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EPD Events

I am Looking for an Internship: EPD Panel Discussion on Internships

When: Wednesday, November 15th | 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Where: Room 1102, IAB & Zoom


Join us for the EPD Internship Panel! Discover the valuable insights and experiences of our second-year students as they share their internship journeys with our eager first-year students. Our panelists interned in various organizations, including but not limited to Dalberg, IFC, UN, Chemonics International, and Abt Associates. Get ready to be inspired and gain valuable knowledge to kickstart your own internship adventure! 

You can register for the event here.

Meet Your EPD Professor: Coffee Chat with Debra Jones

When: Thursday, November 16th | 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Where: Room 1302, IAB



Join us for a coffee chat with EPD Professor Debra Jones who just completed a research project over the past year with UNDESA to analyze how UN entities are working with civil society. Debra conducted a survey with all UN entities and will be sharing some of the findings from that survey and discussing the overall process.  
You can register for the event here.
 

Lighting the Way: Women as Agents of Change in Energy Access

When: Thursday, November 16th | 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Where: IAB 1512

Energy poverty is a major challenge around the world, with over 700 million people lacking access to electricity. Women and girls are disproportionately affected by energy poverty, as they are often responsible for collecting and using biomass fuels for cooking and heating. This can lead to a number of health and safety risks, as well as time constraints that limit their ability to pursue education and employment opportunities.
This panel discussion will bring together experts from the public and private sectors to discuss the challenges and opportunities of addressing energy poverty and gender inequality. Panelists will explore the role of women and girls as agents of change in the energy access sector, and discuss how governments, businesses, and civil society organizations can support their efforts.

Panelists:

• Mercedes de la Vega, Energy Partnerships Manager at Acumen
• Philippe Benoit, Adjunct Senior Research Scholar at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University SIPA
• Dr. Destenie Nock, Assistant Professor in Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE), and Engineering and Public Policy (EPP) at Columbia University
• Moderated by Professor Eugenia McGill, Co-Director of the Economic and Political Development Concentration at SIPA

Events at SIPA

GPPN Seminar: Demographic and the aging - the impact of ageing on pension systems and on labour markets

When: Wednesday, November 15th | 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Where: Online event

A Multicultural Discourse on Happiness 

When: Thursday, November 16th | 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Where: Publique


Join us on November 16th in Publique for an evening of shared stories and reflections on happiness across cultures.

Agenda
• 6:00 - 6:30pm Open mic: Participants can express their personal journeys on happiness in the form of poems, notes, anecdotes, stand-up and all forms of art they feel comfortable in.
• 6:30 - 7:30pm Open discussion on exploring diverse ways we understand and seek joy and happiness.

Hot chocolate and pastries will be provided.

Click here to register! 

SIPASA 2024 Election Debate Night

When: Thursday, November 16th | 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Where: Room 1501, IAB


We warmly invite you to join us for an engaging evening where you'll have the opportunity to hear directly from the candidates vying for positions on the 2024 SIPASA Board. This is your chance to get to know the individuals eager to lead and represent our vibrant community.

Click here to register! 

Career Advancement Center Events

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Employer Information Session 

When/Time: Monday, November 13, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm  
Where: Room 411, IAB 
Dress Code: Business Casual 
Work Authorization Requirement: All Work Authorizations Accepted 
 
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is an international financial institution supporting the development of sustainable well-functioning market economies. Our headcounter is based in London, UK and we do have 37 residence offices across central and eastern Europe, Central Asia and North Africa. At EBRD, we offer exciting job opportunities for interns, recent graduates, and early-career professionals in various fields, including Banking, Digital Transformation, Risk Management, Climate Strategy & Delivery, Evaluation, Finance, Operations, Human Resources & Organizational Development, Communications, and Information Technology. 

For more information, CLICK HERE.
 

Careers in Tech Policy with Tom Glaisyer, Democracy Fund  
When/Time: Monday, November 13, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 
Where: Room 418, IAB 
Dress Code: Business Casual 
Work Authorization Requirement: All Work Authorizations Accepted 
 
Join SIPA alum Tom Glaisyer, Executive Advisor to the President at Democracy Fund, for a discussion on careers in tech policy.  
 
This event is now at maximum capacity. For more information, CLICK HERE. 

Institute for Defense Analysis (IDA) Employer Information Session  

When/Time: Tuesday, November 14, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 
Where: Room 411, IAB 
Dress Code: Casual 
Work Authorization Requirement: Permanent US Work Authorization Required 
 
The presentation will describe opportunities at the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA), a non-profit corporation supporting the Department of Defense and other federal government agencies with multi-disciplinary research. IDA assists the United States Government in addressing important national security issues, particularly those requiring scientific and technical expertise. IDA takes great pride in the high caliber and timeliness of its analyses, which are produced in an atmosphere that encourages independent thinking and objective results.  Full-time positions as Research Staff Members and Research Associates are available to qualified candidates with Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral degrees in a variety of disciplines including physical and life sciences, statistics and data science, social sciences, engineering, and international affairs. IDA also runs a Summer Associate program for graduate students and rising senior undergraduates. For recent bachelor’s and master’s degree recipients, IDA has two-year Science Policy Fellowships and three-year Data Science Fellowships.  Please note that all applicants must be able to obtain a security clearance, which requires US citizenship.  
 
For more information, CLICK HERE.

Interviewing Skills for International Students with Sadaf Sajwani 

When/Time: Wednesday, November 15, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 
Where: Room 410, IAB 
Dress Code: Casual 
Work Authorization Requirement: All Work Authorizations Accepted 
 
Defeat the demons that inhibit your interview performance!  In this workshop, led by an experienced career coach and startup founder, you’ll learn strategies and techniques that will elevate your comfort and confidence in one-on-one interview situations.  Topics include: articulating your value proposition; compelling storytelling; and formulating on-point answers to tough interview questions.   
 
For more information, CLICK HERE. 

International Students in Energy: a Discussion with Eduarda Zoghbi, RMI and Hamna Tariq, the Energy for Growth Hub 

When/Time: Wednesday, November 15, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm  
Where: Room 411, IAB 
Dress Code: Casual 
Work Authorization Requirement: All Work Authorizations Accepted 

Join SIPA alumni Hamna Tariq, Research Associate at the Energy for Growth Hub, and Eduarda Zoghbi, Bilateral and Multilateral Development Officer at RMI, for a discussion focused on navigating careers in energy as an international student. Hamna and Eduarda will discuss visa sponsorship, OPT, the STEM OPT extension, and the various routes available to SIPA candidates in the space. Bring your questions for Q&A.  

For more information, CLICK HERE.
 

Department of State Employer Information Session  

When/Time: Thursday, November 16, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm  
Where: Room 405, IAB 
Dress Code: Business Casual 
Work Authorization Requirement: Permanent US Work Authorization Required 
 
This information session is a chance to hear about the process to become a Foreign Service Officer (FSO), the different tracks and the schedule for registering and taking the FSOT. Kyla Brooke is a career Foreign Service Officer with over sixteen years of experience in a wide variety of areas within the U.S. Department of State.   

For more information, CLICK HERE.

Events Happening at Columbia 

Fast Pitch 2023

When: Wednesday, November 15th | 5:30 - 8:30 pm 
Where: Schapiro CEPSR, 530 W. 120 St., New York, NY 10027 Room/Area: Davis Auditorium
 
Get ready for an exhilarating evening of ideas and innovation at Fast Pitch! 
Fast Pitch is the perfect opportunity to network and showcase your business or project. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event is designed to help you connect with like-minded individuals and gain valuable insights.  During the event, participants will have the chance to present their ideas in a fast-paced and exciting format. You'll have 60 seconds to pitch your concept to a diverse audience of professionals, investors, and potential collaborators. Don't miss this chance to make a lasting impression!

For more details, click here

Visualizing Science: Responsible AI: Best Practices  

When: Thursday, November 16th | 10:00 - 11:30 AM 
Where: Online event


Join us for a workshop about integrating generative AI art technologies into scientific visualization, including challenges and opportunities. Open to Columbia faculty, graduate students, postdocs, and WeConnect communicators.  Columbia Art Director Nicoletta Barolini will be joined by colleagues Lindenwood University, the Data Science Institute at Columbia University and Sony AI. Topics include: Integrating Generative AI Art Technologies Into Scientific Visualization, Large Language Models and Scientific Communication, and Safety Risks of Generative AI. 

Click here to register.

Recommendation of the Week

2023 Environmental Economics and Policy Conference: Measuring and Adapting to Climate Risk 

We're thrilled to share that the 2023 Environmental Economics and Policy Conference was a resounding success, featuring insightful discussions from SIPA’s Joseph Stiglitz and Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John C. Williams. Although the live event has concluded, you can still catch up on the enriching conversation by clicking here to watch the recording. Delve into the crucial topics that were explored, gain valuable insights, and deepen your understanding of the vital intersections between economics and environmental policy. We appreciate your engagement and look forward to bringing you more enriching events in the future.
 

EPD Office Hours 

José Antonio Ocampo, EPD Co-Director
jao2128@columbia.edu
Sign up online for office hours: https://tinyurl.com/officehours-ocampo 

Eugenia (Jenny) McGill, EPD Co-Director & EPD Workshop Director
em419@columbia.edu
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Ilona Vinklerova, Concentration Manager
iv2105@sipa.columbia.edu
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Paras Abbasi (MPA/EPD), Program Assistant
pa2643@columbia.edu
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Orcun Dogmazer (MIA/EPD), Program Assistant
od2263@columbia.edu
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