Graduate Student Interest Group Grant Overview
This grant program funds graduate student interest groups that explore topics that the intersection of science and society. Groups are open to all graduate students at Columbia University and activities can take many forms, including book discussions, writing and editing workshops, guest speakers, media projects, or field trips. See the call for applications for more details.
2026 Awardees
Recipients
- Charlotte Cockburn, graduate student in Earth and environmental sciences
- Max Mauerman, senior staff associate
- Max Zahrah, graduate student in sustainable development
Description
- Connects students interested in climate and society topics through informal events
- Meetings will offer opportunities to network and share research
Recipient
- T'Essence Minnitee, graduate student in climate and society
Description
- For students interested in climate communications and storytelling.
- Activities include film screenings, sharing sessions, and collectively developing a short climate-focused podcast.
2025 Awardees
Recipient
- Yanze Yu, graduate student in sociology
Description
- Student group exploring China's technoscientific transformations.
- Activities include book discussions and author visits, student presentations, and community building.
Recipients
- Zarino Lanni, graduate student in anthropology
- Farah Saqer, graduate student in anthropology
Description
- Considers the intersecting understandings, uses, and perspectives of land.
- Activities include book discussions, teach-in event, and a film screening.