Workshops in Sustainability Career Paths and Curriculum

Thinking about a future in sustainability? Join Columbia University's M.S. in Sustainability Management for a special panel workshop series, “Workshops in Sustainability Career Paths and Curriculum,” where alumni share which courses had the biggest impact on their careers—and why.

The workshop series offers an inside look at how Columbia’s M.S. in Sustainability Management's curriculum translates into real-world skills and professional opportunities. Hear directly from graduates as they reflect on the classes that shaped their thinking, built their toolkits, and helped them launch successful careers in sustainability.

Registration is required - registrants can attend virtually or in person.

Moderator:

Bruce Kahn

Senior Portfolio Manager, Shelton Sustainable Equity Fund

Lecturer in Professional Studies, Sustainability Management

Bruce Kahn has over 25 years of experience in environmental and investment research and management. Currently, he is the Portfolio Manager of a Global Equity portfolio which focuses on agribusiness. Previously, he was a Director in Deutsche Bank’s Asset Management division where he acted as an investment strategist conducting high-level analytical research on sustainable investing including clean tech, water, and agricultural-based investment strategies as well as ESG/SRI strategies. Prior to that, he managed assets at Smith Barney’s Private Wealth Management Group in sustainable investments including agri-business and clean tech for Foundation/Endowment, HNWI, and Institutional clients. Dr. Kahn currently serves as a Trustee and member of the Finance Committee of the Jesse Smith Noyes Foundation, a US endowment and funder of sustainable agriculture organizations in the US. He also serves as a member of the Board of Visitors for the Gaylord Nelson Institute of Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and is on the Technical Review Panel of National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Recently he has joined the Advisory Council of the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board and serves on the Advisory Panel of Mercer Investment Consulting and Management’s Sustainable Opportunities Fund. Dr. Kahn holds a B.A. in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology from the University of Connecticut; MS in Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures from Auburn University; PhD in Land Resources from University of Wisconsin, Madison; recipient of both a J. William Fulbright Scholarship and a National Science Foundation Fellowship in ecological economics.

Panelists: To Be Confirmed Soon

Note:

This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required and is open until Monday, September 29, 2025.

For in person attendees, a QR code will be emailed to your email address the day before the event, which will grant you access to Morningside Campus where the workshop will take place. Please note that in person seating is limited.

For virtual attendees, the Zoom link will be emailed to your email address on the day of the event.

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