Get Involved
The Columbia SPS AI Lab brings together faculty, students, staff, alumni, and industry leaders to advance applied AI research, innovation, and responsible AI practice. Built around collaboration and real-world impact, the Lab creates opportunities to connect expertise, explore emerging technologies, and develop solutions to today’s most pressing challenges.
We invite members of the Columbia University and SPS communities—as well as external organizations and partners—to join this growing network of innovators, practitioners, and researchers.
Whether you are interested in applied research, industry collaboration, thought leadership, teaching and learning initiatives, student engagement, or emerging AI technologies, we want to hear from you.
Ways to Engage
- Participate in applied research and collaborative projects
- Connect with faculty, students, alumni, and industry experts
- Share ideas, use cases, and areas of expertise
- Explore speaking, mentoring, workshop, and event opportunities
- Partner on innovation initiatives and real-world business challenges
- Contribute to discussions on responsible and ethical AI adoption
- Support experiential learning, capstones, and research initiatives
Through the SPS AI Lab, we aim to foster a dynamic ecosystem that connects academic insight with industry practice—creating meaningful opportunities for discovery, experimentation, and impact. By completing the interest form, you can help us identify opportunities for collaboration and build connections across the Columbia SPS AI community.