STUDENT COMMUNITY
The M.S. in Sustainability Management program’s students represent a cross-section of the industries and organizations currently incorporating sustainable initiatives into their day-to-day operations as well as those who are looking to make a career switch. The program’s students are dedicated not only to mastering the theory and science of sustainability, they are passionate about putting their education into practice.
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Student Spotlights
3/8/24
Sustainability Management Student Receives Social Justice Mini-Grant
Kristen Dillard, a Sustainability Management (SUMA) student at the School of Professional Studies, was recently named one of 12 recipients of the annual Social Justice Mini-Grant. She plans to use the mini-grant to acquire production tools and gain skills for her sustainability advocacy podcast, "GreenCoast: Uniting Sustainability and Environmental Justice from East to West".
11/27/23
Frank Agwuncha Is Working, Teaching, and Wrapping Up a Master's in Sustainability
Working as a geologist and in project management at Shell, ignited Frank Agwuncha's passion for sustainability, energy, and climate issues. His attraction to the MS in Sustainability Management (SUMA) program at Columbia SPS stems from its holistic curriculum, which integrates business, science, and environmental studies. He hopes to utilise his degree to re-enter the workforce as a sustainability practitioner and course associate in Cost Benefit Analysis.
11/18/23
Enviroally's Board Games: Gamifying Climate Education for Action
Jiangnan Shen, a student in Columbia University's Sustainability Management program and co-founder of Enviroally, introduced their latest board game, Planet-E, at the COP27 summit. Shen discussed the importance of using board games for climate education, emphasizing their accessibility and effectiveness in engaging players. With games like Pacific Climate Adventures and Planet-E, Enviroally aims to inspire climate awareness and foster collaboration. Both digital and physical versions of the games will be available soon.
3/30/23
What Tracking Mountain Lions Taught Me About Adaptability
Amy Stanfield, an intern for the Living with Lions project, recounts her journey studying mountain lions in Sonoma County. Facing human-wildlife conflicts, she navigated the complex terrain of land use, depredation permits, and community engagement. Stanfield emphasizes the importance of coexistence and understanding, advocating for conservation efforts to protect these essential predators and their ecosystems.
12/2/22
Kate Morsink's Journey to Sustainability Consultancy
While still a student of the Sustainability Management (SUMA) program at Columbia, Kate was selected by the Environmental Defense Fund for the Climate Corps Fellowship to establish a sustainable packaging roadmap for Wayfair. She currently works as a consultant on the climate and sustainability team at Boston Consulting Group, where she aspires to integrate sustainability into core business strategies.