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Are smart cities safer and more resilient in dealing with the pandemic? How has this crisis impacted the global debate on big data collection and use vs. privacy protection? This conference delved into the concrete impact of digital technologies in COVID-19 mitigation and explored their potential to boost ambitious urban recovery strategies.

This discussion was part of the Reimagining Cities series, co-organized by Sciences Po Paris School of International Affairs and Columbia Undergraduate Programs in Paris. Co-sponsored by the Alliance Program and Urban Flag

In the face of the pandemic, Séverine Martin, Director of Undergraduate Global Engagement | Paris, creates new opportunities for Columbia students in France.

Paris Center Director Brunhilde Biebuyck and Operations Manager Krista Faurie reflect on the pandemic's impact on Reid Hall.

Shannon Marquez, Dean of Undergraduate Global Engagement, reflects on the transformation of study abroad programs as a result of Covid-19.

Florian Grosset, PhD student in Sustainable Development with SIPA, shares his experience of the UIIS program in Paris during the pandemic.

Emmanuel Kattan, Director of the Alliance Program, looks back on recent collaborations with the Paris Center.

Panelists explored the health inequities that persist among the LGBT community and how public policies can – and should – help address that gap.

In this Issue of our Monthly Newsletter, we shout out the participants who have had exceptional attendance throughout the program, share a few artifacts from Module 3, hear from Youssef Cherif on the relationship between Tunisia and Columbia University, and highlight participants through our ongoing Participant Profiles section.