Join us for the next installment of Columbia Engineering’s Lecture Series in AI, featuring Ali Farhadi, CEO of the Allen Institute for AI (AI2), and professor at the University of Washington. https://bit.ly/3OjDLH5

Congratulations to three Columbia Engineering alumni on their election to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), one of the highest professional honors for engineers. Election to the NAE recognizes outstanding contributions to engineering research, practice, and education. https://bit.ly/4aKriow

We are excited to announce a new Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (MSAI) program that combines core AI courses in computer science and engineering with a broad range of concentrations. bit.ly/45Z1GBH

Mark your calendars! The 10th Annual Engineering in Medicine Symposium is taking place next Thursday, February 12, 2026. Join us for a day of presentations as we explore the interface of engineering and medicine and the path from bench to bedside. Register today: https://bit.ly/3ZUBcOg

Biomedical Engineering Professor Ke Cheng has been inducted as a foreign member of the prestigious French National Academy of Medicine — a significant honor recognizing pioneering work in biomaterials, stem cells, and regenerative medicine. Congrats! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4th81SU

Professor Hod Lipson’s latest research on an AI model that learns natural expressions by watching itself in a mirror was recently covered in the media. The model refines its skills with YouTube videos of humans talking and singing. View the coverage: https://reut.rs/3NR65Aw https://bit.ly/4teA05Q

We are excited to announce the launch of a new minor in fusion energy — preparing students to help power the future of clean energy. Read more: https://bit.ly/4k8XWDJ

Last chance to register for Science for Women’s Health Innovation Symposium 2026, taking place this Friday, January 30. Register today & learn more: bit.ly/3YBc6Uc

We are proud to announce the launch of a new program, "Lab to Market: Bridging Innovation and Entrepreneurship”, in partnership with the NTUA, Endeavor Greece, Hellenic Institute of Advanced Studies, and Columbia Business School, with the support of the Blavatnik Family Foundation.

Join keynote speakers Silvia Blemker, Sandra Brown, and Steve Levine on January 30 for a groundbreaking symposium on women's health innovation. 🔬 bit.ly/49D4VkD

Our paper 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙡𝙞𝙥 𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙝𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙤𝙞𝙙 𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙧𝙤𝙗𝙤𝙩𝙨 was just published in Science Robotics. - tinyurl.com/RobotLipSync www.science.org/doi/10.1126/... A big thanks to Yuhang Hu and the whole CML team @columbiauniversity.bsky.social @columbiaseas.bsky.social @science.org

Inhalable therapy aims for one-two punch against advanced melanoma #NBTintheNews via @columbiaseas.bsky.social www.engineering.columbia.edu/about/news/i...

What does the future of urban technology look like? Find out at the February 5 Innovation Summit, hosted by the Center for Smart Streetscapes (CS3). Join talks with researchers, industry leaders, government partners & community stakeholders shaping the cities of tomorrow.: https://bit.ly/467oS0u

Computer Science faculty Luca Carloni and Junfeng Yang were named the 2025 Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Fellows for their remarkable achievements through technical innovations and service to the field. Congratulations! Read the announcement: https://bit.ly/4r6x49x

🧵What does it take to build a road to space? Blue Origin CEO David Limp shared his out-of-this-world vision during a recent visit to Columbia Engineering. (1/4) ⬇️ bit.ly/4be1EcK

What if liver transplants didn’t depend on donor availability? (1/4) ⬇️ bit.ly/49NvBhu

At the intersection of medicine, computation, engineering, and industry, Science for Women’s Health Innovation 2026 is building the next-generation, data-driven R&D engine for women’s health. Join the conversation. Register: https://bit.ly/3YBc6Uc #WomensHealth

Our Fusion Research Center is partnering with industry to sprint toward commercial fusion power. "Fusing Strengths" features insights from founding director Carlos Paz-Soldan on what it takes to make fusion energy a reality. https://columbiaeng.com/fusing-strengths Image: Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Congratulations to Computer Science Associate Professor Elias Bareinboim on being elected a Fellow of the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI). Read the announcement: https://aaai.org/about-aaai/aaai-awards/the-aaai-fellows-program/elected-aaai-fellows/

Why do companies like Bloomberg LP, Birla Carbon, Tau Motors, and NEC Labs America partner with us? "The University Advantage" explores how academic collaborations drive innovation, talent recruitment, and a competitive edge. Read in our new magazine: https://columbiaeng.com/uni-advantage

For many companies, a partnership with Columbia Engineering isn’t just a sponsorship — it’s a strategic move. Our latest magazine issue explores how academic collaborations are accelerating innovation and building tomorrow’s engineering workforce. https://columbiaeng.com/industryedition

From blue-sky thinking to commercial breakthroughs, our magazine's "Industry Edition" is all about partnership in action. Discover how academia and industry are shaping the future, catch up with alumni making an impact around the globe, and much more. https://columbiaeng.com/industryedition

Published today in Nature Biotechnology: researchers led by Ke Cheng, Professor of Biomedical Engineering, developed an inhalable nanotherapy that can activate the immune system against cancers resistant to current immunotherapies. #EngineeringForHumanity Learn more: https://bit.ly/3LaNdvn

Research led by chemical engineering prof. Oleg Gang has been selected as a highlight of special note by @departmentofenergy.bsky.social — one of approximately 200 publications recognized annually for special distinction. Congratulations! Read the highlight: https://bit.ly/4scqCix

🚀 Enter the Snapdragon Multiverse at Columbia University! 🚀 Build the future of connected computing at the Snapdragon Multiverse Hackathon, hosted by CS3 and sponsored by Qualcomm. This event is open to Columbia students and CS3 partner institutions. Register by January 21: https://bit.ly/44IjyjF

Columbia has been part of quantum history for 100 years—from MRI to lasers to quantum dots. Today, our researchers are building quantum computers, sensors, and networks that will transform the next century. Read more:https://bit.ly/4quyavD

The Industry Edition of Columbia Engineering Magazine is here! Explore how our partnerships with industry are driving breakthroughs in fusion, AI, quantum science, and more. Read the issue: https://bit.ly/4qu69nT

Another year of opportunity lies ahead. ⚒️ Happy holidays and happy New Year to our Columbia Engineers! We’ll see you in 2026. ✨ #Engineering4Humanity #ColumbiaEngineering

CTO of Alibaba Cloud Jingren Zhou MS'01, PhD'04 shared an essential truth at our AI Lecture Series — the breakthroughs we celebrate depend on massive infrastructure: supercomputers, storage systems, and thousands of engineers working behind the scenes. Read more: https://bit.ly/4j3g69a

With new research centers, new minors, 18 new faculty, and more than 2,500 new students, 2025 was our year of growth and momentum — advancing our mission of Engineering for Humanity across education, research, and impact. Read our year by the numbers: https://bit.ly/4p0w05K

Are you at #AGU25? Join our researchers from @leapstc.bsky.social#AGU25as they participate in the 2025 meeting of the American Geophysical Union (AGU). Discussions will feature topics on emerging earth science, sustainability, and technology. Find LEAP at AGU25! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3YphgSR

The IEEE Power Electronics Society has awarded Associate Professor Matthias Preindl and alumnus Matthew Jahnes PhD’24 its 2024 First Place Transactions on Power Electronics Prize Paper. Congratulations! Read more: https://bit.ly/3Mz40sg

Biomedical Engineering's Elisa E. Konofagou has been elected to the National Academy of Inventors in recognition of her patented innovations in focused ultrasound for drug delivery, tumor treatment, and the early detection of cardiovascular disease. Congratulations! : https://bit.ly/4pVNOjg

At Columbia’s Fast Pitch competition, 35 student teams delivered quick pitches for a chance to win up to $5,000 in seed funding. Congrats to this year’s winners! Read the story: https://bit.ly/3MlGAqm Photos by Sirin Samman Photos by Sirin Samman

How can a silicon chip open pathways to treating neurological conditions like stroke, aphasia, and certain types of blindness? Watch the video to hear from the researchers behind the new technology. Watch the full video: https://bit.ly/4q02RbK

Welcome to our newest member, Cody Slater, a MD-PhD student in Sanja Vickovic’s lab at @columbiaseas.bsky.social BME and @nygenome.org. Cody studies how different cell types work together in healthy tissues and how to target dysregulated cells in diseases like cancer.

@columbiaseas.bsky.social Michele Simoncelli is the recipient of the 2025 Charles Haenny Prize for Physics, which recognizes research of “excellent scientific quality and internationally competitive, while also respectful of humanity and its environment”. www.apam.columbia.edu/michele-simo...

🚨✨Just 1 week left to apply for "URBAN FUTURES: CO-CREATING CLIMATE RESILIENCE IN NYC," our #Hackathon presented w/ @amnh.org!✨🚨 📆 Jan. 15-17, 2026 📍 American Museum of Natural History (New York, NY) ℹ️ Details+ APPLY by 12/12/25: lnkd.in/eYPGzQMq @climate.columbia.edu @columbiaseas.bsky.social

A new paper-thin chip stands to open new possibilities for treating neurological conditions such as epilepsy, spinal cord injury, ALS, stroke, and blindness. https://bit.ly/48KOLnC @upenn.edu @columbiamed.bsky.social

This year's Archimedes Dinner and Lecture celebrated our newest endowed professors & donors who support their work. The honored faculty represent five departments advancing breakthroughs in AI, climate, health, and computational sciences. Read more: https://bit.ly/4ozIwbW

Congrats to Electrical Engineering's Gil Zussman on his election to the American Academy of Sciences and Letters—honoring his pioneering work on wireless testbeds, edge-cloud networks, and smart streetscapes. Read more: https://bit.ly/3KzTyQF

Join practitioners, researchers, and academics at the annual two-day Columbia CryptoEconomics Workshop Dec. 10-11 to explore the challenges, recent progress, and opportunities in blockchain protocol economics. Apply to attend : https://bit.ly/4489GiZ

In a new Nature Photonics paper, a team led by Mechanical Engineering Professor Jim Schuck have pushed nonlinear platforms with high efficiency down to just 160 nanometers using engineered metasurfaces—opening new possibilities for quantum technologies on ultrathin chips. https://bit.ly/3Y4EkWS

Building models that accurately simulate how different materials behave under stress requires expensive data. In a new paper, Associate Professor of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics WaiChing (Steve) Sun describes a new approach. Learn more about this approach: https://bit.ly/48rg3Px

With support from NSF's CIRC program, Columbia Engineering, Rutgers University, and Duke University are launching COSMOS³. Building on years of collaboration, the team will work to expand and enhance New York City’s urban wireless testbed in West Harlem: https://bit.ly/48pCB39

For first-year fencing star Katerina Lung '29, excellence isn't merely a goal—it's the standard. While traveling the world and winning medals, Katerina manages to balance her competition schedule with Columbia's rigorous curriculum. Read more about her journey: https://bit.ly/3KiJ1JB

Still Bright, launched from Columbia's Electrochemical Energy Center (CEEC), aims to replace highly polluting copper smelters with a process that's easier on the environment and communities. Co-founder and alum Jon Vardner PhD'20 is leading the charge. Learn more: https://bit.ly/48oHZUo

Congratulations to Assistant Professor of Computer Science Josh Alman for receiving the 2026 Benjamin Franklin NextGen Award! Alman joins eight new laureates honored for their remarkable achievements, all of whom also contribute to mentoring future leaders. Read more: https://bit.ly/3JZrkyw

We’re proud to announce the launch of a new minor in AI for non-Computer Science majors! The program builds foundational skills in AI, computing, and ethical practice across disciplines — from healthcare and journalism to environmental science and design. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4pn6NmE

A century ago, European physicists developed quantum mechanics—a momentous occasion marked in 2025 as the International Year of Quantum. Physicist I.I. Rabi brought quantum mechanics to Columbia. Today, teams of scientists continue a quantum legacy spanning decades: https://bit.ly/4p6U33T