SDEV Student Spotlight
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Sustainable Development Program Awards 2025 Departmental Honors
Four graduating students were selected for their outstanding academic achievements in sustainable development.
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Recognizing Excellence: Two Students Awarded Stuart Gaffin Prize for Sustainable Development Leadership
Harrison Gerson and Emine Taha exemplified the spirit of service, leadership and community engagement during their four years at Columbia.
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Navigating Nonprofits: A Summer Internship on Capitol Hill
Working at a DC-based environmental nonprofit convinced this student to pursue a career in environmental policy.
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Two Sustainable Development Award Winners Reflect on Their College Careers
Daniel Leal de Moraes Santana and Sophie Hanin, from the class of 2024, share their experience, post-graduation plans and advice to current students.
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Student Spotlight: Navigating Sustainable Development for My Career Through Capstone Projects
Two SDEV students discuss why they chose to study sustainability.
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Student Spotlight: Exploring the Impact of Sustainable Development on Study Abroad Experiences
Two students in Columbia’s Undergraduate Program in Sustainable Development discuss their study abroad experiences and offer advice to students curious about similar adventures.
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Students Reflect on New Science Communications Course
Four students share their final projects for the class and talk about their biggest takeaways.
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Student Spotlight: Eric Scheuch on Interning in the Nuclear Power Industry
A rising senior in the Undergraduate Program in Sustainable Development shares his summer internship experiences and professional growth.
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Student Spotlight: Two Undergrads Interning to Advance NY State’s Climate Policy
Two students in the Undergraduate Program in Sustainable Development share their summer internship experiences and reflections.
