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Meet Rashawn Merchant From the Climate and Society Class of 2023
Rashawn wants to help make climate change information more accessible for non-scientists.
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Shubhi Kesarwani: Studying Sustainability Management to Advance Water Solutions in India
She’s the founder of a company that devises water management solutions in India, and a student in Columbia’s Sustainability Management program.
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Meet 12 Columbia Graduates Taking on the Climate Crisis
These students are serious about Earth Day, and doing their part to protect the environment. They are committed to thinking and acting more sustainably.
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Angelica Patterson: The ‘Shotgun Scientist’ Studying How Forests Respond to Climate Change
The doctoral candidate tells us about her research and some the challenges of being a woman of color in the sciences.
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At the Intersection of Hudson River Microbiology and Environmental Justice With Elise Myers
She’s trying predict fecal bacteria contamination of the river, and researching how environmental degradation disproportionately harms disadvantaged communities.
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Q&A With Lauren Ritchie on Intersectionality in the Climate Movement
The undergraduate student/blogger/activist shares her thoughts on the changing role of social justice within the climate movement.
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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.
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Student Spotlight: Two Leadership Award Winners Reflect on Their College Careers
Two award-winning graduating students share their experiences in the Undergraduate Program in Sustainable Development and plans for the future.
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