Columbia Global Center Santiago

🚍 Meet Ariana Salas Castillo, our second Scholar in Residence of 2025! A postdoctoral researcher at the Columbia Climate School, she is investigating the #politicaleconomy of #urbanmobility in Latin America. Despite Santiago’s world-renowned electric bus fleet and progressive, inclusive policies, changes in ridership, congestion, and car use haven’t been as significant as expected. During her stay, Ariana is interviewing public officials and academics to understand why. Stay tuned for her insights on how transportation can advance climate resilience, public health, and social justice in the Global South. 💬 “I’m grateful to Columbia Global Centers Santiago for ing this project in a city that feels more and more familiar,” she said after arriving. Stay tuned for insights into how public and private transport reforms can truly transform our cities—and our climate—by moving people fairly, sustainably and effectively. 👉🏽 Read more here! https://lnkd.in/eUGanxGK

🇵🇪📚 On #WorldBookDay, we pause to the incredible Mario Vargas Llosa, the Peruvian Nobel Laureate who shaped Latin American literature and who until his death on April 13, remained as the last surviving member of the Latin American literary "Boom" generation. A towering figure in 20th-century Latin American literature, his powerful narratives and sharp political insights, Vargas Llosa’s pen and voice resonated across the globe. Observer, provocateur, relentless questioner, Vargas Llosa was never afraid to challenge norms. His life was marked by controversy and courage, including two outrageous marriages and a legendary punch to his —until then— intimate friend Gabriel García Márquez, after which the two literary giants never spoke again.   Through his political views, personal decisions and fearless novels, at once tender and incisive, humorous and tragic, Mario Vargas Llosa left a lasting imprint on Latin American identity and his work will continue to provoke and inspire.   Although perhaps unknown, Vargas Llosa’s bond with Columbia University was significant: he was a visiting professor in 1975-1976; during the 1980s he visited for conferences; in 2005 he attended the #WorldLeadersForum and the following year he received the Maria Moors Cabot Prize from the Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism, recognizing his vital contributions to journalism and inter-American understanding. Read the full story here! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g2rTwD6F

💧 How does climate change threaten the future of high-altitude megacities like Santiago? During his recent residency in Chile, Joerg Schaefer—Lamont Research Professor at Columbia Climate School's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory —engaged with academics, students, policymakers, and legal experts to address one of the region’s most pressing challenges: the #watercrisis. As Columbia Global's first Scholar in Residence in Santiago, Schaefer shared insights from decades of glacier research to emphasize the urgency of collective, science-based solutions. His powerful message: if emissions aren't curbed, 80% of glaciers could vanish by 2100. 🌎 On this #EarthDay, we’re reminded that protecting our planet means protecting its water. From the Andes to the Arctic, understanding ice melt is key to #climateresilience. 🔗 Read more about his visit, his research work with Instituto de Geografía UC, and collaborations in Santiago and Patagonia here: https://lnkd.in/eFQWGJy7 Columbia Global Centers #columbiauniversity #columbiaglobalcenters #columbiaglobal #columbiaclimateschool #ClimateCrisis #WaterSecurity #GlacierMelt #earthday2025 #diadelatierra #díadelatierra #ourpowerourplanet

🌎 Meet our 2025 Scholars-in-Residence! This year, we’re hosting four Columbia University researchers tackling urgent global challenges—right here in Chile as part of Columbia Global Scholars-in-Residence program. From #watersecurity and tobacco control to #landconservation and #urbanmobility, their work connects local realities with global research. 📍We’re proud to welcome: 🔹 Joerg Schaefer – Lamont Research Professor of Geochemistry, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory 🔹 Ariana Salas Castillo –Postdoctoral Researcher, Columbia Climate School 🔹 Daniel Giovenco, PhD, MPH – Assistant Professor, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health 🔹 Maria Victoria Murillo – Professor of Political Science; Director of ILAS | Institute of Latin American Studies at Columbia University 📚 These residencies will foster meaningful exchange and collaboration with Chilean universities, government agencies, and civil society. We look forward to ing their research and sharing insights throughout the year. Full story here: https://lnkd.in/e9WV6P_u

🦁🎓 As he prepares to graduate from Columbia College, Columbia University, Harrison Gerson (CC’25) reflects on an extraordinary undergrad journey shaped by global learning through a connection with the Columbia Global Centers — especially our Santiago Center.   🇨🇱 Harrison first connected with the Santiago team in December 2022, eager to explore Chile’s potential as a hub for #sustainabletourism. Through our Programming Officer Christian Molinari, he interned at Federación de Empresas de Turismo de Chile and Patagonia Camp. That first experience sparked two return visits to Chile and inspired his senior thesis on how university global centers advance sustainability efforts around the world.   🌎 Over his four years at #ColumbiaCollege, Harrison also visited Columbia Global Center Amman (CGC Amman), Columbia Global Paris Center, Columbia Global Centers Nairobi and Columbia Global Center Tunis. His journey is a testament to the impact of global learning, cross-cultural exchange, and institutional .   💙 We’re proud to have been part of your journey, Harrison, and wish you the best of luck in everything you embark on in the future. We can’t wait to see what life has waiting for you after graduation!   📖 Read his full story here: https://lnkd.in/ebW3Zr3c

🌎 Exciting news! The Santiago Center is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of the Student Travel Awards for Field Research in Chile! 🇨🇱 This year, three #ColumbiaUniversity graduate students will conduct hands-on research at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile's field stations in Villarrica and Puerto Williams, focusing on #conservation, #publichealth, and #sustainabletourism. 🔹 Adrian Casanova (GSAS’26) will study conservation strategies at the Cape Horn International Center. 🔹 Olivia Cull (MPH’25) will explore mental health interventions in Villarrica. 🔹 Mikayla Cheng (SIPA’25) will examine tourism’s impact on local economies. This program, led by Columbia Global Center Santiago and Internacionalización en UC | Chile, provides hands-on research opportunities in some of Chile’s most unique environments. Stay tuned for their journey! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ePSuYUpj Columbia Global | Columbia Global Centers

WOMEN'S MONTH | As we keep commemorating #WomensMonth, we celebrate Magda Arce Fernández—a Chilean educator and writer who studied at Columbia in the 1930s and 1940s, specializing in Library Science and Hispanic-American Bibliography at the School of Library Science—the first of its kind in the United States, which operated from 1887 to 1992. 📚 Arce's time at #ColumbiaUniversity extended further when she won a Latin American scholarship, allowing her to study under Spanish Professor Federico de Onís, a renowned scholar and the founder of the Columbia University Department of Latin American and Iberian Cultures, where, she completed an M.A. and a Ph.D in Literature. 🎓🌎 🔍 📜 Her work includes uncovering a priceless archive of Chilean Nobel laureate Gabriela Mistral’s personal documents, an achievement that has enriched Chile’s literary heritage. Despite her immense contributions, very little is known about her life, as details in Chilean archives remain scarce. Read more about her enigmatic legacy here: https://lnkd.in/eK2D7wir

🌎 EN TERRENO | Esta semana, el equipo del proyecto resiliencia climática visita #Coquimbo, en su primera incursión en la comuna como parte de la iniciativa que apoya a municipios chilenos en el desarrollo e implementación de sus Planes de Acción Comunal para el #CambioClimático. 🔧 Estamos entregando herramientas a funcionarios municipales, realizando talleres comunitarios sobre cambio climático y entrevistando a actores clave en la gestión pública, academia y sociedad civil. 🤝🏽 ¡Juntos seguimos fortaleciendo la resiliencia de nuestras comunidades! Municipalidad de Coquimbo Instituto para la Resiliencia ante Desastres (Itrend Chile) Centro de Ciencia del Clima y la Resiliencia CR2 National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia Climate School, Columbia University Columbia Global Columbia Global Centers Antonia Samur Carla Magri R. Gemita Navarrete Ramos Danilo Miranda

🚀 Beyond Chatbots: How GenAI Can Unlock Real Business Value Through Enterprise-Wide Transformation🚀 At our April 16th #IKNS Seminar and networking reception, Kathy Koontz, IKNS lecturer and former Global Head of Data and AI for Healthcare and Life Sciences at Amazon Web Services (AWS), brings 30 years of experience in #data, #analytics, and #AI to share practical insights on how businesses are leveraging generative AI and intelligent agents to transform their operations and create sustainable competitive advantage. us as we explore: ✅ How AI is automating complex workflows across industries ✅ The role of AI in complementing (not replacing) business analytics ✅ Real-world examples of AI-driven enterprise transformation 🔗 now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/ecQZtd_D 📅 Date: Wednesday, April 16th, 6:00 pm ET 📍 Location: Columbia University’s Italian Academy (In person & via Zoom) 🍷 Networking Reception to follow for in-person attendees! Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical insights from industry leaders and connect with professionals at the forefront of AI innovation. RSVP even if you can’t attend live—we’ll send you the recording! #GenerativeAI #BusinessTransformation #Strategy #BusinessAnalytics #BusinessStrategy #DataAnalytics #ArtificialIntelligence #GenAI Christoph Meinrenken Michael E. Karbowiak Columbia University School of Professional Studies Columbia University SPS Alumni Columbia Global Centers Columbia Global Center Amman (CGC Amman) Columbia Global Center Istanbul Columbia Global Center Mumbai Columbia Global Centers | Nairobi Columbia Global Paris Center Columbia Global Center Rio Columbia Global Center Santiago Columbia Global Center Tunis Columbia Global Centers Nairobi

💡 Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health Professor Robbie M Parks visited the Santiago Center, Universidad del Desarrollo and Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile 🌎. Along with Santiago Center staff , he met with researchers from UDD's Centro de Epidemiología y Políticas de Salud (CEPS), to explore collaborations, including using electronic health records to study the impact of climate change on public health. They also discussed student exchange opportunities between UDD and Mailman. Likewise, at UC, he connected with Internacionalización en UC | Chile Lilian Ferrer and Public Health Professor Sandra Cortés to discuss similar initiatives and student exchanges. These collaborations build on a 2023 MOU between UC and Columbia, strengthening research on climate change and public health. 🔗 Read more about this milestone for the Santiago Center’s public health partnerships here: https://lnkd.in/d44Uwfa7 #PublicHealth #ColumbiaMailman #ClimateChange #ColumbiaGlobal #ColumbiaGlobalCenters | Carla Magri R. | Christian Molinari | Vivian Fosk