Become an Industry Affiliate
Partner with Columbia Researchers
We work with companies to facilitate interactions that meet mutual research goals.
As a DSI industry affiliate, you are able to connect with faculty and students for research projects, host hiring events, and more benefits.
Connect with Faculty
The University facilitates access to its faculty and researchers affiliated with the Institute. This may include:
- Identification of faculty members of interest for collaboration and facilitation of meetings for up to five company staff members to discuss their research, emerging technologies and trends, no more than once per semester.
- Invitations for affiliate researchers to present research findings to Institute faculty.
- Invitations for company to participate in the annual Affiliates Conference and DSI events.
Connect with Students
As an industry affiliate, you are able to host bespoke events to meet your hiring needs. Possible events include employer info sessions, company site visits, on-campus Interviews, and more.