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Meet Rashawn Merchant From the Climate and Society Class of 2023
Rashawn wants to help make climate change information more accessible for non-scientists.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant Opportunities for Fall 2022-Spring 2023
Opportunities related to climate, sustainable development, and the environment are available with distinguished faculty and researchers.
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Student Collaborative Research Grant Opportunity for Fall 2022-Spring 2023
The grant provides an opportunity for undergraduate and master’s students to undertake paid research alongside renowned Columbia University faculty.
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Climate School Internship Opportunities for Fall 2022-Spring 2023
Internships are available in administration, communications, and research roles with climate and sustainability-related projects. Apply by August 30.
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Preparing for Professional Careers in Sustainability
The professional field we are preparing our students to work in has evolved in many ways since we began the program, as have our course offerings.
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Students Tour Gowanus Canal Superfund Site
With the help of local tour guides, Environmental Science and Policy students learned about the background and current state of one of the most contaminated sites in the country.
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Alumni Spotlight: Jeffrey Fralick, Climate Risk Analyst
After graduating from Columbia’s Sustainability Science program, Jeff took a bit of a detour but eventually ended up at his dream job.
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Apply Now: Fellowship for Adapting the Existing Built Environment Earth Network
The group works to address the social, economic, and environmental aspects of decarbonizing existing buildings.
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Coming This Fall: Opinion Writing Workshop for Alumni
The five-week workshop for alumni of the Climate School and the School of Professional Studies will be taught by science journalist Claudia Dreifus.

AGU25, the premier Earth and space science conference, takes place December 15-19, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. This year’s theme—Where Science Connects Us—puts in focus how science depends on connection, from the lab to the field to the ballot box. Once again, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and Columbia Climate School scientists, experts, students, and educators are playing an active role, sharing our research and helping shape the future of our planet. #AGU25 Learn More
