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Funding Opportunities for Travel and Field Research in Spring 2020
Applications for the Spring 2020 Global Fellows and Travel Grant Programs are now open! Apply today for funding for your sustainability research.
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Spring 2020 Earth Institute Undergraduate Research Assistant Opportunities
A variety of undergraduate research assistant positions are available. Apply by January 29, 2020.
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Spring 2020 Earth Institute Internship Opportunities
A variety of undergraduate, graduate and PhD positions are available in various departments and research centers. Apply by January 29, 2019.
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The Challenges of Planning for a Sustainable Dinner Party
Students in a sustainable development class learned how complicated it can be to account for economic, environmental and social concerns, even in something as simple as planning a meal.
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Trip to the Catskills Teaches Students About NYC’s Water Supply
The visit revealed how collaborative efforts help to ensure the city receives high quality water with low treatment costs, while providing local jobs.
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Speaker Series Guest Discusses Green Solutions
During her talk, Margaret Oloriz from Arcadis shared her experiences and knowledge in designing green infrastructure solutions to serve local communities.
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Sustainable Development Undergrads Win Third Place In Circular Economy Competition
The Columbia team impressed retail executives and economic experts with its idea for a company that reuses and repurposes discarded furniture.
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Sustainable Development Seeking Teaching Assistants for Spring 2020
Applicants must be current full-time Columbia University students enrolled in a degree-granting program.
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Building Greener Urban Environments Through Solar Energy
The Undergraduate Program in Sustainable Development held the first Speaker Series of the semester with Solar One, a not-for-profit whose mission is to foster sustainability and resiliency in urban environments.

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
