Prospective Students

At the Mailman School, research, teaching, and service are inextricably linked. As new ideas, issues, and data emerge in the real world, faculty members bring their extensive first-hand knowledge into the classroom, creating a dynamic learning environment for students. This real-time learning is manifested in the ongoing refinement of course material, the incorporation of fieldwork into classroom discussions, and the utilization of technology to explore virtual public health challenges in the classroom.

Advanced Learning Tools

Simulations of public health crises are vital in preparing students to respond effectively to actual events. Epiville, an online learning tool developed by faculty in the Department of Epidemiology in collaboration with Columbia’s Center for New Media Teaching and Learning, is a virtual town where public health emergencies arise often and unexpectedly. Those enrolled in Principles of Epidemiology, a core course for MPH students, use the Web-based program to work their way through a series of exercises designed to help them master real-life challenges, such as the outbreak of disease and other natural and man-made disasters.