A soon-to-be graduate of the M.A. in Climate and Society program discusses his roundabout journey to climate science and politics.

Stahl established the Climate School’s student government, writing its bylaws and constitution. They will soon be graduating from the Climate and Society program, and hope to eventually influence federal climate policy.

A soon-to-be graduate of the Climate and Society program, Lopez hopes to continue building a financial system that works better for people and the planet.

What do African history, atmospheric dynamics, and military service all have in common? Preneta is combining his experience in each of them in order to advance climate solutions after he graduates from the Climate and Society program.

A soon-to-be graduate of the M.A. in Climate and Society program hopes to influence policy that makes food systems more sustainable and equitable.

This year’s graduating students are carrying their climate expertise into startups, government agencies, advocacy organizations, and more.

A soon-to-be graduate of the Columbia Climate School, Dedo will spend the summer creating playbooks for employees to convince their companies to advocate for climate policy.

A soon-to-be graduate of the Columbia Climate School, Arora will spend the summer interning at NASA.

A soon-to-be graduate of the Columbia Climate School, Resnick will spend the summer working as an environmental and sustainability program coordinator at a law firm.

Before graduating from the Columbia Climate School, Frolova will intern at the Bee Conservancy to raise awareness about the importance of protecting these industrious insects.