Department of Earth and Environmental Engineering
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Columbia Climate School Welcomes New Faculty To Start the Academic Year
This expansion reflects the school’s sustained efforts to strengthen climate research and cross-disciplinary collaboration, while preparing future leaders with the skills to tackle the global climate crisis.
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Climate School Expands Faculty
Vijay Modi, Dan Steingart and Alan West will join Climate School faculty in 2025.
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Can AI Help Save Our Planet?
The world’s policy leaders and climate scientists are united: We are in a decisive decade.
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New Method Predicts Extreme Weather Events More Accurately
Columbia engineers have developed a machine-learning algorithm that will aid in understanding and mitigating the impact of extreme weather events, which are becoming more frequent in our warming climate.
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“Wash your hands!” and Other Advice for Undergraduate Students from Columbia Graduate Students
Ph.D. students delving deep into some of the world’s complex sustainability issues offered advice to current undergraduates interested in pursuing their own research questions.
The first Earth Day in 1970 ignited a movement to stop polluting our planet. Today, our scientists and experts are tackling the most pressing challenges to achieve real-world impact. This Earth Day, join us in our commitment to realizing a just and sustainable future for our planet. Visit our Earth Day website for ideas, resources, and inspiration.
