Research Discipline/Bio
Renda Sun is a doctoral student in Science Education at Teachers College, Columbia University, where his research explores the integration of generative AI into climate change education. He serves as a research associate at both the Center for Sustainable Futures (CSF) and the Development, Ecopsychology, & Wellness (Dew) Lab at Teachers College. He is also a Global Thought Leadership Fellow, jointly supported by Columbia University and UNICEF.
Beyond Columbia, Renda is a research fellow at the International Centre for UNESCO ASPnet (ICUA), promoting youth engagement in sustainable development across global communities. He also collaborates with Cornell University’s Civic Ecology Lab as a course coordinator and teaching assistant, supporting large-scale MOOCs on climate change, environmental, and nature education that reach thousands of learners worldwide.
Educational Background
Master of Arts, Environmental Conservation Education, New York University, 2024
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning, UC Davis, 2022
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, UC Davis, 2022
Last Updated: Oct 31, 2025