Engineering Industry Collaborative
The Columbia Engineering Industry Collaborative is your gateway to navigating and uncovering the vast opportunities within Columbia Engineering.
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Through this program, we will establish connections between your company and every facet of Columbia Engineering, spanning fundamental & applied research, emerging talent, senior leadership, and community outreach. We are thrilled to provide this comprehensive suite of benefits to our Strategic Partners.
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Our Research Areas
Research at Columbia Engineering leverages our world-class talent and facilities to create solutions to humanity’s most pressing challenges.
Our Opportunites
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Unlock World-Class Research Opportunities
- Our Strategic Partnerships team facilitates connections with esteemed faculty members and leaders from various Centers and Initiatives.
- Seamlessly explore emerging research opportunities with our assistance in launching sponsored Call for Proposals, complemented by efficient processes and template agreements to kick-start projects.
Engage in Insightful Events & Programming
- Immerse yourself in a spectrum of events, from school-wide gatherings like the “Engineering for Humanity Symposium” to field-specific symposia, workshops, and seminars, like our recent Generative AI Symposium.
- Take the lead in customizing workshops or programming tailored to your company's interests.
- Gain valuable visibility through participation in Industry Open Houses and our groundbreaking Tech CEO Seminar series.
Access Exceptional Talent
- Connect with a pool of talented Columbia Engineering students through our resume portal, personalized recruiting events, and more.
- Support student startups and participate in events such as hackathons, guided by our Innovation & Entrepreneurship team.
- Spot promising emerging talent by participating in a sponsored Call for Fellowship Nominations.
Forge Connections with Leadership
- Through the Engineering Industry Advisory Board, establish connections with Engineering leadership to advise research directions, curriculum development, industry objectives, and more.
- Tailor your engagement through regular communications, briefings, research updates, and reports from Columbia Engineering leadership, Centers, and researchers.
Engage with Us
Columbia Engineering's Strategic Partnerships team is dedicated to facilitating connections between Columbia Engineering and your company. Please reach out to Jessie Taft, Assistant Director of Strategic Partnerships, at [email protected], to learn more about how your company can become a member of the Engineering Industry Collaborative.
Industry Affiliate Programs
These Columbia Engineering Research Centers, Initiatives, and Institutes have their own Industry Affiliate Programs that facilitate ongoing collaboration between Columbia and industry partners around critical research areas. Membership in one or more of these Industry Affiliate Programs qualifies your company for Engineering Industry Collaborative membership.
- NSF AI Research Institute for Artificial and Natural Intelligence (ARNI)
- Center for AI in Business Analytics and Financial Technology
- Center for Digital Finance and Technology (CDFT)
- Columbia Electrochemical Energy Center (CEEC)
- NSF Engineering Research Center for Smart Streetscapes (CS3)
- Columbia Quantum Initiative (CQI)
- Columbia Data Science Institute (DSI)
- NSF Science & Technology Center for Learning the Earth with AI and Physics (LEAP)