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Student Life
Welcome to Columbia Engineering's Office of Graduate Student Affairs (GSA)! In light of current conditions, the GSA plans to operate remotely. However, we are still here to support our students. We have planned a wide range of virtual activities for our to students to enegage in community buidling, professional development, cultural exploration, wellness, and other topics that can complement your student experience.
Our student groups engage the SEAS community by hosting a variety of events around the different engineering topics and new developments; engaging alumni and professionals; and provide plenty of opportunities for social interaction and cultural appreciation.
Affinity Student Organizations
GradSWE: Graduate Society of Woment Engineers (GSA Advisor: Yannick Brookes)
NSBE: National Society of Black Engineers (GSA Liaision: Adrieanna Reyes)
SHPE: Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (GSA Advisors: Adrieanna Reyes)
Columbia Engineering hosts the annual GEM GradLab on campus.
Graduate students participating in the annual SWE conference.
Columbia Engineering represents at the annual NSBE Conference.
GEM Fellows
The National GEM Consortium is a network of leading corporations, government laboratories, top universities, and top research institutions that enables qualified students from underrepresented communities to pursue graduate education in applied science and engineering. Columbia University is a proud affiliate institution, hosting GEM fellows.
Christophe Brown is a Master's student in the Electrical Engineering department. He earned his undergraduate degree from North Carolina State University.
Isaac Donis is a Master's student in the Electrical Engineering department. He earned his undergraduate degree from New York University.
Wendy Fernandez is a Master's student in the Electrical Engineering department. She earned her undergraduate degree from City College of New York.
Niabelle Thelemaque is a Master's student in the Electrical Engineering department. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Central Florida.
Anneliese Trujillo is a Master's student in the Chemical Engineering department. She earned her undergraduate degree from New Mexico State University.
Kevin Womack is a Master's student in the Data Science Institute. He earned his undergraduate degree from Morehouse College.
Student Organizations
Through student groups and organizations, students can pursue their interests outside of the classroom. Please be sure to visit the website for a full listing of student groups.
Engineering Graduate Student Council (EGSC)
EGSC is the student governing body of the graduate students of The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science at Columbia University.
Student Life Virtual Hub
Following guidnace from the University and COVID-19 Taskforce, the Office of Graduate Student Affairs particulary our student life and enegagement services has tranisitioned to a virtual platform. On this page, SEAS students will have access to upcoming event opportunities as well as groups across the globe offering programs that can be accessed from anywhere.
Engineering Wellness
Engineering Wellness provides resources and services in order to promote general wellness for students. Engineering Wellness is a part of the Graduate Student Affairs (GSA) at Columbia University, School of Engineering.
Meet the Office of Graduate Student Affairs
We are help to be a resource for you as you progress through your Columbia Engineering experience!