Columbia University Earth Institute
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The Columbia University Earth Institute is a research organization at Columbia University dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary studies and solutions related to climate change, sustainable development, and the Earth's systems.
All labels observed (4)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Columbia University Earth Institute canonical | 2 |
| Columbia Climate School | 1 |
| Earth Institute (historical unit at Columbia University) | 1 |
| Earth Institute at Columbia University | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T3918911 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Columbia University Earth Institute Context triple: [Goddard Institute for Space Studies, affiliation, Columbia University Earth Institute]
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A.
Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory
Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory is Columbia University’s renowned earth science research center, specializing in the study of the planet’s oceans, atmosphere, geology, and climate.
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B.
Yale School of the Environment
Yale School of the Environment is a graduate professional school at Yale University specializing in environmental science, policy, and management education and research.
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C.
Richard Gilder Graduate School
Richard Gilder Graduate School is a specialized graduate institution in New York City offering advanced degrees and research training in fields such as comparative biology and paleontology, closely integrated with the scientific resources of the American Museum of Natural History.
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D.
Columbia Global Centers
Columbia Global Centers is an international network of regional hubs that supports Columbia University’s global research, teaching, and collaboration initiatives around the world.
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E.
Columbia University
Columbia University is an Ivy League research university renowned for its rigorous academics and influential role in scholarship, journalism, and public affairs.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Columbia University Earth Institute Target entity description: The Columbia University Earth Institute is a research organization at Columbia University dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary studies and solutions related to climate change, sustainable development, and the Earth's systems.
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A.
Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory
Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory is Columbia University’s renowned earth science research center, specializing in the study of the planet’s oceans, atmosphere, geology, and climate.
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B.
Yale School of the Environment
Yale School of the Environment is a graduate professional school at Yale University specializing in environmental science, policy, and management education and research.
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C.
Richard Gilder Graduate School
Richard Gilder Graduate School is a specialized graduate institution in New York City offering advanced degrees and research training in fields such as comparative biology and paleontology, closely integrated with the scientific resources of the American Museum of Natural History.
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D.
Columbia Global Centers
Columbia Global Centers is an international network of regional hubs that supports Columbia University’s global research, teaching, and collaboration initiatives around the world.
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E.
Columbia University
Columbia University is an Ivy League research university renowned for its rigorous academics and influential role in scholarship, journalism, and public affairs.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
academic research center
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research institute ⓘ |
| affiliatedWith | Columbia University ⓘ |
| collaboratesWith |
Columbia Climate School
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Columbia University Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory ⓘ
linked to:
Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory
Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health ⓘ Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs ⓘ
linked to:
Columbia University
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| country |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| employs |
faculty
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graduate students ⓘ postdoctoral researchers ⓘ researchers ⓘ |
| fieldOfWork |
Earth sciences
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climate science ⓘ development studies ⓘ environmental science ⓘ sustainability science ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
Earth systems
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climate change ⓘ climate policy ⓘ disaster risk reduction ⓘ environmental policy ⓘ environmental sustainability ⓘ global development ⓘ natural resources management ⓘ public health and environment ⓘ sustainable development ⓘ urban sustainability ⓘ |
| hasAcademicProgram |
climate and society programs
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environmental science programs ⓘ sustainable development education programs ⓘ |
| hasMission |
advance sustainable development
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develop practical solutions to climate change ⓘ inform public policy on environment and development ⓘ integrate knowledge of Earth systems with social sciences and policy ⓘ |
| languageOfWork | English ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Columbia University
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Manhattan ⓘ New York ⓘ New York City ⓘ |
| offers |
policy outreach
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public events on climate and sustainability ⓘ research opportunities for students ⓘ |
| usesMethod |
applied research
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data analysis ⓘ field research ⓘ interdisciplinary research ⓘ policy analysis ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
The pipeline generated the facts above by prompting gpt-5.1 with this entity's name + description and the instruction below.
Instruction
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Input
Subject: Columbia University Earth Institute Description of subject: The Columbia University Earth Institute is a research organization at Columbia University dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary studies and solutions related to climate change, sustainable development, and the Earth's systems.
Referenced by (5)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: Columbia University Earth Institute
linked to: Columbia University Earth Institute
Columbia University Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
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collaboratesWith
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Earth Institute (historical unit at Columbia University)
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linked to: Columbia University Earth Institute