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Sustainability Science Capstone Workshop Investigates Microplastics in the Hudson River
A student group examined the types of microplastics entering the river, and created a way for citizen scientists to help with the research.
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Real-World Lessons From the Spring 2020 Environmental Science and Policy Workshop
Students investigated policy or management problems faced by their clients in government and nonprofit agencies.
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Graduate Student Internship Available With the Women, Peace and Security Program
This is a virtual, paid graduate-level internship that will run from July through September 2020. Apply by June 8.
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Congratulations to the 2020 Graduates in Sustainability and Environmental Science
Earth Institute faculty offer their encouragement and advice for the newest crop of graduates who will change the world.
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EI LIVE K12: RSVP for Our Upcoming May Sessions
Learn how to design your own microbe, decode Python script, and much more in these live sessions taught by Earth Institute experts.
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Jessica Haller: Alum, Climate Activist, and City Council Contender
The Environmental Science and Policy alum is running for New York City Council on a platform that emphasizes sustainability, resilience, and equity.
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Remote Summer 2020 Internships With the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment
Interns will assist the center in its mission to develop and disseminate solutions that maximize the impact of international investment for sustainable development.
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Earth Institute Goes Live in Video Series for K12 Students and Educators
Through ‘EI Live,’ experts from across the Earth Institute will share their work through live lectures, interactive activities, and demos. The series launches April 6.
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Sustainable Development Program Seeks Teaching Assistants for Fall 2020
Positions are available for 9 different courses. Deadline to apply is April 26.

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“
