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Climate School Dean Receives Environmental Champion Award
Maureen Raymo, co-founding dean of the Columbia Climate School and director at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, received an Environmental Champion Award from NY State Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick.
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Summer 2022 Research Assistant Needed
Professor Ben Orlove is seeking a German-speaking research assistant to examine documents and interviews from a region in the Alps affected by climate change.
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Sustainable Development Program Seeks Teaching Assistants for Fall 2022
A variety of positions are available. The deadline for applications is May 5.
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Peggy Shepard to Speak at Columbia Climate School Graduation
Environmental justice advocate Peggy Shepard will deliver the keynote address at Columbia Climate School’s inaugural Class Day ceremony on May 13.
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Summer 2022 Internship Opportunities at the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment
Two summer internship opportunities are available. The application deadline is April 30.
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A Global Teach-in Explores Paths From Classrooms to Climate Change Impact
Too often, when people think of climate education, they envision dry lectures on greenhouse gases or melting ice. What’s missed is how student-led inquiry can reveal climate solutions.
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Alumni Spotlight: Jake Higdon Bridges the Gap Between Science and Policy Action
A master’s degree from the Environmental Science and Policy program provided him with the skills and experience to shape climate policy in the real world.
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Internship Opportunities With Professor Steve Cohen
Professor Cohen is seeking two interns to provide broad administrative and research support for the spring and summer 2022 semesters.
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Summer 2022 Paid Internships with the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment
Applications will be accepted until March 31.

By studying thousands of buildings and analyzing their electricity use, Columbia Climate School Dean Alexis Abramson has been able to uncover ways to significantly cut energy consumption and emissions. Watch the Video: “Engineering a Cooler Future Through Smarter Buildings“
