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MPA Student Builds Basis for Policymaking
Prior to joining the MPA in Environmental Science and Policy program (MPA-ESP), current student Max Litt was working for the New York Restoration Project (NYRP), an environmental non-profit founded by actress Bette Midler to revitalize underserved parks and public spaces. Max’s experience on the operational side of environmental policy motivated him to enroll in the…
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ESP Students Present Exceptional Solutions to Complex Environmental Issues
On Wednesday, August 15, students in the Master of Public Administration program in Environmental Science and Policy (MPA-ESP) presented their final Workshop presentations for fellow students, staff, and invited guests at the School of International and Public Affairs. This summer’s Workshop projects, intended for ESP students to gain experience handling tough environmental problems by working…
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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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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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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.
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MPA Students Tour Gowanus Canal Superfund Site
On Thursday, June 28, the students in the Master of Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy (MPA-ESP) program took a field trip to the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn, NY. The trip was organized and led by Lamont Associate Research Professor Juerg Matter and Adjunct Professor of Environmental Health Sciences at Columbia’s Mailman School of…
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MPA Students Present Initial Research Findings at Midterm Presentations
On Wednesday, June 27, students in the Master of Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy (ESP) program presented their midterm Workshop briefings for fellow students, staff, and invited guests at the School of International and Public Affairs. This summer’s Workshop projects, intended for ESP students to gain experience tackling tough environmental problems by working…
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MS Student Presents Sustainable Solutions for NYC Public High School
Prior to completing the MS in Sustainability Management program in December 2011, Sarah Bacon conducted a sustainability assessment of a public school in New York City for her independent capstone thesis. Bacon used the CO2 conversion factors of PlaNYC, the agenda created by Mayor Bloomberg to create a greener New York City and in doing…
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MPA Students Apply Classroom Knowledge at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
On Monday, June 25, the students in the Master of Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy (MPA-ESP) program took a field trip to Columbia’s Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory in Palisades, NY. The trip was organized and led by Lamont Associate Research Professors Jason Smerdon and Juerg Matter, who teach Climatology and Environmental Chemistry respectively during…
The first Earth Day in 1970 ignited a movement to stop polluting our planet. This Earth Month, join us in our commitment to realizing a just and sustainable future for our planet. Visit our Earth Day website for ideas, resources, and inspiration.
