undergraduate research
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Statistical Modeling for Glacier Loss: Is It Accurate?
A study based on Iceland’s Bruarjokull glacier investigates whether to rely on statistical models to provide accurate insights into glacier retreat.
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Meet the Inaugural Cohort of the Earth Institute Summer Intern Program
These undergraduates and educators will work on research projects that connect the science of climate change to people and communities.
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Environmental Thesis Project: Green Roofs Could Help NYC Sewage System
Using a computer model she built herself, Debra Tillinger, an environmental science major, came up with a prediction as to how much better New York City’s sewage system would function if plant-covered roofs throughout the city slowed the flow of rainwater to the sewers. Tillinger’s research, which was part of her theses project for her…
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“
