Graduate student reading

For Graduate Students

“I got hooked on technology...The excitement of figuring a complex problem out creates a eureka moment. It’s one of the best moments in life.”

- Robert F. Smith'85

Learn about the office of Diversity Programs in Engineering's (DPE) fellowship and graduate student leadership programs. We host lunch seminars, symposia, holiday receptions, and awards banquets, along with other opportunities for graduate students to connect to a broad, supportive community.

Graduate Student Programs

DPE supports Cornell Engineering graduate students through fellowship programs and professional development opportunities.

Colman Leaders

Colman Inclusive Leadership Program

The Colman Inclusive Leadership Program is an annual event (offered in January) that seeks to enroll up to 40 PhD students for an intensive three-day program focused on providing participants with skills and knowledge that will support their development as inclusive leaders in graduate school and beyond.