The Food for Humanity Initiative prepares students to tackle complex food systems challenges through experiential research, rigorous coursework, and hands-on learning opportunities. Our approach integrates climate science with practical skills—students don't just study food systems, they build operational tools, analyze real supply networks, and implement sustainable infrastructure projects.
Academic Programs
The Master of Science in Climate offers students specialized training through the Climate & Food Systems Advanced Certificate, an 18-credit program embedded in the MS degree. Students gain a foundational understanding of food systems, learn about domestic and international food and climate policy processes, explore how climate adaptation pathways affect food security, and develop applied analytical skills to address real-world challenges. The certificate prepares graduates for positions in international organizations, federal agencies, nonprofits, and innovative startups working at the intersection of climate and food systems.
Core courses include Food Systems and Climate Interactions, Spatial Analysis of Food Security, Global Food Trade & Climate Related Food System Shocks, and Methods for Food System Analysis, complemented by electives in water governance, climate decision-making, agriculture resilience, and more.
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Current Courses
Our faculty teach courses addressing food security through spatial analysis, global trade dynamics, sustainable food systems design, and applied quantitative methods. Courses combine theoretical frameworks with practical application—students work on real food security questions using climate forecasts, network analysis, remote sensing, and field data.
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Research Opportunities
F4H offers research assistantships across our three pillars—Network Science, Operational Intelligence & Forecasting, and Living Lab. Students contribute to operational platforms serving humanitarian organizations, analyze global food trade vulnerabilities, develop AI systems for sustainable agriculture, and implement circular food system projects spanning campus and city scales. These positions provide competitive compensation while building skills that prepare students for careers addressing climate and food security challenges.