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Alumni Spotlight: Jonathan Rubin Takes Vertical Farming to New Heights

In 2021, Rubin launched Fresh Florida Farms, which grows non-GMO hydroponic lettuce, microgreens, sprouts, herbs, and other leafy greens in Boca Raton.

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Teaching Assistant Opportunities for Fall 2023

The Climate and Society program is accepting teaching assistant applications for three fall 2023 courses.

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Meet Evan Brooks From the Climate and Society Class of 2024

A recipient of the Diamonstein-Spielvogel Fellowship, Brooks aims to craft inclusive policies that address the climate crisis.

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Sustainable Development Award Winners Reflect on Their College Careers

Three students from the class of 2023 who earned Departmental Honors share their post-graduation plans, their understanding of sustainability, and their advice to current students.

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Student Spotlight, Part 2: Sustainable Development Award Winners Reflect on...

Three students from the class of 2023 who earned Departmental Honors share their post-graduation plans, their understanding of sustainability, and their advice to current students.

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Student Spotlight, Part 3: Sustainable Development Leadership Award Winners...

Two students from the Class of 2023 share their post-graduation plans, their understanding of sustainability, and their advice to current students.

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A Message on the Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action

Columbia responds to the U.S. Supreme Court decision on Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) v. University of North Carolina and Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard University.

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Teaching Assistant Needed for Fall NYC Watershed Course

A graduate student is needed to help carry out a two-day course.

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Student Spotlight, Part 4: Sustainable Development Award Winners Reflect on...

Four graduating seniors recently named to the Phi Beta Kappa honor society share their post-graduation plans, their understanding of sustainability, and their advice to current students.

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Alumna Profile: Lauren Faber O’Connor

Lauren Faber O’Connor was recently awarded the 2023 GSAS Dean’s Award for Distinguished Achievement, which recognizes recipients for their profound impact on academia and on the world at large.

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Katie Tutrone: From Yesterday’s Weather to Today’s Climate Stories

Katie Tutrone uses her platform as a producer, climate educator, and reporter to inspire more people to pay closer attention to the weather.

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Gowanus Canal Visit Offers an Educational Opportunity to Environmental...

Summer term students took a field trip to learn about the complex environmental, community, and legislative issues at play in this historic Brooklyn neighborhood.

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Understanding the SEC’s Proposed Climate Rules: Part 1

Adjunct professor Carolyn Kim Allwin shares why she thinks the new rules would be transformational for sustainable investing, and how her course will help sustainability professionals navigate these...

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Understanding the SEC’s Proposed Climate Rules: Part 2

Adjunct professor Taylor Pullins explains how his new course will help sustainability professionals navigate the complexities of this landmark regulatory change.

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Alumni Profile: Working With Labor Unions to Create a More Sustainable Future

Avalon Hoek Spaans, an alumnus of the Columbia Climate School’s Climate and Society program, is channeling their personal experience and education to build a more just and sustainable world within the...

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Understanding the SEC’s Proposed Climate Rules: Part 3

With the new guidelines, many companies will be challenged to quantify how their businesses will be impacted by climate change. Professor Satyajit Bose shares how his course will help sustainability...

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A Summer of Science Saturdays: Casting a Wide Net at Lamont

Columbia’s Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory’s community education program draws in students of all ages to learn about the Hudson River.

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Meet Dasom Shi From the Climate and Society Class of 2024

An incoming student in the Climate and Society program, Shi will continue to pursue her passion for improving corporate impact and climate action.

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Columbia’s Earth Networks Offer Collaborative and Innovative Opportunities to...

Whether working on plastics, sports, food, or environmental justice, each Earth Network provides a unique approach to a shared challenge.

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Meet Jonelle Maltay From the Climate and Society Class of 2024

After working for years in finance and sustainability, a new student aims to expand her horizons.

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