State of the Planet

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Postdoctoral Research Fellows4

  • Life as an Earth Institute Postdoctoral Fellow

    Life as an Earth Institute Postdoctoral Fellow

    By Daniel Soto About this time a two years ago, I was preparing my own application to be an Earth Institute Postdoctoral Fellow.  I am beginning my second year in the fellowship and would like to share my experience with anyone who is interested in the program. My work here at the Earth Institute explores…

  • Being an Earth Institute Fellow

    Being an Earth Institute Fellow

    By Elisabeth King As the applications for the 2011-2 Earth Institute (EI) Postdoctoral Fellows program are coming in, I have been asked by a number of people to describe the kind of research that I have had the chance to undertake during my time at EI.

Composite banner with modern building at night and portrait of Dean Alexis Abramson that reads "Science for the Planet"

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

  • Life as an Earth Institute Postdoctoral Fellow

    Life as an Earth Institute Postdoctoral Fellow

    By Daniel Soto About this time a two years ago, I was preparing my own application to be an Earth Institute Postdoctoral Fellow.  I am beginning my second year in the fellowship and would like to share my experience with anyone who is interested in the program. My work here at the Earth Institute explores…

  • Being an Earth Institute Fellow

    Being an Earth Institute Fellow

    By Elisabeth King As the applications for the 2011-2 Earth Institute (EI) Postdoctoral Fellows program are coming in, I have been asked by a number of people to describe the kind of research that I have had the chance to undertake during my time at EI.