Opportunities for Students
We have compiled opportunities specifically for research and study into the prevention of gun violence. These lists will be regularly updated. Learn about internship, fellowship and job opportunities for graduate students and graduates here. Please direct any specific questions to oji2103@cumc.columbia.edu
Interested in getting involved in the prevention of gun violence via efforts on Columbia’s campus?
The Columbia SURGE Student Initiative is a growing group of Columbia students from across the university, working together to promote evidence-informed awareness and discussion regarding firearm injury prevention. Over the past few years, SURGE students have worked to organize several events around this issue, are taking classes in this field, and have been involved with ongoing research initiatives.
For more information about the SURGE Student Initiative and to express an interest in joining, please contact the Columbia SURGE Program Coordinator, Olivia Isenberg-Landes at: oji2103@cumc.columbia.edu
Gun Violence Action Week
A series of events aimed at bringing awareness to and discussion around gun violence in the United States from an interprofessional lens. Stay tuned for more information on 2024-2025 gun violence action week.
Questions? Please reach out to Olivia Isenberg-Landes, MPH at oji2103A@cumc.columbia.edu for more information about related opportunities.
Gun Violence Action Week (GVAW) 2021
Thank you to speakers and attendees for participating in GVAW that was held October 25th - 29th
A Diverse Panel of Speakers Addressed:
Mental health and gun violence including stigmatization of those with mental health concerns and the rates of suicide in the United States by gun violence. This panel will touch on current trends and potential or current interventions used to curb gun violence
Trauma-informed practices in schools and how these can be applied towards mitigating the effects of gun violence and - possibly - contribute to gun violence prevention in schools. In discussing the importance of intervention at the school-level, a background on the impact of ACEs across an individual’s lifespan will be given
The talking points surrounding gun violence focus on policy and/or the police. This panel will address community-based perspectives on and interventions to effectively prevent gun violence
Speed-networking/professional development session; attendees will have the opportunity to connect and learn more about how they can get involved in gun violence prevention research/advocacy work, challenges of working in the field, and other questions they may have of our panel of experts
A “Stop the Bleed” Training was also provided in-person as part of GVAW 2021!
Past Gun Violence Action Week Events
Thank you for participating in GVAW 2020! Recording of sessions can be found below.
GVAW 2020 - October 5th - From Criminal Justice to Intimate Partner Violence: Intro to Gun Violence
Listen Here: Speakers discuss their work with gun violence and the criminal legal system, and intimate partner violence.
GVAW 2020 - October 7th - Panel and Group Discussions on Gun Access, Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Listen Here: Learn about the intersections of mental health, gun access and suicide prevention.
GVAW 2020 - October 8th - Community Organizing Workshop
Listen Here: A workshop by community organizations and partners about gun violence prevention efforts in NYC and across the country.
GVAW 2020 - October 9th - Gun Politics & Policy
Listen Here: Learn about gun politics and policy.