Columbia University Sustainability Management

TOMORROW! Join us for our Midterm Capstone Briefings! SUMA and Columbia University Sustainability Science students will present the pro-bono consulting projects they are working on this semester. The briefings are open to the public! This event will highlight innovative solutions developed for organizations across sectors: from urban climate action and water stewardship to sustainable procurement and carbon capture strategies. Clients include: Now City Communities | Mayor’s Office and the Cape May Public Water System | C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group | Sports4Nature | Earthjustice | Climate Equity Foundation | Fresh Supply Inc. | City of San Antonio - Deconstruction & Circular Economy Program RSVP now: https://lnkd.in/eM27utpu March 11, 2025 @ 6-9 PM EST | Columbia University & Online

Check out SUMA Adjunct Professor Franco Fubini's latest feature in The Guardian, "A chance encounter took me from a New York skyscraper to a London food market – and a new life!" Franco Fubini walked away from a fast-paced finance career to follow his true calling - transforming the way we think about food. Now the founder and CEO of Natoora and an adjunct professor in Columbia’s MS in Sustainability Management program, he is dedicated to restoring seasonality and sustainability to our food system. Through his work, he advocates for a more transparent, ethical, and environmentally responsible approach to food production and consumption. Read the full article below! https://lnkd.in/egqprMDM.

"Receiving this opportunity and scholarship is incredibly meaningful to me. It validates my hard work and dedication to environmental justice, and it provides me with the resources to further my education and make a greater impact in my community." Marileidy Pimentel P. (SPS, Sustainability Management) is a recipient of the inaugural Columbia SPS CUNY Fellowship, which provides high-achieving recent City University of New York (CUNY) degree recipients with a full-tuition scholarship for six semesters in any of the Columbia School of Professional Studies (SPS) graduate programs. Marileidy reflects on her journey to SPS and what keeps her motivated. You can check out the interview below! https://lnkd.in/ehDb2d7P.

Have you ever experienced climate anxiety or felt hopeless about the future of our planet? You might also be wondering what you can do about it. Tighe Sullivan, Jr. is a current MS in Sustainability Management student and has written about his experience with using his feelings of discomfort to inspire him to join climate action groups. Dedicating his career to combatting the issues that worried him has helped him realize that "the path to a livable future isn’t solitary—it’s collective." You can read the full article on the Columbia SPS blog via: https://lnkd.in/ggbgBW8m

Meet us in New Orleans!! We're back on the road to join the HBCU Conference 2025 Conference between March 5-7! Join the Sustainability Management & Sustainability Science NOLA Info Session to learn more about our program and meet our team: John E. Williams, Ph.D. (Adjunct Professor & Director of Student Affaris & DEI), Cindy Ip (Assistant Director of Student Affairs), and Chandler Precht (Adjunct Professor & Director of External Affairs and Communications). Register below: https://lnkd.in/dtThA696 Information Session: March 6, 2025 @ 4-5 PM CST | Courtyard New Orleans Downtown Near the French Quarter, New Orleans

Will we see you at the Green Sports Alliance Reuse Symposium? ????? “The Research Behind the Madness” panel will feature Chandler Precht (Adjunct Professor & Director of External Affairs and Communications), Kaitlin Reese (current SUMA student), and Rowen Carrick (recent SUMA grad) as they break down key findings from their Fall 2024 Capstone Workshop project on reuse implementation in sports stadiums. Register below! https://lnkd.in/gXjJisDM Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | Moda Center, Portland, OR

Well-Earned Recognition for Marileidy Pimentel P.! Marileidy Pimentel P. received a proclamation from the New York State Assembly for her work on behalf of our community. She was among the honorees at Assembly Member Manny De Los Santos Dominican Independence Day breakfast last Saturday. U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and and U.S. Representative Adriano Espaillat, who is also the Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, were on-hand to congratulate the recipients.

The Luksic Scholarship for Sustainability offers a full scholarship for students who are accepted into the Master of Science in Sustainability Management program, and have lived or worked in Chile and are dedicated to contributing to sustainability efforts in the region. Join a practical and informative session on the process of applying to Master’s programs geared toward a Chilean audience of students and professionals. RSVP below: https://lnkd.in/eWSZe_rT Monday, February 24, 2025 @ 3-4 PM ET | Virtual

Join the Career Design Lab - Columbia University School of Professional Studies for "Building a Greener Future: Sustainable Solutions in Construction," where experts will discuss innovative strategies and practices shaping the future of eco-friendly construction. Discover how sustainable solutions are transforming the industry and promoting environmental responsibility. RSVP via SPS Talent: https://lnkd.in/ezad-yxV Thursday, March 3, 2025 @ 12-2 PM ET | Career Design Lab

Our oceans are critical to sustaining biodiversity and regulating the earth’s climate, yet they face unprecedented challenges worldwide. On November 20th, an expert panel came together to explore the pressing issues impacting marine ecosystems today. The "Future of Our Oceans: The Wave of Change" event was sponsored by Columbia University Sustainability Science program, co-sponsored by the M.S. in Sustainability Management program and the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, in partnership with the Coral Restoration Consortium and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Moderator: Sonya Dyhrman, Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences Panelists: Dr. Ajit Subramaniam, Lamont Research Professor, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Tali Vardi, Ph.D. Vardi, Executive Director of the Coral Restoration Consortium Richard Vevers, Director of Room 71, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Check out the recap article and the recording below! https://lnkd.in/e74EpQVR