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Spring 2021 Earth Institute Internships
Eight opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and PhD students to intern in various departments and research centers across the Earth Institute.
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Helping Vietnam’s Coffee Sector Become More Climate Resilient
A new platform aims to use digital technology to help farmers lower costs, boost yields and increase profits.
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Our Biggest, Best Event of the Year is Going Virtual
Lamont Open House at Home is four days of exciting and informative virtual earth science activities for children, families, educators, and science enthusiasts of all ages.
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Finding Ways for Climate Services to Improve Nutrition in Vietnam
Pranav Singh interned with the ACToday project to understand where climate services—such as forecasts, early-warning systems, and climate predictions—could be used to improve nutrition and eradicate hunger.
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You Asked: How Does Carbon Dioxide Get So High Up Into the Atmosphere?
If CO2 is heavier than oxygen, why doesn’t it stay near the ground? The short answer: Earth’s atmosphere isn’t like a sealed bottle of wine.
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Researchers Show Potential for Subseasonal Forecasts to Predict Dengue Outbreaks
A new study shows for the first time that rainfall and temperature forecasts can be used to predict outbreaks of dengue fever by estimating mosquito abundance.
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Fall 2020 Earth Institute Research Assistant Opportunities
The Earth Institute is offering undergraduate students with research assistant opportunities during the fall 2020 semester. Undergraduates from Columbia and Barnard will be able to serve as research assistants on projects related to sustainable development and the environment.
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Study Quantifies Potential COVID-19 Spread From Hurricane Evacuation
Spread of the coronavirus during a hurricane evacuation could be minimized by directing evacuees to the right areas and taking proper measures, say researchers.
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New System Tracks and Forecasts Outbreak Risk of Dengue and Zika
The system identifies areas where environmental conditions might enhance transmission of dengue, Zika, chikungunya and other diseases carried by Aedes mosquitoes. It could find at-risk areas a month in advance.
During COP30—the 2025 UN Climate Change Conference taking place November 10–21 in Belém, Brazil—experts from Columbia Climate School and Columbia University will be contributing to key events, sharing insights, and helping shape the dialogue toward ambitious, science-based solutions. Learn More
