Two Sustainable Development Award Winners Reflect on Their College Careers – State of the Planet

The Undergraduate Program in Sustainable Development (SDEV) is thrilled to highlight the recent achievements of its graduates, Daniel Leal de Moraes Santana and Sophie Hanin. In this Q&A spotlight, Daniel shares his journey from teaching history in Brazil to receiving the Stuart Gaffin Award for Leadership and Engagement. He offers advice for current students and reflects on his extracurricular experiences at Columbia. Meanwhile, Sophie, who received Departmental Honors, discusses her post-graduation plans, tips for aspiring Sustainable Development students, and her favorite classes. The article also recognizes other award recipients, Sherrye Ye, Claire Diao, and Suleyman Ahmed.