News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS

Office of the Dean

Supreme Court Ruling Against Affirmative Action

Read Dean Eggers’ email to the community regarding the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action

Faculty

It’s Time to Regulate E-Bikes and Scooters in New York City

As the nation and city decarbonize and move toward electricity-based energy systems, new technologies will continue to emerge, and we will need to develop rules to ensure that new technologies are deployed safely, writes Senior Vice Dean Dr. Steven Cohen.

Faculty

Why Most Americans No Longer Consider Themselves Environmentalists

SPS Senior Vice Dean Steve Cohen on why most Americans no longer consider themselves environmentalists.

Faculty

The Impact of the 15th Biodiversity Conference of Parties (COP 15)

Conferences like COP 15 can enhance the understanding of less-visible environmental issues like biodiversity loss, but the real action is at the national, community, and organizational levels, writes Senior Vice Dean Dr. Steven Cohen.

Alumni

“I found a research topic I was passionate about”

Q&A: How Columbia SPS helped Arya Jemal win a Fulbright

Faculty

Editors Night: Talking Science to Nonscientists

On March 28, SPS brought together eight prominent journalists to discuss the importance and future of science journalism.

Faculty

Food Waste and the Complexity of New York City’s Garbage

SPS Senior Vice Dean Steve Cohen on reusing food waste and the New York City Council's “Zero Waste” legislative package

Impacts and Insights

“It's work worth doing for the good of the country and the public”

A Conversation with Fox News Decision Desk analyst and Barnard College professor Michael Miller

New Generations Entering the Workforce Face a Clash of Communication Styles

As expectations for workplace behavior change, many organizations are seeking more positive ways to communicate with a new generation of employees.

Faculty

Chief Diversity Officer: There’s No One Way to Celebrate Juneteenth or Pride

But commit to doing something, says Dr. Erwin de Leon in a new blog post.

Faculty

The Fire This Time: Facing the Reality of Climate Change

Senior Vice Dean Steve Cohen: "Last week, for a few terrifying days, we saw additional evidence of our interconnected biosphere."

In the Community, School, Student

Pride Month 2023

What’s happening in NYC and on campus—plus resources.