http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu Tapping experts in climate, geology, oceanography, ecology, sustainable development, global health, energy, food and water, State of the Planet captures stories of how the Earth works and how we can sustainably make our lives better. Sun, 19 May 2013 07:43:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2012/10/01/apply-now-to-be-considered-for-environmental-sustainability-fellowship-awards/ http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2012/10/01/apply-now-to-be-considered-for-environmental-sustainability-fellowship-awards/#comments Mon, 01 Oct 2012 16:47:09 +0000 Sarah Tweedie http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/?p=30818 The early decision deadline to apply for the Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Environmental Science and Policy at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs is quickly approaching. By submitting your application for our early decision deadline, you will be considered for a prestigious Environmental Sustainability Fellows award, so apply today! Environmental Sustainability [...]]]> http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2012/10/01/apply-now-to-be-considered-for-environmental-sustainability-fellowship-awards/feed/ 0 http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2012/08/29/learn-more-about-the-mpa-in-environmental-science-and-policy-program-2/ http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2012/08/29/learn-more-about-the-mpa-in-environmental-science-and-policy-program-2/#comments Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:58:52 +0000 Sarah Tweedie http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/?p=29929 The Master of Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy (MPA-ESP) program will be participating in a variety of upcoming recruitment fairs and information sessions across the United States in the coming months. If you would like to learn more about our program, please join us at these events, which are free of charge and [...]]]> http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2012/08/29/learn-more-about-the-mpa-in-environmental-science-and-policy-program-2/feed/ 0 http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2012/08/13/join-us-for-the-mpa-workshop-final-briefings/ http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2012/08/13/join-us-for-the-mpa-workshop-final-briefings/#comments Mon, 13 Aug 2012 16:33:36 +0000 Sarah Tweedie http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/?p=29365 Please join us for the Summer Workshop final briefings for the MPA in Environmental Science & Policy program at Columbia University’s School of International & Public Affairs. This will be a unique opportunity to expose yourself to research our students have been conducting this semester. The briefings will be held on Wednesday, August 15 from [...]]]> http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2012/08/13/join-us-for-the-mpa-workshop-final-briefings/feed/ 0 http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2012/01/05/an-army-operations-officer-studies-environmental-issues/ http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2012/01/05/an-army-operations-officer-studies-environmental-issues/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:18:34 +0000 Sarah Tweedie http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/?p=21497 Carusoe Park spent six years serving in the United States Army before enrolling in the MPA in Environmental Science and Policy program. His experiences abroad inspired him to bring environmental policies and practices back to the United States. Through the program, Carusoe hopes to become an environmental professional and leader.]]> http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2012/01/05/an-army-operations-officer-studies-environmental-issues/feed/ 0 http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2011/12/14/a-former-marketing-professional-tackles-environmental-issues/ http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2011/12/14/a-former-marketing-professional-tackles-environmental-issues/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:44:06 +0000 Sarah Tweedie http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/?p=21093 Brazilian native, Patricia Grossi Reis, came from London with a non-profit background, to join the MPA in Environmental Science & Policy Class of 2012. Patricia plans to combine her experience in direct marketing for a non-profit organization with her new knowledge of environmental policy to make a career change she has long been considering. For Patricia, her time in the classroom has just been a small part of her educational experience. ]]> http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2011/12/14/a-former-marketing-professional-tackles-environmental-issues/feed/ 0 http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2011/12/05/environmental-science-and-policy-students-focus-on-management-issues/ http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2011/12/05/environmental-science-and-policy-students-focus-on-management-issues/#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:05:04 +0000 Sarah Tweedie http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/?p=20411 On Wednesday, November 30, students in the Master of Public Administration program in Environmental Science and Policy presented their final Workshop briefings for fellow students and staff at the School of International and Public Affairs. Students in the program conduct research and analysis in the Workshop course for each of the three semesters they spend in the program. By shifting the focus of their research each semester, students are able to gain a variety of skills and experiences addressing such issues as management, funding and legislative initiatives. ]]> http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2011/12/05/environmental-science-and-policy-students-focus-on-management-issues/feed/ 1 http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2011/12/01/environmental-sustainability-fellowship-awards-%e2%80%93-deadline-extension/ http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2011/12/01/environmental-sustainability-fellowship-awards-%e2%80%93-deadline-extension/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:32:11 +0000 Sarah Tweedie http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/?p=20409 The School of International and Public Affairs, Environmental Sustainability Fellows will be awarded for the first time by the Master of Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy program for the academic year 2012-2013. Environmental Sustainability Fellows will receive $20,000 each toward their tuition. We have extended the application deadline for the award to January 15, 2012.]]> http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2011/12/01/environmental-sustainability-fellowship-awards-%e2%80%93-deadline-extension/feed/ 0 http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2011/10/28/workshop-is-practical-training-for-environmental-students-%e2%80%93-research-unveiled/ http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2011/10/28/workshop-is-practical-training-for-environmental-students-%e2%80%93-research-unveiled/#comments Fri, 28 Oct 2011 22:05:41 +0000 Sarah Tweedie http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/?p=19640 MPA in Environmental Science and Policy students investigate sustainable fisheries, antibiotics in agriculture, hydrofracking, and the solar industry in New York. Students get real-world training analyzing environmental policy and proposing the best recommendations during program workshops. ]]> http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2011/10/28/workshop-is-practical-training-for-environmental-students-%e2%80%93-research-unveiled/feed/ 0 http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2011/10/14/new-environmental-sustainability-fellowship-awards/ http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2011/10/14/new-environmental-sustainability-fellowship-awards/#comments Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:45:21 +0000 Sarah Tweedie http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/?p=18936 The School of International and Public Affairs, Environmental Sustainability Fellows will be awarded for the first time by the Master of Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy program for the academic year 2012-2013. The $20,000 award will go toward student tuition.]]> http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2011/10/14/new-environmental-sustainability-fellowship-awards/feed/ 0 http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2011/10/10/recruiting-in-chicago-indiana-michigan-for-mpa-in-environmental-science-policy/ http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2011/10/10/recruiting-in-chicago-indiana-michigan-for-mpa-in-environmental-science-policy/#comments Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:52:44 +0000 Sarah Tweedie http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/?p=18730 http://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2011/10/10/recruiting-in-chicago-indiana-michigan-for-mpa-in-environmental-science-policy/feed/ 0