State of the Planet

News from the Columbia Climate School

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  • Out on the Farm With SEE-U NYC

    Out on the Farm With SEE-U NYC

    This summer, the Summer Ecosystem Experiences for Undergraduates gave students an in-depth look at the food systems in and around NYC.

  • SUMA Net Impact Turns Students Into Sustainability Consultants

    SUMA Net Impact Turns Students Into Sustainability Consultants

    A matchmaking program pairs Sustainability Management students with industry leaders aspiring to make positive changes.

  • Bringing Women Back to the Table (and to the Power Plant)

    Bringing Women Back to the Table (and to the Power Plant)

    Why women need to be included in energy and sustainability discussions—and how we can make that happen.

  • Sustainability Students Awarded SPS Student Leadership Honors

    Sustainability Students Awarded SPS Student Leadership Honors

    The Office of Student Affairs hosted SPS Student Leadership Banquet to award SPS Student Groups and Student Leaders to commemorate the advancement of the student life experience at SPS done by the efforts of over 50 students leaders. Awards were distributed to acknowledge the efforts of those that went above and beyond.

  • An Integrated Approach to Sustainability

    An Integrated Approach to Sustainability

    Master of Science in Sustainability Management student Celine Gaasrud was attracted to the opportunity to combine courses in different areas to explore and solve sustainability challenges. She intends to maintain an international perspective and work on implementing solutions to achieve sustainable development.

  • Going Deep for Science

    Going Deep for Science

    Bridgit Boulahanis, a marine geophysics graduate student at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, prepares to head out on her first research cruise exploring the seafloor with underwater vehicles.

  • Summer 2016 Part-Time Internship Available

    Summer 2016 Part-Time Internship Available

    The Earth Institute seeks a part-time intern to support the Master of Science in Sustainability Management graduate program during the summer of 2016 from May 25 through Sept. 2, with the possibility of continuing into the fall semester.

  • Earth Institute Offers Funding for Student Initiatives

    In an effort to better support students in their efforts to raise awareness about sustainability on campus, the Earth Institute is making available funding for the new Student Initiatives Support Program, offering grants of up to $250 each semester to support students who wish to host conferences, panels and other events at Columbia University that…

  • Student Research Showcase 2014

    Student Research Showcase 2014

    The Earth Institute, Columbia University was proud to support student research in the areas of environment and sustainable development at the annual Student Research Showcase on April 25, 2014. Student interns, research assistants and travel grant recipients, and their Faculty and Research Advisors, were honored for their research contributions that ranged in topics from biodiversity,…

Photo of the Earth from space with the text "Lamont at AGU25" on top.

AGU25, the premier Earth and space science conference, takes place December 15-19, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. This year’s theme—Where Science Connects Us—puts in focus how science depends on connection, from the lab to the field to the ballot box. Once again, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and Columbia Climate School scientists, experts, students, and educators are playing an active role, sharing our research and helping shape the future of our planet. #AGU25 Learn More

  • Out on the Farm With SEE-U NYC

    Out on the Farm With SEE-U NYC

    This summer, the Summer Ecosystem Experiences for Undergraduates gave students an in-depth look at the food systems in and around NYC.

  • SUMA Net Impact Turns Students Into Sustainability Consultants

    SUMA Net Impact Turns Students Into Sustainability Consultants

    A matchmaking program pairs Sustainability Management students with industry leaders aspiring to make positive changes.

  • Bringing Women Back to the Table (and to the Power Plant)

    Bringing Women Back to the Table (and to the Power Plant)

    Why women need to be included in energy and sustainability discussions—and how we can make that happen.

  • Sustainability Students Awarded SPS Student Leadership Honors

    Sustainability Students Awarded SPS Student Leadership Honors

    The Office of Student Affairs hosted SPS Student Leadership Banquet to award SPS Student Groups and Student Leaders to commemorate the advancement of the student life experience at SPS done by the efforts of over 50 students leaders. Awards were distributed to acknowledge the efforts of those that went above and beyond.

  • An Integrated Approach to Sustainability

    An Integrated Approach to Sustainability

    Master of Science in Sustainability Management student Celine Gaasrud was attracted to the opportunity to combine courses in different areas to explore and solve sustainability challenges. She intends to maintain an international perspective and work on implementing solutions to achieve sustainable development.

  • Going Deep for Science

    Going Deep for Science

    Bridgit Boulahanis, a marine geophysics graduate student at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, prepares to head out on her first research cruise exploring the seafloor with underwater vehicles.

  • Summer 2016 Part-Time Internship Available

    Summer 2016 Part-Time Internship Available

    The Earth Institute seeks a part-time intern to support the Master of Science in Sustainability Management graduate program during the summer of 2016 from May 25 through Sept. 2, with the possibility of continuing into the fall semester.

  • Earth Institute Offers Funding for Student Initiatives

    In an effort to better support students in their efforts to raise awareness about sustainability on campus, the Earth Institute is making available funding for the new Student Initiatives Support Program, offering grants of up to $250 each semester to support students who wish to host conferences, panels and other events at Columbia University that…

  • Student Research Showcase 2014

    Student Research Showcase 2014

    The Earth Institute, Columbia University was proud to support student research in the areas of environment and sustainable development at the annual Student Research Showcase on April 25, 2014. Student interns, research assistants and travel grant recipients, and their Faculty and Research Advisors, were honored for their research contributions that ranged in topics from biodiversity,…