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Sustainable Development Grad Puts Theory to Practice in SE Asia
Within two weeks of graduating from the Undergraduate Program in Sustainable Development in May 2012, Patrick Blute found himself launched into a management trainee program with the non-profit Rustic Pathways and on his way to Southeast Asia.
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Sustainability Management Alum Pursues Green Building Dreams
“On a professional level, I believe that the program’s Workshop course helped me to develop the constructive communication skills that I need in order to be able to effectively connect with my clients.” MS in Sustainability Management alum Jessica Bollhoefer (’12) recently started working as a Senior Sustainability Consultant at Goby L.L.C., a LEED and…
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MPA Alum Makes Sustainability Fashionable
“I am constantly confronted by new challenges, ranging from finding eco-friendly packaging and shipping materials to learning the intricate details involved in professional web design. I enjoy these challenges and the freedom to express and share my socially conscious vision through fashion.” MPA in Environmental Science and Policy alum, Adam Batnick (’10), recently started his…
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MS Students Present Final Analysis on Reporting Standards to NRDC
On Wednesday, August 8, students in the Master of Science in Sustainability Management program presented their final Capstone Workshop presentations for fellow students, program faculty, and colleagues at Columbia University’s Faculty House. The project, entitled “Environmental Performance Reporting,” required the team to analyze the pros and cons of the most viable reporting systems in order…
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Join us for the MPA Workshop Final Briefings
Please join us for the Summer Workshop final briefings for the MPA in Environmental Science & Policy program at Columbia University’s School of International & Public Affairs. This will be a unique opportunity to expose yourself to research our students have been conducting this semester. The briefings will be held on Wednesday, August 15 from…
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MPA Students Learn about Urban Ecosystems in NYC Parks
On Friday, July 27, the students in the Master of Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy (MPA-ESP) program took a field trip to Randall’s Island and Bronx River Park. The trip was organized and led by Columbia Professor Matthew Palmer who teaches Principles of Ecology and Urban Ecology during the program’s summer semester.
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Faculty Profile: Adela Gondek
MS in Sustainability Management professor Adela Gondek has taught at Columbia University for over twenty years, with cross-disciplinary appointments Columbia’s School of International and Public Affairs, School of Continuing Education, and the Earth Institute. She has designed and taught ethics courses with distinct emphases on sustainability, environmentalism, public leadership and organizational management and will be…
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Put Your Passion to Work: Environmental Science and Policy
“The MPA in Environmental Science and Policy program has managed to create not only a well-trained, passionate group of environmental professionals, but also a unique sense of community.”
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MPA-ESP Students Engage with UN Negotiators
On Monday, July 16, the Master of Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy (MPA-ESP) program in conjunction with the Earth Institute hosted a panel discussion entitled “What is the Future we Want?” about the outcome of last month’s United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development: Rio +20.
Columbia Climate School has once again been selected as university partner for Climate Week NYC, an annual convening of climate leaders to drive the transition, speed up progress and champion change. Join us for events and follow our coverage.
