Undergraduate Program in Sustainable Development Archives - State of the Planet

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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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Interwoven: A Speaker Series Talk on Equitable Relationships Between Land and People

A guest speaker introduced students to the Northeast Farmers of Color Land Trust and its work to secure land tenure for Indigenous, Black, Latinx, and Asian farmers.

by Caroline Horrigan |March 16, 2021
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Sustainable Development Students Tackle Four Real-World Challenges in Fall 2020 Workshop

Students provided guidance and practical recommendations for clients on a variety of sustainability issues.

by |March 12, 2021
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Students Reflect on New Science Communications Course

Four students share their final projects for the class and talk about their biggest takeaways.

by |March 11, 2021
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The Recycling Partnership: a Speaker Series Talk on Improving Recycling Practices

Sustainability Management alumna Asami Tanimoto recently spoke with students about her work to transform residential recycling and expand access.

by Caroline Horrigan |February 19, 2021
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Alumni Panel Discusses Jobs and Networking in the Age of COVID

Six graduates of the Undergraduate Program in Sustainable Development recently joined a panel discussion offering advice to current students.

by Caroline Horrigan |December 30, 2020
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Climate Corps Fellowships: Transforming Business for a Sustainable Future

Climate and Society alum Scott Wood is the director of Climate Corps at the Environmental Defense Fund. He recently told students about the fellowship’s benefits.

by |December 14, 2020

The Big Impact of Electric Scooters

A recent talk hosted by the Undergraduate Program in Sustainable Development discussed the challenges and benefits of micro-mobility as a form of sustainable transportation.

by Caroline Horrigan |November 25, 2020

Sustainability Careers Reception Connects Students and Industry Leaders Virtually

In lieu of the usual in-person event, 30 sustainability professionals and 120 Columbia students met online to discuss the field’s ever-growing real-world applications. 

by Caroline Horrigan |November 24, 2020
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Sustainable Development Program Seeks Teaching Assistants for Spring 2021

Positions are available for a variety of courses. The deadline to apply is December 2 at 11:30pm.

by |November 17, 2020