Teya Gulie, reflects on her capstone project.

Faculty Spotlight: Why Trees Will Always Have Something to Teach Us

Lamont research professor Brendan Buckley helps his students learn to listen to the trees.

Beyond the Numbers: How a Math Major Turned His Strengths into Success at Columbia's Actuarial Science Program

Student Dennis Goldenberg shares what attracted him to Columbia’s M.S. in Actuarial Science program and what excites him about the field.

The Importance of Sustainability Metrics to Sustainability Management

A key step in developing the management capacity to build an environmentally sustainable economy is creating meaningful, actionable sustainability metrics, writes Senior Vice Dean Dr. Steven Cohen.

The Life-and-Death History Lesson That Doctors Aren’t Learning

An interview with M.S. in Bioethics Program Director Robert Klitzman about bioethical atrocities during the Holocaust. (CNN)