Undergraduate Program in Sustainable Development9
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‘Building’ Sustainability for Buildings
As part of the Spring 2020 Speaker Series, the CEO of Urban Green Council spoke to students about policy solutions to improve energy efficiency in buildings.
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What It’s Like to Be a Sustainability Consultant for the Entertainment Industry
In a recent talk, sustainability consultant Jason Joyce explained how he has challenged the status quo in the fashion industry and major concert venues.
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RSVP for the Spring 2020 Earth Institute Research Showcase
See interviews with Earth Institute students and join us virtually for the Earth Institute Research Showcase on April 10.
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Culture, Resilience, and Sustainability of the Salish People
In mid-February, a member of the Bitterroot Salish Tribe spoke to students about his tribe’s management and protection of natural resources.
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Sustainable Development Program Seeks Teaching Assistants for Fall 2020
Positions are available for 9 different courses. Deadline to apply is April 26.
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Summer 2020 Earth Institute Internship Opportunities
A variety of undergraduate, graduate and PhD positions are available in various departments and research centers. Apply by April 19, 2020.
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The Next Climate Tech Breakthrough May Have Already Happened, We Just Didn’t Notice
How biomimicry and evolution can offer sustainable solutions for adaptation and resilience.
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Water Management and Sustainability in New York City
The final Speaker Series talk of the semester detailed how NYC’s Department of Environmental Protection manages the city’s various water resources, ranging from drinking water to wastewater.
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Students Address Real-World Sustainability Challenges in Capstone Workshop Briefings
The workshop offers students an opportunity to apply the skills and techniques they have gained through their studies to solve real-world problems for a client.
By studying thousands of buildings and analyzing their electricity use, Columbia Climate School Dean Alexis Abramson has been able to uncover ways to significantly cut energy consumption and emissions. Watch the Video: “Engineering a Cooler Future Through Smarter Buildings“
