Category: MSSM Program

State of the Planet Conference: A World at Risk: Water Security – Thursday, March 28th

A World at Risk: Water Security The issues of water and food security are timely and important to the discussion of the future of sustainable development. Population and climate are major drivers, leading to regional water constraints that are emerging as critical in many places in the world. The ability of societies to deal with these threats is coming into question, whether the issue is the provision of safe drinking water, or of access of industries to water, the rapid depletion of groundwater by agriculture, limits to energy production and mineral extraction, or the impacts of degraded water bodies on ecosystems. What are the innovations that can address these challenges, and what are some examples of sustainable directions towards solution?

Earth Institute Sustainability Speaker Series: William Sarni – Tuesday, March 26th

You are invited to attend the Earth Institute Sustainability Speaker Series event on Tuesday, March 26th with William Sarni, Director and Practice Leader, Enterprise Water Strategy, Sustainability at Deloitte Consulting LLP and author of Corporate Water Strategies. Mr. Sarni will discuss water risk and business opportunities relating to water as well as his experience working in consulting, start-ups and his work at Deloitte. If you have any interest in water issues, this speaker event is not to be missed.

SUMASA General Assembly Meeting for SUMA Community – Wednesday, March 13th

Please join the SUMASA Board for the spring semester General Assembly Meeting on Wednesday, March 13th at 8pm in 209 Havemeyer. This will be an opportunity to connect with classmates and discuss important upcoming events for the SUMA community. We will be discussing the following exciting topics: The Sustainable Perspectives Symposium on March 30th and how you can get involved! Upcoming SUMASA Board Elections - Opportunities for leadership! New program collaboration through Courseworks, and Student feedback and community discussion.

Editor’s Night, “Writing About Global Science for the International Media” – Tuesday, March 12th

Guests are invited to attend Editor's Night, a regular feature of "Writing About Global Science for the International Media." Speakers on Tuesday, March 12th, an auspicious day, at 6:45 are: Fred Guterl, editor of Scientific American Leah Finnegan, op-ed desk, the New York Times, formerly, college editor, the Huffington Post. Room 208, Lewisohn Hall. As there's limited seating, please email Prof. Claudia Dreifus at cd2106@columbia.edu, if you'd like to attend. Please do not come earlier than 6:45; they'll be a regular class being in session till then.