Climate and Society students Archives - State of the Planet

Aaron Stockel: From Byzantine History to Modern Politics

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

by |May 17, 2023
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Saxon Stahl: Leading on Climate Through Student Governance

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.

by |May 12, 2023
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Johan Lopez: Creating Positive Change Through Sustainable Financing

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.

by |May 10, 2023
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Benjamin Preneta: Centering the Human Element in the Climate Crisis

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.

by |May 9, 2023
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Olivia Smith: Changing the Way We Look at Food Systems and the Environment

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.

by |May 8, 2023

First Columbia Climate School Graduates Head Off to Exciting Jobs

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

by |August 18, 2022
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Chris Dedo: Arming Employees to Spur Climate Policy and Action

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.

by |May 13, 2022
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Aarti Arora: Connecting Agriculture, Climate, and Social Vulnerability

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

by |May 12, 2022
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Talia Resnick: Exploring the Roles of Companies in Combating Climate Change

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.

by |May 10, 2022
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Olga Frolova: From Honeybee Hobbyist to Pollinator Promoter

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.

by |May 9, 2022