The 4-1 Program at Columbia College. The 4-1 Program provides students in The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) the opportunity to obtain a B.A. Degree from Columbia College with one additional year of study after completion of four years of study and fulfillment of all requirements for the B.S. Degree in engineering.
Professor Darcy Kelley meets with students in her lab It is an exciting time to study science at Columbia. Columbia faculty work at the frontiers of science, have been responsible for many of the most significant scientific discoveries in all branches of the biological, natural and physical sciences, and are internationally recognized for their contributions. Eight Nobel Laureates are among the current faculty at Columbia; Columbia boasts 74 more Nobel Laureates among past faculty and alumni. Faculty have received other prestigious recognition such as The Kavli Prize, The Crafoord Prize and the National Medal of Science. Science Research at Columbia Science undergraduates at Columbia enjoy a very low student-faculty ratio and therefore have direct access to some of the greatest scientific minds in the world.
They have an almost unlimited range of opportunities to in research facilities both at the Morningside campus and at the, as well as at Columbia-affiliated research centers including:. Students can also intern in many New York City institutions, including the. Students also have access to departmental research opportunities, such as the and the.
Examples of recent student research projects include:. Examining chemical pathways in stimulating ovarian follicle stem cell renewal.
Developing a new instrument to detect nanoparticles. Identifying molecules that promote mouse neuron regeneration. Analyzing sediment levels in New York Harbor to examine urban growth.
Studying the effect of brightness on the papillary light responses. Investigating the binding capabilities of proteins. Creating a computer program to calculate the transmission of electrons. Learn more about research at Columbia by reading.
Science and the Core Science students at Columbia benefit from the Core Curriculum. Every first-year Columbia College student takes Frontiers of Science, which introduces students to ideas at the forefront of scientific research. Additionally, the centrality of the Core Curriculum is emphasized by the recognition that scientific and technical knowledge most be supported and directed by ideas and values.
The Core teaches students to think about complexity and ambiguity in a way that is conscious of these values, and in a world where science and technology continually deliver innovation, no individual is better prepared to take a leadership role in science than one who has spent time weighing the great humanistic questions that have shaped our civilization. Legacy of Science at Columbia Pupin Hall was built in 1927 and has housed such famous physicists as Enrico Fermi, Wallace Eckert and I.I. The tradition of science at Columbia is rich with discoveries and innovations that have changed history and our understanding of the world. Home of the science behind the X-ray, MRI, modern genetics, plate tectonics and modern robotics, Columbia has been educating students in 'the liberal arts and sciences' since our original charter in 1754. This legacy is the foundation to the continued leadership in all of the science disciplines. In the past dozen years alone, four faculty members in the sciences have won the Nobel Prize.
“The process of becoming a scientist not only requires that students understand the prevailing knowledge of their chosen field, but also that they learn what is not known, what the new questions are. They also need to have first-hand experience working on the frontiers of research, learning about the joys and frustrations that come with scientific discovery. In the classroom, in joining faculty laboratories, and in undertaking independent research, Columbia's science undergraduates have the opportunity for all these types of learning.”. “One of my favorite things about Columbia is that no matter the time of year, I will run into someone I know from school throughout the city. Morningside Heights is a fantastic place because it’s lively enough to enjoy but quiet enough to study and sleep. It’s a great base for exploring the rest of the subway because of the 1 train; at the end of the night after visiting a gallery in Chelsea or going to a concert in Brooklyn, you know that your little Columbian niche is just a subway ride away.” Daniela Q.
In recognition of a career spent taking action in large and small ways to make the world a better place, La-Verna Fountain was honored by the Harlem Business Alliance with its 'Woman of Action' Award at the organization's 36th annual awards celebration on May 3, 2017. Fountain is Vice President for Strategic Communications and Construction Business Initiatives at Columbia University Facilities and Operations. Under her direction, Fountain has led the University's initiatives to expand opportunities for minority, women and local (MWL) businesses and construction workers to do business with Columbia. Columbia University's district energy system and related energy initiatives received the Corporate Energy Management award from the New York Association of Energy Engineers (NY-AEE) during the organization's annual awards gala at Club 101 on June 21. The award was presented the award to Columbia in connection with several ongoing energy initiatives at the university, including Columbia's role as the single largest entity participating in the City of New York's Clean Heat program; a central chilled water plant renewal and optimization; the environmental sustainability of the building materials employed and the creative use of natural light at the new buildings in Manhattanville; as well as a number of other energy-saving measures throughout campus. July 28, 2016 - Columbia University Facilities and Operations received a City & State 2016 Corporate Social Responsibility Award in Sustainability for its efforts to reduce its environmental footprint and advance sustainable initiatives on campus.
Assistant Vice President of Environmental Stewardship Jessica Prata accepted the award on behalf of Columbia at City & State's Corporate Social Responsibility breakfast reception on July 28, 2016 at New York University. New York City's Chief Resilience Officer Daniel Zarrilli delivered keynote remarks at the event, which also featured a panel discussion on current trends in sustainability. 'I am proud to accept this award on behalf of our partners across campus who collaborate to lead the way to a more sustainable environment in our local communities and across the globe,' said Prata.
The Office of Environmental Stewardship has collaborated with partners across campus to help create a 'living lab,' where students, faculty and staff work together to brainstorm ideas, test concepts and implement new programs to enhance sustainability on campus. The office has also kicked-off a University-wide sustainability planning process, which includes the adoption of high-level campus sustainability principles, the formation of focus teams to advance us in key areas of campus operations and energy, and the creation of a Senior Sustainability Advisory Committee. The process will culminate with the release of Columbia's first Sustainability Plan in 2017, which will serve as the University's roadmap for a cleaner and healthier future. Has recognized Columbia University as a REV Campus Challenge First-Mover at the Leader-level. First-Movers are outstanding institutions who have shown leadership among their peers and demonstrated their commitment to clean energy by joining the REV Campus Challenge in its first six months.
These First Movers represent public and private institutions of all sizes in urban and rural areas across New York State. They have set themselves apart by leveraging clean energy as a way to advance their financial, environmental, academic, and community goals.
Columbia University's Jerome L. Greene Science Center was recognized with an American Council of Engineering Companies New York (ACEC NY) Silver Award in the category of Structural Systems as part of the organization's 2015 Engineering Excellence Awards competition. The Jerome L.
Greene Science Center, designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop with Davis Brody Bond as executive architect, is a nine-story, 450,000 square-foot building that will be home to Columbia's Mortimer
B. Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute. In addition to state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities, the ground floor of the Greene Science Center will house retail space and the Center for Education and Outreach, offering a variety of programs on the brain, mental health, and neuroscience for K-12 students, teachers and the community.