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Alumni Spotlight: Professor Kimberly Oremus

Her studies at Columbia help her to bridge the divide between the natural sciences and human behavior, so that she can implement more effective sustainability solutions.

by Madeleine Lemos |April 13, 2021

What Is the M.S. in Sustainability Science Program?

Equipped with cutting-edge techniques, graduates of the program apply their knowledge to help organizations and businesses address environmental impacts and risks to their operations. The next deadline to apply is May 15.

by MS in Sustainability Science Program |April 9, 2021
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Environmental Science and Policy Students Win Third Place in Sustainable Fashion Competition

The team invented a hypothetical denim brand that centers sustainability and reusability.

by Alyssa Ramirez, Maya Navabi, Ariela Levy, Rashika Choudhary, and Allison Day |April 7, 2021
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How to Nudge Climate Deniers Into Doing the Right Thing

With the right kind of language and framing, some kinds of skeptics are willing to take action around climate change.

by Allison Day |April 7, 2021
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Staff Spotlight: Marian Mellin, Development Associate at Lamont-Doherty

She likes to go hiking during her lunch break and enjoys weekly Zoom calls with her sisters during the pandemic.

by Judy Jamal |April 6, 2021
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Summer 2021 Earth Institute Internships

The Earth Institute is offering undergraduate, graduate and PhD students opportunities to intern in various departments and research centers in a variety of roles. Applications are due April 29.

by |April 1, 2021
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RSVP for the Spring 2021 Earth Institute Research Showcase

Due to the global pandemic, students could not travel for research this year. However, that did not stop them from conducting impressive remote research.

by |March 30, 2021
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Sustainable Development Program Seeks Teaching Assistants for Fall 2021

The deadline to apply Is May 3 at 11:55pm.

by |March 26, 2021
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The Art and Science of ‘Earth Repair’

An interview with bioremediation educator and disaster response worker Leila Darwish on healing communities and repairing ecological wounds.

by Arissa Lahr |March 23, 2021
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Apply Now for Summer Research Experiences on Connecting Climate to Communities

Undergraduate students and educators will work with Earth Institute researchers to co-develop climate change solutions relevant for a wide-range of communities.

by Rachel Kirk |March 23, 2021