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Consistently ranked in the top 20 by Public Accounting Report, the PhD program in Accounting offers world-class faculty and exceptional doctoral education.  The purpose of our PhD program is to train and prepare students for academic careers at institutions having research and teaching missions.  We focus on training students for state-of-the-art archival research, and we encourage joint research projects with our faculty.  The program requires a minimum of 72 credit hours of graduate work beyond the baccalaureate degree. The typical time to complete the degree is four to five years.

Students are admitted to the PhD program in Accounting on a full-time, residential basis only. Students typically work 20 hours per week as a research assistant or teaching assistant during the academic year and receive a financial package that includes a stipend of at least $35,000 per year, full tuition waiver, health insurance subsidy, and professional development funds. Contact Professor Ken Shaw , School of Accountancy Director of Graduate Studies, for more information on the financial support package and application process. 

Degree Requirements

Prerequisites for admission to the PhD program are a minimum of two calculus courses (and preferably three), an introductory statistics course, and intermediate-level microeconomic theory. Students typically enroll for ten hours a semester, and the course work requirements are completed in two and one-half years (five semesters). The sixth semester (winter of the third year) is spent preparing for and taking the comprehensive written examination, and the fourth year in writing the research thesis. The University of Missouri requires 72 total hours of course work beyond a baccalaureate degree. Specific course work requirements are: 18 hours in doctoral-level accounting research courses; 15 hours of course work in supporting theoretical fields; 18 hours of course work in research tools (statistics, research design, quantitative methods); A minimum of 14 hours enrollment in ACCT 9090: Research in Accounting.

Accounting Requirements

Students are required to take five research seminars: accounting research methods (ACCT 9460); financial accounting (ACCT 9466); auditing (ACCT 9444); international accounting (ACCT 9419), and tax accounting (ACCT 9457). In addition, students enroll in ACCT 9401 while completing the first-year summer paper (see below).

Supporting Field Requirements

Students are required to take 15 hours in supporting fields. There is flexibility in tailoring each student's program, though generally the choices come from the fields of economics, finance, organizational studies, or cognitive psychology.*

*All programs of study must be approved by the student’s doctoral committee.

First-Year Summer Paper

During the summer after their first full year in the program, students work on an original research paper under the direction of a faculty mentor.  Students enroll in ACCTCY 9401 for three credit hours. Students identify a research topic and obtain approval from a faculty mentor by June 1. Students must present their papers to School of Accountancy faculty and PhD students by September 30 of their second year of the program.  The School of Accountancy PhD Policy Committee evaluates the paper and presentation as either satisfactory or unsatisfactory.  Students who do not complete the first-year paper and presentation will be dismissed from the program.

Satisfactory completion of the first-year summer paper and its presentation are not contingent on obtaining statistically significant results . However, these papers must contain the elements of top-tier academic research: Development of a research question and its importance, an in-depth literature review, research design, and empirical results. 

The due date for applications and supporting materials is December 1 for admission in the following fall semester. Earlier applications are strongly encouraged, and applications will be reviewed as they are received. While applications received before the deadline will receive first priority, we will continue to accept applications after the deadline. Admission to the PhD program in accountancy is highly selective. Applicants should demonstrate a strong record of academic accomplishment, intellectual curiosity, enthusiasm for discovery, and a general understanding of the demands of a doctoral program. Prior academic coursework, research experience, and employment activities in accountancy are encouraged but not required.

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All PhD students are evaluated annually to assess their progress in the program. The evaluations for first- and second-year students are conducted by the PhD program coordinator. The evaluations for dissertation-stage students are conducted by their dissertation committee chairs.

During the academic year, students are assigned to work as research assistants for faculty members in the department. These assignments allow students to develop proficiency in research methods and often lead to coauthored projects with faculty. 

Another important objective of the PhD program is to provide candidates with the opportunity to develop classroom instructional skills. To achieve this objective, doctoral students are assigned first as teaching assistants and then later as instructors to teach undergraduate courses. These assignments require candidates to plan, conduct, and administer one course section per semester. During their time in the PhD program, students typically have the opportunity to teach two times. To prepare for the teaching experience, doctoral students attend various teaching-related events sponsored by the School of Accountancy, the Trulaske College of Business, and the University of Missouri.

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Research workshop.

The School of Accountancy has a weekly research workshop that meets on Friday mornings to discuss current research-in-progress presented by faculty and PhD students, and by invited faculty from other universities. Attendance is required at these seminars, and written critiques of selected papers may also be required.

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Sample plan of study.

A sample plan of study is provided below. This sample is for a student who takes 15 “supporting field” credit hours in finance and economics.  Other supporting fields and courses are possible.  Students must also take 18 credit hours in “research tools” in the fields of statistics and economics.

All ACCTCY, ECONOM, FINANC, and STAT courses are 3 credits each, except for ACCTCY 9090.  The number of credits for each occurrence of ACCTCY 9090 is shown in parentheses in the sample plan below.

Year 1: Fall Semester

• ACCTCY 9090 RESEARCH IN ACCOUNTING (1)
• ACCTCY 9460 OVERVIEW OF ACCOUNTING RESEARCH
• ECONOM 7370 QUANTITATIVE ECONOMICS
• STAT 7150 APPLIED CATEGORICAL DATA ANALYSIS 
• STAT 7510 APPLIED STATISTICAL MODELS 1

Year 1: Spring Semester

• ACCTCY 9466 SEMINAR IN FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING RESEARCH
• ECONOM 7371 INTRODUCTORY ECONOMETRICS
• ECONOM 7340 INTRO TO GAME THEORY 

In the summer following the first year of study, students will take ACCTCY 9090 RESEARCH IN ACCOUNTING (1) and ACCTCY 9401 DOCTORAL RESEARCH PROBLEMS IN ACCOUNTING (1st year summer paper).

Year 2: Fall Semester

• ACCTCY 9444 SEMINAR IN AUDITING RESEARCH
• ECONOM 8473 APPLIED ECONOMETRICS
• ECONOM 9446 ADVANCED EMPIRICAL METHODS

Year 2: Spring Semester

• ACCTCY 9401 SEMINAR IN CORPORATE GOVERNANCE RESEARCH
• ACCTCY 9419 SEMINAR IN INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING RESEARCH     
• FINANC 9100 SEMINAR IN CORPORATE FINANCE

In the summer following the second year of study, students will take ACCTCY 9090 RESEARCH IN ACCOUNTING (1).

Year 3: Fall Semester

• STAT 7110 STAT SOFTWARE & DATA ANALYSIS
• STAT 7870 TIME SERIES ANALYSIS
• FINANC 9200 RESEARCH IN CORPORATE FINANCE

Year 3: Spring Semester

• ACCTCY 9090 RESEARCH IN ACCOUNTING (2)
• COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
• DISSERTATION DEVELOPMENT

In the summer following the third year of study, students will take ACCTCY 9090 RESEARCH IN ACCOUNTING (1).

Year 4: Fall Semester

• ACCTCY 9090 RESEARCH IN ACCOUNTING (5)
• DISSERTATION PROPOSAL DEFENSE

Year 4: Spring Semester

• ACCTCY 9090 RESEARCH IN ACCOUNTING (6)
• DISSERTATION DEFENSE

Note: The sample above is for a student who takes 15 “supporting field” credit hours in finance and economics.  Other supporting fields and courses are possible.  Students also must take 18 credit hours in “research tools,” in the fields of statistics and economics.  Listed above are common research tool courses; alternatives are possible with prior approval of the School of Accountancy Director of Graduate Studies.  Students continuing through a 5th year should consult with the School of Accountancy Director of Graduate Studies.

By the Numbers

Over the past five years, total enrollment in the PhD program in accountancy has ranged from 8 to 9 students.  We graduate between 1 and 2 students per year on average, and our placement rate is 100%.

Most graduates accept initial positions as tenure-track faculty members at research universities. Student placements over the last five years follow below.

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Chicago Booth has one of the preeminent PhD accounting programs. Our faculty conduct groundbreaking scholarly work, and our graduates have played a central role in the evolution of modern accounting research.

As a PhD student in accounting at Booth, you’ll have the freedom to explore and cultivate your research interests from day one—wherever they lead.

You’ll join a collaborative research community and work with prominent scholars whose groundbreaking research is recognized for its impact on the academic literature, accounting practice and policymaking, securities regulation, and elsewhere. In addition to your stipend, you may apply for research and conference travel funding from our research centers and the Stevens Doctoral Program. In research workshops and conferences, you’ll present your work and hear about the work of fellow researchers. 

Our Distinguished Accounting Faculty

As measured by research productivity and impact, Chicago Booth has one of the best accounting faculty groups in the world. The group includes Philip G. Berger, Hans B. Christensen, Merle Erickson, Christian Leuz, Michael Minnis, Valeri Nikolaev, Haresh Sapra, Douglas J. Skinner, and Abbie J. Smith, as well as an outstanding group of research-active junior faculty. The school is committed to maintaining the quality of this group.

These distinguished scholars are also teachers and mentors who will advise you, coauthor papers with you, supervise your thesis, help you find an outstanding job, and serve as colleagues throughout your career.

Philip G. Berger

Wallman Family Professor of Accounting

Hans B. Christensen

Chookaszian Family Professor of Accounting and David G. Booth Faculty Fellow

Anna Costello

Professor of Accounting and David G. Booth Faculty Fellow

Merle Erickson

Professor of Accounting

Joao Granja

Associate Professor of Accounting and Jane and Basil Vasiliou Faculty Scholar

Christian Leuz

Charles F. Pohl Distinguished Service Professor of Accounting and Finance

Bradford Levy

Assistant Professor of Accounting

Charles McClure

Michael Minnis

Professor of Accounting and Charles E. Merrill Faculty Scholar

Maximilian Muhn

Valeri Nikolaev

James H. Lorie Professor of Accounting and FMC Faculty Scholar

Madhav Rajan

Dean and George Pratt Shultz Professor of Accounting

Thomas Rauter

Assistant Professor of Accounting and IBM Corporation Faculty Scholar

Amoray Riggs-Cragun

Assistant Professor of Accounting and Kathryn and Grant Swick Faculty Scholar

Delphine Samuels

Associate Professor of Accounting and James S. Kemper Faculty Scholar

Haresh Sapra

Charles T. Horngren Professor of Accounting

Douglas J. Skinner

Deputy Dean for Faculty and Sidney Davidson Distinguished Service Professor of Accounting

Abbie J. Smith

Boris and Irene Stern Distinguished Service Professor of Accounting

Christopher Stewart

Assistant Professor of Accounting and William S. Fishman Faculty Fellow

Associate Professor of Accounting and Kathryn and Grant Swick Faculty Scholar

Anthony Welsch

Anastasia A Zakolyukina

Associate Professor of Accounting

Alumni Success

The American Accounting Association periodically awards a prize for seminal contributions to the accounting literature. Graduates of the PhD Accounting Program are regular winners of this prestigious prize.

Our PhD graduates in accounting go on to faculty positions  at some of the world's most prestigious institutions.

Kalash Jain, MBA '23, PhD '23

Assistant Professor of Business, Accounting Division Columbia Business School, Columbia University His research examines the impact of information processing frictions and investor decision making on asset prices and firm investment. His dissertation area is in accounting.

Sinja Leonelli, MBA '23, PhD '23

Assistant Professor of Accounting Stern School of Business, New York University Sinja's research primarily examines misconduct reporting, regulation and enforcement, and the use of ESG information by stakeholders such as regulators, employees, and consumers. Her dissertation area is in accounting.

Shirley Lu, MBA ’21, PhD ’21 

Assistant Professor of Business Administration Harvard Business School, Harvard University Shirley Lu studies Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) disclosure, with a focus on climate change and gender diversity. Her dissertation area is in accounting.

Spotlight on Research

Chicago Booth Review frequently highlights the work of accounting PhD students, faculty, and alumni.

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AI Reads between the Lines to Discover Corporate Risk

“Corporate risk exposures are often subtly implied in conference call discussions rather than explicitly stated,” write Chicago Booth PhD student Alex G. Kim and Booth’s Maximilian Muhn and Valeri Nikolaev.

Civilization is Based on Accounting

A Q&A with Chicago Booth’s Ray Ball on accounting’s past and future.

Financial Data Privacy Could Help Fight Poverty

Historical data can shape future outcomes, helping to determine whether a prospective borrower has access to a home, car, or other opportunities, write University of Utah’s Mark Jansen, Chicago Booth PhD student Fabian Nagel, and Booth’s Constantine Yannelis and Anthony Lee Zhang.

A Network of Support

Doctoral students at Booth have access to the resources of several research centers  that offer funding for student work, host workshops and conferences, and foster a strong research community.

The Chookaszian Accounting Research Center The Chookaszian Accounting Research Center coordinates accounting research at Chicago Booth and hosts research brown bags and workshops. It also publishes the Journal of Accounting Research , one of the top accounting research journals in the world.

George J. Stigler Center for the Study of the Economy and the State Dedicated to examining issues at the intersection of politics and the economy, the Stigler Center supports research in the political, economic, and cultural obstacles to better working markets.

Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation Chicago Booth’s destination for people committed to tackling social and environmental problems, the Rustandy Center supports the work of PhD students and others who are focused on transforming the social sector.

Inside the Student Experience

For Andrew Sutherland, PhD ’13, coauthoring research with Booth faculty was a highlight of the Stevens Program.

Video Transcript

Andrew Sutherland, ’13: 00:09 In accounting, there's tons and tons of research on these big public firms that have an army of investor relations people and they constant disclosing things. That's where most of the research was happening, but there's this whole other half of the economy, these private firms, that we didn't really know a lot about. We didn't know a lot about how they got credit. What was interesting to me is that a lot of time, firms are able to get credit without even providing any financial statements or any information whatsoever to the bank. The reason they're able to get credit is that they have a credit score. So in other words, the information is coming, not from the form itself, but from another bank who had dealt with them in the past. What really struck me was there wasn't really a lot of research out there on this information channel. That's when I decided I wanted to learn a little bit more about what this reporting channel does to contract and help firms get credit and how it changes banks' incentives to lend.

Andrew Sutherland, ’13: 01:01 Basically, the firms that have a good credit record or a long track record of borrowing successfully were the ones that were able to shop around. We would think that's a good thing, that giving firms more choice about who to borrow from kind of increases social welfare, you get better matching between lenders and firms. Kind of the dark side is that the firms that have had payment trouble that have defaulted or missed some payments on loans sort of get shut out of the credit part. You have a harder time starting any new relationships with outside lenders. That's kind of a cost.

Andrew Sutherland, ’13: 01:34 The second cost is that information sharing changes the game for lenders. So, if participating in this credit bureau basically allows outside lenders to pick off the firms that are doing better, then that destroys the incentive for lenders to kind of invest in relationships to begin with. That's sort of the second dark side of information sharing, if you will.

Andrew Sutherland, ’13: 01:54 So, I coauthor on a number of projects with the junior faculty member here named Mike Minnis. I probably talked to Mike more than I talk to my wife. I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing. But, I mean, as a PhD student, there's only so much you can learn in class, and having a faculty member to work with that's kind of gone through the ropes and understands the review process, that's done something on their own, it gives you a really good opportunity to learn. That's something, I think that was absolutely instrumental in my success

Current Accounting Students

PhD students in accounting come to Chicago Booth with a wide range of interests and goals. Recent dissertations have focused on everything from machine learning to the impact of fiscal monitoring, and graduates have gone on to positions at some of the world’s preeminent institutions, including Columbia Business School, Stanford Graduate School of Business, and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Current Students

Samuel Chang Jonas Dalmazzo Jewel Evans Lingyu Gu Yanzi (Yvonne) Han Grant Hayes Roope Keloharju Maria Khrakovsky Alex Kim Ginha Kim Andrew McKinley Fabian Nagel Pietro Ramella Hristiana Vidinova Hanbyul Yoon Jingyu Zhang

Program Expectations and Requirements

The Stevens Program at Booth is a full-time program. Students generally complete the majority of coursework and examination requirements within the first two years of studies and begin work on their dissertation during the third year. For details, see General Examination Requirements by Area in the Stevens Program Guidebook below.

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Assistant Director, Human Resources and Faculty Affairs

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• Opening on: Mar 29 2024
• Job Type: Officer of Administration
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• Hours Per Week: 35
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• Salary Range: $75,000 - $87,000

Position Summary

Reporting to the Associate Dean of Human Resources (HR) and Faculty Affairs, the Assistant Director will manage a broad range of complex HR and Faculty Affairs processes, including processing all instructional, research, administrative, temporary and student appointments and hires, recruitment and onboarding, payroll administration and labor accounting.

The Assistant Director is responsible for managing the operational tasks of the Human Resources department, working independently and as part of a team, while exercising discretion and judgment in performing a wide variety of confidential duties.

Responsibilities

Responsible for HRIS functions to ensure timely submission of paperwork for employment status and compensation changes including but not limited to:

• In partnership with Academic Affairs, manage the academic officer (re)appointments, leaves, reviews, promotions, visa renewals, and salary adjustments.
• Process new hires in the People@Columbia (PAC) system, monitoring to ensure employees post timely, and notifying the HR team of any delays.
• Manage payroll for hourly employees, including calculating hours accrued in compliance with the New York City Sick Leave Act, and assisting employees with payroll-related questions.
• Manage the Time, Labor and Absence Management (TLAM) system for employees, which includes approving timesheets for non-exempt employees, and tracking absence requests for exempt employees. 
• Monitor the quarterly submissions of paid time-off tracking documents to ensure completion and accuracy.
• Submission of additional compensation requests while ensuring that payments are processed timely and per University guidelines and policies.
• Manage pay increases, promotions, title changes, internal transfers, part-time faculty appointment renewals, terminations, medical/personal leaves, etc., and ensure information is accurately processed in the PeopleSoft @ Columbia (PAC) and related systems.
• Responsible for  HR accounting-related transactions including salary distributions, cost transfers and sponsored project reporting.
• In partnership with Finance, manage payroll budgeting, monthly, quarterly and annual reconciliations, salary distributions and cost transfers.

Responsible for successful sourcing, recruitment, pre-employment processing, and onboarding for new hires, including administrative, faculty, research, student appointments and temporary staff.

• Create job descriptions, post requisitions, and advertise; ensuring appropriate finance, departmental and University authorization is obtained.
• Conduct HR screening interviews and reference checks, when necessary. Prepare and send appropriate correspondence to candidates and internal stakeholders, as well as draft and release offer appointment letters.
• Serve as the initial point of contact for new employees including completing requisite paperwork, processing hires via University systems, sending email correspondence, and handling pre-employment screenings.
• Initiate and manage the onboarding process for new hires and appointments. Communicate with new hires and departments to ensure smooth onboarding
• Working closely with ISSO, managing the immigration/visa paperwork and process, when needed.
• Manage reclassifications/status changes/equity adjustments/rehires/internal transfers.
• Provide guidance and counseling to managers and employees on employment-related issues, such as policy interpretations, and performance concerns. 
• Assist with the annual performance management and merit increase process.
• Conduct exit interviews and provide follow-up and assessment.
• Manage all leaves of absence working closely with employees requesting leave, communicating with supervisors, CUHR Leave Management, Payroll, and other stakeholders as necessary.
• Track and ensure compliance concerning I-9 processing, Conflict of Interest, Upcoming/Past Visa End Date Status, Effort Reporting, and other related compliance policies.
• Support diversity and inclusion initiatives, as set by the Dean, senior leadership, Director, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, and strategic plan.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee information in Human Resources databases (i.e. files/drives/listserves/directories, performance evaluations, leave balances and utilization, vacancies, timesheets and organizational charts).
• Maintain employee files and records, both physical and digital/electronic, in accordance with recordkeeping and retention requirements.
• Plan and manage HR-sponsored events for faculty and staff.  Responsible for employee engagement activities.
• Participate in relevant HR meetings and communicate new information, as needed. 
• In collaboration with the Associate Dean work on the implementation and ongoing maintenance of internal reports to improve reporting functionality on areas including, but not limited to headcount, salary, recruitment, accreditation, workload and diversity metrics.
• Provide policy guidance and information to managers, staff, and academic officers. Ensure that the School/Department complies with University policy and procedures, including collective bargaining agreements. 
• Stay current on all university, state, and federal policies and guidelines as it pertains to human resources and faculty affairs. This also includes, but is not limited to, responsibility for effort reporting, conflict of interest disclosure policies, sponsored project reporting and endowment compliance.
• Participate in ad hoc projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent related experience required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years related experience required.
• Knowledgeable about applicable human resource policies, practices, methods, and procedures; familiar with relevant Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, and/or statutes.  
• Experience with Google Applications and Microsoft Office Suite is required. 
• Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task is required.  Ability to establish priorities and follow up on multiple issues in a time-sensitive manner.  A customer service orientation and strong problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  Must be comfortable working under pressure, without supervision, and demonstrate sound independent judgment.  Ability to exercise a high degree of professionalism, diplomacy, discretion and collaboration in dealing with individuals at all levels. Must be able to maintain discretion and professionalism while dealing with highly confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in an academic environment. 

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Paid Summer Internship – Federal Trade Commission Bureau of Economics

The Bureau of Economics of the Federal Trade Commission is hiring interns for Summer 2024. We are looking for advanced undergraduate economics students who are interested in exploring graduate school (such as those considering a pre-doc for the fall of 2025) or economic policy jobs after graduation. We are especially interested in students with substantive experience analyzing data in Stata, R, or Python, and excellent written and oral communication skills.  We will only be accepting 150 applications, so we encourage any interested student to apply promptly and not wait for the deadline.

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Kemp coming to Columbia County hospital groundbreaking

GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Gov. Brian Kemp is coming to a ceremonial groundbreaking Monday for the long-awaited Wellstar Columbia County Medical Center.

The ceremony will also include:

• Georgia first lady Marty Kemp
• Sonny Perdue, chancellor of the University System of Georgia
• Dr. Brooks Keel, president of Augusta University
• Doug Duncan, chairman of the Columbia County Board of Commissioners
• Candice L. Saunders, president and CEO of Wellstar Health System
• Ralph Turner, hospital president, Wellstar MCG Health

Wellstar team members at the Augusta campus will later have the opportunity to sign the beam.

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When the Wellstar Columbia County Medical Center and adjacent medical office building opens in 2026, the full-service acute care hospital will feature:

• 100 inpatient beds.
• An emergency department planned to be a Level II trauma center.
• A surgical platform that will include operating rooms, cath labs, interventional radiology and endoscopy.
• A 90,000-square-foot medical office building that will include primary care, women’s health and other specialties.

The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. Monday at the construction site on Gateway Boulevard.

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Laws Punishing Drug Use During Pregnancy Likely Worsen Health Outcomes

Contrary to some claims, laws that criminalize or otherwise punish drug use during pregnancy are more likely to worsen rather than improve health outcomes, according to a paper by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The study is the first to systematically review the literature on punitive prenatal drug laws—an increasingly common state policy strategy for addressing rising rates of prenatal drug use. The findings are published in the International Journal of Drug Policy .

The authors collected data on the number of states with laws that explicitly allow criminal prosecution, involuntary commitment, or revoke custody rights following allegations of drug use during pregnancy. They then evaluated existing studies testing whether the enactment of such laws was associated with health improvements, either for pregnant people themselves or their babies.

The authors reviewed four studies tested whether the adoption of punitive laws was associated with reductions in neonatal drug withdrawal syndrome (NDWS)—a condition that can occur after exposure to opioids and other drugs in utero. Two of the studies found little change, while the two others found increased NWDS after a punitive law was adopted. 

“There has been considerable concern from within legal, medical, and public health communities that punitive prenatal drug policies might increase potential harms. Our findings support this premise and suggest that such approaches constitute ineffective policy,” said lead author Emilie Bruzelius , PhD, a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Epidemiology .

“Identifying effective policy strategies to support pregnant people with drug use disorder outside of the criminal-legal system is an important priority,” noted Silvia S. Martins , MD, PhD, professor of Epidemiology at Columbia Mailman School, and senior author.

Co-authors include Melanie S. Askari, Sandhya Kajeepta, Lisa Bates, Seth J. Prins, Columbia Mailman School of Public Health; Kristen Underhill, Cornell University Law School; and Marian Jarlenski, Pittsburgh School of Public Health.

The study was supported by the National Institutes on Drug Abuse (DA045872, DA053745, DA031099).

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The Climate School is offering internship opportunities for diverse administration and communications roles with sustainability-related projects. Current full-time Columbia and Barnard students (undergraduate, graduate, and PhD) are eligible to apply. 

Summer internships are paid at a rate of $22/hour. The maximum possible funding is for 260 hours (or 20 hours/week for 13 weeks) and the internship period runs June 1 – August 31. Students must be available to start on or about June 1st. Students hires are required to be within commuting distance during their summer employment at Columbia and must make their own housing arrangements.

The application deadline is Sunday, April 7 at 11:30 pm ET. Decisions will be made shortly after the deadline.

Read the full position descriptions below carefully for specific requirements for each position. To apply, visit the application here . While you may apply for more than one position, you must submit separate applications for each. To apply for multiple positions, return to the form after you submit it to select another position.

For each position application, you will need to submit your cover letter and resume combined into a single file.

Contact Yana Zeltser ([email protected]) with questions.

The Summer 2024 Internship positions include:

• Advancing Land Based Investment Governance (undergraduate, graduate)
• Climate School-WE ACT Thriving Community Technical Assistance Center Program (undergraduate, graduate, PhD)
• Communicating Climate Science and Impacts of Environmental Stressors on Vulnerable Ecosystems and Communities (graduate)
• Coordinating Indigenous and NGO participation in climate negotiations (undergraduate, graduate, PhD)
• DEI + Sustainability Summer Fellowship Project (graduate)
• Institutional Partnerships (undergraduate)

Internship Position Descriptions:

1. Project Title: Advancing Land Based Investment Governance Student type desired: undergraduate, graduate Department/Program: Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment Project Objectives : Under the Advancing Land Based Investment Governance (ALIGN) consortium, CCSI and two partner organizations provide responsive technical support to governments, civil society, local communities and Indigenous Peoples in strengthening national policy on land-based investments. The project responds to concerns that land-based investments (including renewable energy investments) are often seen as critical to advancing sustainable development though may also contribute to dispossession, environmental degradation, and conflict. ALIGN activities are under way in multiple countries across Sub-Saharan African and the Asia-Pacific. Thematic foci include land rights, climate change, and energy transition policy. Anticipated Tasks :  1) Tracking web and social media content related to ALIGN activities to support responsiveness to dynamic legal and policy landscapes and inform ALIGN strategy development. 2) Developing twitter and website content on ALIGN projects; social media content has proved valuable in reaching target government and private sector stakeholders. 3) Supporting communication and efficiency across consortium and external partner organizations through developing and updating project tracking spreadsheets and note-taking in meetings. Proposed benefits of this project to the intern: The intern will have the opportunity to learn from external partners in Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia about the environmental and human rights concerns surrounding land-based investments, as well as about public sector efforts to improve investment governance. The intern will develop social media, written communication, stakeholder engagement and organizational skills as well as their attention to detail. They will learn about responsible land-based investment, investment governance, and community and Peoples’ rights in the context of resource investments, and cross-cutting areas including the just transition. Networking opportunities with CCSI staff and fellow interns will be available. Skills Required:   Strong attention to detail, excellent written communication skills, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, knowledge or experience of issues relating to land-based investment governance, community and Peoples’ rights, climate change, the energy transition and cross-cutting themes would be preferred but is not required. French is a plus. 2. Project Title: Climate School-WE ACT Thriving Community Technical Assistance Center Program Student type desired: undergraduate, graduate, PhD Department/Program: Columbia Climate School

Project Objectives : Interns will support the Columbia Climate School-WE ACT Thriving Community Technical Assistance Center Program team. The Region 2: WE ACT TCTAC serves New York and New Jersey and aims to help underserved communities gain access to grant and funding opportunities so that they’re better positioned to advance and address environmental, climate, and energy justice issues. We (members of the TCTAC) offer training and technical assistance to build capacity for navigating grant application systems, writing strong grant proposals, effectively managing grants, and engaging in environmental and energy justice decision-making. As part of this team, the selected individual will support the following administrative efforts Anticipated Tasks :  1) Coordinating Technical Assistance requests; Track participant data; Collate data to provide program progress reports. 2) Identify and meet with potential technical assistance providers. 3) The intern will also support TCTAC Steering Committee Meetings and working groups including a) Set up meeting agendas, b) Note-taking, c) Coordinate follow up. 4) The intern will might also provide logistical support with a) In-person and virtual trainings, b) Community tours through our NY and NJ, c) WE ACT TCTAC cohort events Examples of key functions during placement may include: Supporting strategic partnership development, Assessing the impact of WE ACT TCTAC on disadvantaged communities, and Helping to develop content for internal and external outreach efforts. Benefits of this project to the intern: The intern will gain experience working with environmental justice and community-based organizations, strengthen data collection and organizational skills, and work collaboratively with a project team of members from diverse backgrounds (university staff, NGOs, CBOs, etc.)

Skills Required:   Excellent organizational skills, good people skills, some knowledge of and interest in environmental or climate justice (preferably courses taken or previous work experience). Students who are passionate and interested in environmental justice. 3. Project Title: Communicating Climate Science and Impacts of Environmental Stressors on Vulnerable Ecosystems and Communities Student type desired: graduate Department/Program: Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory Project Objectives : 1) Improve understanding on how climate change stressors (sea level rise, increasing temperature, eutrophication, hypoxia) impact ecological processes in vulnerable coastal environments, and communicate results to coastal communities, including underserved populations. 2)  Improve understanding on impacts of extreme events (intense storms, floods, droughts) on coastal ecosystems, habitat, and communities. 3) Improve understanding on why climate change is an environmental justice issue. 4) Capture and integrate input from local communities into our research. 5) Bridge and translate science to policy, decision makers, and the public. 6) Examine human-ecosystem interactions in urban coastal systems. Anticipated Tasks :  1) Develop web content relevant to this project 2) Develop social media content 3) Write blogs and essays 4) Interview project participants, collaborators and stakeholders involved in this project 5) Assist with development of short videos/recordings Benefits of this project to the intern:

Through this project, the intern will learn about the impact of climate change and extreme events on coastal ecological processes and ecosystem stressors. Through involvement in all phases of the project, the intern will have the opportunity to broaden the knowledge obtained in courses, become familiar with current literature on climate change and impacts on coastal ecology, biodiversity, coastal communities and water resources, and develop skills in communication of findings. They will also gain experience in working both independently and cooperatively with a diverse group of people, and understanding and applying writing/communications methods, ethics and conduct rules.

Skills Required:  

Creativity; Critical thinking and problem-solving; Initiative; Organizational Skills; Strong background and interest in climate change, environmental sciences and social science; Effective oral and written communication skills (e.g., essays, blogs, interviews); Experience with various social media and communication platforms (e.g., YouTube, Instagram); Experience with web content development (e.g., story maps); Teamwork and collaboration skills

4. Project Title: Coordinating Indigenous and NGO participation in climate negotiations Student type desired: undergraduate, graduate, PhD Department/Program : Columbia Climate School Project Objectives : This project seeks to expand the participation of Indigenous Peoples with two groups involved in the UNFCCC negotiations: an NGO, the International Cryosphere Climate Initiative (iccinet.org), and a high-level group of nations, Ambition on Melting Ice (ambitionmeltingice.org), which includes a number of countries (Nepal, Chile, Peru, Tanzania) with substantial Indigenous populations. These two organizations press for climate action to address ice loss and sea level rise; though there is some Indigenous involvement through the Inuit Circumpolar Council (inuitcircumpolar.org) around sea ice, Indigenous engagement could be greatly expanded in regions of mountain glaciers and permafrost. Anticipated Tasks : 

1) The intern will coordinate with Indigenous organizations, such as the Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples Platform (lcipp.unfccc.int) and national organizations, as well as with the two groups above.

2) They will track activities around cryosphere, mountain and permafrost issues within the UNFCCC processes and Indigenous Peoples organizations.

3) They will assemble case studies of effective adaptation and mitigation activities that involve full just partnerships between Indigenous Peoples and other organizations.

4) They will assist in preparing notes and documents leading up to COP29 in Azerbaijan, and support the development of the International Year of Glacier Protextion (2025) announced by UNESCO, and will prepare posts on this efforts for the GlacierHub within the Climate School website State of the Planet (news.climate.columbia.edu/features/GlacierHub).

Benefits of this project to the intern: The intern will gain knowledge and experience of international climate negotiations, learn the challenges and opportunities of promoting engagement of marginalized communities, and develop skills in locating and analyzing assessment and policy documents. The intern will also produce posts for State of the Planet which will have their byline and permanent URLs. Skills Required:   Familiarity with climate policy, climate science and impacts, and climate justice; Strong skills in managing documents and references; Writing skills for drafting documents and reports; Experience in related areas of climate justice preferred; International experience preferred.

5. Project Title: DEI + Sustainability Summer Fellowship Project Student type desired: graduate Department/Program: SUMA & Columbia Climate School Project Objectives : This project aims to strengthen DEI efforts and initiatives within the Sustainability graduate programs and Climate School partner programs. Students will engage in a variety of activities and work that highlights the close connectivity of DEI and Sustainability. This project will involve developing curriculum and programming that bring equity-centered perspectives on sustainability, integrate environmental justice knowledge, and enable students to deeply engage with social justice issues. In conjunction with offices and people throughout the network, this project will provide fellows with a high-level overview of strategy, planning, and development in DEI + Sustainability spaces. Anticipated Tasks :  This project aims to center DEI advancements with student feedback and development, EMPHASIS ON STUDENTS. Students will help develop workshops, skills seminars, course curriculum, and future DEI Initiatives for the Sustainability Programs, partner programs, and beyond. Students will brainstorm and build relationships with program administrations, Climate School & SPS leaders, and entities across the Columbia network. Students will also engage in the broadness of DEI + Sustainability, working individually and collectively, to craft presentations and resources to aid in marketing and recruitment for the programs. Students will also contribute to website and social media updates. Benefits of this project to the intern: Student will gain skills and competencies in DEI planning. Student will partner with SUMA administrators, faculty, and other campus leaders on their DEI efforts. Students will gain a better understanding of the strategy and development behind DEI Programming. Students will also gain valuable experience in working in higher education administration and leadership. Students will develop transferable skills that will be valuable, no matter the desired career path. Students will provide support for projects of the Sustainability Graduate Programs and on broader equity efforts at Columbia and in the surrounding community. Skills Required:   Interest in DEI work; Interest in Higher Education Administration; Sustainability Emphasis; Computer Skills; Public Speaking and Presentation Skills; Community Engagement; Be Available for In-Person & Virtual. 6. Project Title: Institutional Partnerships Student type desired: undergraduate Department/Program: Columbia Climate School, Office of Development Project Objectives : The Summer Intern will contribute to the following summer projects: 1) Continue to develop and refine the Climate School’s first development database of institutional funders and prospects. 2) Prepare Materials for Strategy Sessions and Pipeline Meetings 3) Prospect Research Anticipated Tasks :  Picking up where our previous intern left off, the new summer intern will continue to build and refine the development database. They will source and compile publicly available contact information on prospects and funders to the School to support the creation of an actionable database. The intern will also work closely to support the team in the preparation of presentation materials (slide decks, summary documents, agendas); take meeting notes and then synthesize and distribute them to meeting participants. Lastly, they will contribute to the development of prospect briefings for Climate School. Benefits of this project to the intern: The student will get an inside view of how the Climate School raises funding from the climate philanthropy sector, primarily foundations and corporations. The student will learn about key global funding priorities for the climate sector and how the Columbia Climate School’s education, research, and impact objectives match to these areas of giving. The student will uplevel their ability to use AI to efficiently and effectively accomplish routine tasks such as prospect briefings and create compelling PPTs. Skills Required:   Intern should have strong English language writing and project management skills; facility with Microsoft 365 platform, Google workspace, and LinkedIn. A familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) databases is preferred, but not essential. Prior experience using ChatGPT, BardAI, or other generative AI models is most welcome. The intern should possess a curiosity for what drives philanthropic engagement in the climate sector, specifically towards an academic institution like the Columbia Climate School.

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