A purpose-driven, inclusive community committed to developing the knowledge, capabilities, and people needed to forge a better future.
Pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the new space ecosystem, strengthened by a legacy of spacecraft innovation, exploration, systems engineering, and entrepreneurship
Leveraging our expertise in optics, nanofabrication, materials, and information science and technology to create quantum devices, sensors, networks, and systems
Combating climate change by developing new materials and energy sources, improving responses to worsening natural hazards, and increasing environmental sustainability
Leveraging unprecedented volumes of data to make sound decisions, train machines, and decipher broader meaning in the output from artificial intelligence
Devising, reviewing, and applying innovative techniques that empower engineers to solve complex problems and lead in an ever-evolving technological landscape
Transforming industries by using the science of autonomy, enabled by robotics systems, to shape how humans drive cars, pilot spacecraft, design and manufacture products, and more
Driving innovation at the interface between engineering and medicine to improve patient outcomes
Revolutionizing virtually every field by creating new materials, systems, and solutions that address societal needs
In addition to mastering technical skills, every student graduates with hands-on experience and leadership training that empowers them to guide a team, communicate effectively, and tackle global challenges. The college embodies Cornell's founding principle of "...any person...any study" by fostering an inclusive environment where different perspectives drive innovation.
We fuel your journey with personalized academic advising, innovative learning resources, and mentorship to help you thrive. Whether you're seeking research experience, academic guidance, or ways to put your engineering skills into practice, we've built a robust support system designed to help you reach your highest potential.
Cornell faculty bring diverse academic and personal perspectives that cultivate a uniquely collaborative environment. Paired with some of the world’s brightest students, cutting-edge laboratories, and the expertise of dedicated professionals, this dynamic community drives groundbreaking research, entrepreneurial ventures, and exceptional classroom experiences.
Cornell Engineering students don’t just earn a degree — they become part of a lifelong community of innovators and leaders who open doors and inspire success. These accomplished engineers stay deeply connected to Cornell, returning often to mentor students, share industry expertise, and create new opportunities for future generations.
-Robert Henry Thurston, who served as dean of Cornell’s Sibley College of the Mechanic Arts from 1885-1903
Cornell Engineering is rapidly becoming a leader in engineering education research, a field dedicated to designing effective education systems and learning experiences for students. The insights emerging from this work have the potential to redefine engineering education on campus and far outside it.
In 2025, Cornell engineers translated research ideas into real-world impact. Among other advances, they identified a key driver of pancreatic cancer and built the first “microwave brain” on a chip, opening new scientific frontiers in medicine and technology.
An international research expedition involving Cornell has uncovered new details as to why a 2011 earthquake northeast of Japan behaved so unusually as it lifted the seafloor and produced a tsunami that devastated coastal communities.
Researchers discovered that DNA packaging structures called nucleosomes, which have been traditionally seen as roadblocks for gene expression, actually help reduce torsional stress in DNA strands and facilitate genetic information decoding.
