Chandler Precht
Associate Director, External Affairs and Communications, Sustainability Management
Chandler Precht is the associate director of external affairs and communications for the graduate programs in Sustainability Management and Sustainability Science, offered by the School of Professional Studies in partnership with Columbia Climate School’s Earth Institute. Ms. Precht is also an adjunct professor at the School of Professional Studies, teaching the Integrative Capstone Workshop in the Sustainability Management program.
Ms. Precht has a comprehensive background in environmental science centering on water quality and links between environmental chemistry and disease. More specifically, much of her past research has focused on the connection between global climate change and the increasing incidence and prevalence of diseases in marine ecosystems. Prior to joining Columbia in 2020, she served as a hydrogeologist and environmental consultant in P.W. Grosser Consulting’s Environmental Services unit, where she worked on various large-scale conservation, sustainability, and remediation projects in diverse markets (e.g., residential, commercial, healthcare, and aviation).
At Columbia, Ms. Precht works on sustainability-focused co-curricular programming, leads high-impact student recruitment via multi-channel campaigns and communications, oversees the Integrative Capstone Workshop, and builds strategic partnerships.
She holds a B.A. in environmental science and Spanish and Latin American Cultures, with a minor in chemistry, from Columbia University. Ms. Precht also received her M.S. in Sustainability Science from Columbia University, where she was a multi-year recipient of the Sustainability Science fellowship for academic/professional merit and commitment to sustainability science.
TEACHING:
• Integrative Capstone Workshop
Publications
- Mailloux, B. J., Karaoz, U., Beller, H. R., Brodie, E. L., Wang, S., Jewell, T. N. M., Williams, K. H., Buchholz, B. A., Kim, C., Kichuk, T., Nguyen, K., & Precht, C.I. (2020). Geochemistry, RNA radiocarbon signature, and metatranscriptome data from Rifle, Colorado groundwater well. https://doi.org/10.15485/1647359
- Mailloux, B. J., Kim, C., Kichuk, T., Nguyen, K., Precht, C. I., Wang, S., Jewell, T. N., Karaoz, U., Brodie, E. L., Williams, K. H., Beller, H. R., & Buchholz, B. A. (2019). Paired RNA radiocarbon and sequencing analyses indicate the importance of autotrophy in a shallow alluvial aquifer. Scientific Reports, 9(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-46663-1
- Scanlan, K., Blau, S., Mailloux, B. J., Choudhury, I., van Geen, A., Precht, C. I., Ellis, T., Ahmed, K. M., & Buchholz, B. (2019) Radiocarbon analysis of RNA and organic carbon to determine the sustainability of Pleistocene aquifers in Bangladesh. Abstract #GH23B-1251 American Geophysical Union, Fall Meeting 2019. https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2019AGUFMGH23B1251S/abstract
- Precht, C.I. (2018) Radiocarbon Analysis of RNA Collected from Pleistocene Aquifers in Bangladesh. Abstract #4 Environmental Science Senior Thesis Poster Session, New York, NY
- Precht, C.I., Precht, L.L., & Precht, W.F. (2018) Pox-like Blemishes on Caribbean Corals are Fish Induced: Is there a Link with Emerging Coral Diseases? Reef Encounter: The News Journal of the International Society for Reef Studies (Volume 33, No. 1, p. 49-51).
- Precht, C.I. and Mailloux, B.J. (2017) Organic Carbon, Nitrogen, and Sulfur Cycling Genes Present in Bacterial Communities from Arsenic Contaminated Bangladesh Groundwater. Abstract #45 Barnard Summer Research Institute Poster Session, New York, NY
- Precht, C.I. and Mailloux, B.J. (2016) Are You What You Eat? Radiocarbon Errors in Bacterial RNA Extractions. Abstract Barnard Summer Research Institute Poster Session, New York, NY
- Precht, C.I. (2014) Unintended Consequences of Mosquito Pesticides on the Marine Environment: Potential Effects on theThreatened Staghorn Coral, Acropora cervicornis. Abstract #615 Genius Olympiad, Oswego, NY
- Precht, C.I. (2014) Unintended Consequences of Mosquito Pesticides on the Marine Environment: Potential Effects on theThreatened Staghorn Coral, Acropora cervicornis. Abstract #AS038 International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), Los Angeles, CA
- Precht, C.I. (2013) Origin and Recovery of White Pox Lesions on the Threatened Elkhorn Coral, Acropora palmata, at Molasses Reef, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Abstract #703 Genius Olympiad, Oswego, NY
- Precht, C.I. and Vollmer, S.V. (2013) The Spread and Progression of White Band Disease on the Threatened Staghorn Coral, Acroporacervicornis: Implications for Reef Management. 42nd Annual Benthic Ecology Meeting, Savannah, GA
- Precht, C.I. (2013) Origin and Recovery of "White Pox" Lesions on the Threatened Elkhorn Coral, Acropora palmata at Molasses Reef,Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. 77th Annual Meeting, Florida Academy Sciences, Barry University, Miami, FL, FloridaScientist (Volume 76, Supp. 1, p.27).
- Precht, C.I. (2012) The Spread and Progression of White Band Disease on the Threatened Staghorn Coral, Acropora cervicornis:Implications for Reef Management. Florida Marine Science Educators Association (FMSEA), Annual Conference, St. Petersburg, FL