Sustainability Management Final Capstone Briefings: Summer 2026

The Integrative Capstone Workshop serves as the culminating educational experience for students in Columbia University’s M.S. in Sustainability Management program. The course is designed to integrate the interdisciplinary knowledge and skills developed throughout this degree program to address pressing sustainability challenges across industries. Student teams serve as consultants to external organizations, partnering with real-world clients to deliver actionable solutions.

We invite industry professionals, academics, alumni, prospective students, and sustainability advocates to join us online or in-person for these public briefings to hear firsthand how Columbia's sustainability graduate students translate classroom knowledge into impact.

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, August 11, 2026, from 6:10 PM – 7:15 PM!

Location: Columbia University (Uris Hall, Calder Lounge) and Online (Zoom)

Schedule

1. Market Analysis of Renewable Diesel (Client: Business Council of Westchester – Clean Energy Action Coalition, Advisor: Thomas Abdallah)

2. Hot Zones: Implementing Resilience Hubs (i.e. Cooling Centers) to Combat Extreme Heat in Boynton Beach (Client: City of Boynton Beach, FL, Advisor: Kizzy Charles-Guzman)

3. An Integrated Strategic Plan for Sustainable Workforce Housing in West Palm Beach, FL (Client: City of West Palm Beach and Merton Housing Fund & ImpactAssets, Advisor: Nancy Degnan)