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”Columbia Engineering for Humanity“ characterizes our pursuit of innovative research that has a positive impact on humanity—a sustainable, healthy, secure, connected, and creative humanity. It is exemplified in the diverse and pioneering work produced by the faculty and students -- across departments and disciplines and in partnership with sister schools, institutes, government, and industry. We h

ave never been more optimistic about the role engineering can play in the service of society and in bringing those advances to populations across the country and around the world.

We recently welcomed hundreds of new graduate students to campus for Welcome Day, which celebrates our newest class of m...
09/03/2026

We recently welcomed hundreds of new graduate students to campus for Welcome Day, which celebrates our newest class of master’s and PhD students!

Behind the scenes, a dedicated team of administrators – and orientation leaders – made sure that every student felt welcomed to the Columbia community.

Follow along with student orientation leaders Charlotte Lee and as they documented their POV of the day, hour by hour. 🤩

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Today’s the day! 🧢The Academic Assembly — also known as the “Beanie Ceremony” — marks the beginning of the Class of 2030...
09/02/2026

Today’s the day! 🧢

The Academic Assembly — also known as the “Beanie Ceremony” — marks the beginning of the Class of 2030’s academic journey at Columbia Engineering.
As part of a longstanding tradition, the School is gifting the Class of 2030 with beanies, officially welcoming them to the Engineering community.

Once a mandatory accessory that students had to wear for their entire first year, the beanie now serves as a memento to remind first-years of the academic journey they’re about to embark on.

We cannot wait to welcome the newest class of engineers! See you today. ⚒️

Can agentic AI help accelerate climate solutions? Join Learning the Earth with Artificial Intelligence and Physics (LEAP...
09/01/2026

Can agentic AI help accelerate climate solutions? Join Learning the Earth with Artificial Intelligence and Physics (LEAP)'s panel discussion, "The Rise of Agentic AI: What It Means for Climate Innovation," on Sept. 24, happening during at Columbia Engineering.

The dynamic panel of academic and private leadership will discuss how agentic AI systems are increasingly capable of modeling complex Earth systems, improving climate predictions, and enabling adaptive decision-making.

Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4pYZKSD

Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic, University Professor and Mikati Foundation Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Medical Sci...
09/01/2026

Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic, University Professor and Mikati Foundation Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Medical Sciences, has been named to the 2026 Forbes "50 Over 50: Innovation" list for her work in regenerating human tissues, bones, and organs. She joins the list alongside Katrina Armstrong, director of the Vagelos Institute for Basic Biomedical Research at Columbia's Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.

The Vunjak-Novakovic lab is home to the national Tissue Engineering Resource Center and is part of CELL-MET, a multi-institutional National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center in Cellular Metamaterials. She also sits on the board of EpiBone, a biotech startup focused on skeletal regeneration.

Congratulations, Professor Vunjak-Novakovic! Read the list: https://bit.ly/4qAq3yU
Image credit: Cecile Burban/L’Oreal

Welcome to New York! 🎶 Here are some songs to add to your move-in playlist.
08/29/2026

Welcome to New York! 🎶
Here are some songs to add to your move-in playlist.

Join us on Sept. 11 for "From Microservices to Analytics and GenAI, Data Streaming Unlocks Everything,” the latest in Co...
08/27/2026

Join us on Sept. 11 for "From Microservices to Analytics and GenAI, Data Streaming Unlocks Everything,” the latest in Columbia Engineering’s ongoing Lecture Series in AI.

Confluent co-founder Jun Rao PhD'00 will explain how data streaming not only powers operational applications, but enhances analytics and generative AI. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/4iwklvH

Happy orientation week! We couldn’t be more excited to welcome our new engineers. Welcome Day for new graduate students ...
08/27/2026

Happy orientation week! We couldn’t be more excited to welcome our new engineers.

Welcome Day for new graduate students is happening today, while undergraduate move-in begins August 29, followed by Convocation on August 30. Columbia Engineering Graduate Life

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How do we make electrochemistry deployable at scale, safely, affordably, and without recreating the environmental burden...
08/27/2026

How do we make electrochemistry deployable at scale, safely, affordably, and without recreating the environmental burdens we're trying to escape?

The 2026 CEEC Fall Symposium, happening during at Columbia Engineering, aims to discuss these topics.

The symposium features faculty keynotes, industry panels, and a poster session delving into the science and engineering driving the energy transition. Learn more and register today: https://bit.ly/4wggruj

Join us on Sept. 23 for the Gotham Foundry Symposium, happening during at Columbia Engineering!This annual symposium c...
08/25/2026

Join us on Sept. 23 for the Gotham Foundry Symposium, happening during at Columbia Engineering!

This annual symposium convenes thought leaders to discuss the four central pillars of Gotham Foundry: regenerative material innovation and translation, workforce training, industry engagement, and democratizing access to the materials innovation ecosystem.

Established in 2025 and headquartered in West Harlem, Gotham Foundry is a unique partnership between NYC-EDC, community organizations, and academic institutions — including Genspace, CUNY-ASRC, and FIT — turbocharging sustainable materials innovation for the fashion, construction, and health industries in the city.
Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3UfG94A

08/19/2026

Cancer spreading beyond the primary tumor — or metastasis — is responsible for at least two-thirds of cancer deaths. It’s difficult to predict, and drugs targeting metastatic progression have largely failed — but a new chip from Columbia Engineering’s Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic and her colleagues has successfully mimicked how cancer spreads in the body, opening new doors for drug discovery and further understanding of metastatic progression.
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