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Made in Latin America: Innovation and Smart Cities
OPEN TO ALL REGISTER Gain key knowledge on the new Latin American landscape This year, the Latin American Student Association at Columbia SIPA reinforces leadership and commitment to the economic and political development of the region by organizing an ambitious Conference. This event, gathers students, academics, politicians, activists and high-level officials at international organizations. The 2017 […]
APPLICATION DEADLINE: SIPA Dean’s Public Policy Challenge Grant
OPEN TO: all teams with at least one SIPA student in a substantive role. APPLY HERE SIPA seeks proposals from Columbia University students for innovative projects that use digital technology and/or data analytics to solve global policy problems. For full competition details, please refer to the SIPA Dean’s Public Policy Challenge Grant website.
Transformation of Internet Business – The Role of Data, Technology and Policy (Event)
OPEN TO ALL REGISTER HERE Thursday, November 8th, 12:00-2:00 pm Room 1510, International Affairs Building, Lunch will be provided Please join John Battelle, Co-founder and CEO of NewCo, for a […]
Fireside Chat on Mapping Data: How the largest tech firms use your data
Open to the Columbia community. RSVP here. JOHN BATTELLE - Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) Senior Research Scholar, Adjunct Professor, Co-Founder & CEO of Recount Media in conversation with MERIT E. JANOW - Dean, Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs on Mapping Data Flows: How the largest technology companies collect, use, […]
Application Deadline: Design for Social Innovation
APPLY HERE Are you interested in solving complex global problems through human-centered design? Design for Social Innovation (DFSI) is a project-based initiative and SIPA course open to students from Columbia’s 20 undergraduate and graduate schools. The application-only course will accept a total of 35 students for the Spring 2021 term. Selected students will work in […]
Application Deadline: 2025 SIPA Global Policy Challenge
Applications for the annual SIPA Global Policy Challenge are due on Monday, November 3, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. You have one additional week to finalize and submit your proposals. Compete […]
Rolling Admission Application through Dec 31: Spring 2026 Design for Social Innovation (DFSI)
Led by TPI Co-Director Sarah Holloway — Spring 2026 Focus: AI for Impact This 3-credit, project-based course is open to students across Columbia’s undergraduate and graduate schools. In Spring 2026, the class will partner with NYC-based nonprofits and public-sector organizations to explore how artificial intelligence can amplify their mission and impact. Learn more and apply here. […]
Info Session: SIPA Annual Global Policy Challenge 2026
Have an idea that uses technology or data to tackle a pressing public policy problem? Applications are now open for SIPA's Annual Global Policy Challenge, where student teams compete for $75,000 in seed funding and receive expert mentorship and training/bootcamps that help turn bold ideas into real ventures. Teams of Columbia students and recent alumni, […]
Application Deadline: SIPA Global Policy Challenge
Have an idea that uses technology or data to tackle a pressing public policy problem? Applications are now open for SIPA's Annual Global Policy Challenge, where student teams compete for $75,000 in seed funding and receive expert mentorship and training/bootcamps that help turn bold ideas into real ventures. Teams of Columbia students and recent alumni, […]