Air pollution is a global public health crisis, causing more than 8 million premature deaths annually. The environmental damage of air pollution must be reversed hand in hand with addressing the climate challenge. Sensing, data science, and sustainable energy technology all help remove barriers towards progress towards cleaner air and sustainable climate. For real impact, this work must be co-designed and performed on a local level in partnership with those who are most affected. We will highlight creative and innovative work at the interface of environmental science, engineering, public health, data science, economics, policy, and community engagement.
This event is part of Climate Week at Columbia Engineering 2025.
SCHEDULE
- 3:30-3:45PM Registration
- 3:45-3:50PM Welcome & Opening Remarks by Prof. V. Faye McNeill & Columbia Engineering Vice Dean for Research George Deodatis
- 3:50-5:10PM Panel Discussion
- 5:10-5:30PM Networking and interactive displays
SPEAKERS
- Prof. Darby Jack, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health
- Vinay Jaju, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the EarthON Foundation
- Dr. Sathish Swaminathan, Columbia Engineering and Columbia Climate School
- Joe Amooli, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
- Moderator: Prof. V. Faye McNeill, Columbia Engineering, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, and Columbia Climate School
With displays by:
- OpenAQ
- SwitchON Foundation