Imagine. Design. Create.
Real innovation comes from the marriage of deep technical knowledge with creative imagination. Our programs nurture both the mind and the imagination. We accelerate discovery to make impactful and lasting changes, and we foster engineering leaders and entrepreneurs who will go on to solve the world’s biggest problems.
News Highlights
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![AVS US staff perform a solar illumination test on a CubeSat in preparation for launch aboard the SpaceX Falcon 9 Transporter 14 rideshare rocket, as part of the UND ROADS mission.]()
Cornell helps local company bring space docking tech to orbit
With support from Cornell’s research and testing facilities, deep-tech company AVS US – with facilities just outside Ithaca – successfully launched two spacecraft aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on June 23
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![The soft-robotic leaf gripper injects leaves with sensors that help it detect and communicate with its environment.]()
Soft robotic gripper injects leaves with precision
Cornell researchers have developed a soft robotic device that gently grips and injects living plant leaves with sensors that help it detect and communicate with its environment. The robot can also inject genetic material into the leaves.
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Biodegradable ‘heat bombs’ safely target specific cells
Cornell researchers developed a new way to safely heat up specific areas inside the body by using biodegradable polymers that contain tiny water pockets, a technology that could lead to precise and noninvasive diagnostics and therapeutics.
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![Doctoral student Joshua Umansky-Castro and Verena Padres ’26 work on components for the Sailing to the Stars project, which will be tested aboard the International Space Station.]()
Student-designed technology bound for space station
A pair of student-led projects that feature small, low-cost satellites and light sails are headed to the International Space Station for testing.
Our Degree Programs
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Mechanical Engineering
Involves the design and analysis of machines, engines, and systems. Perfect for those fascinated by motion, energy, and innovative mechanical solutions.
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Aerospace Engineering
Involves designing and testing aircraft and spacecraft. It’s ideal for those excited by flight, space exploration, and advancing technologies in propulsion and aerodynamics.
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Applied Mathematics
Uses math to solve real-world problems in science and engineering. Ideal for those who enjoy mathematical modeling and want to apply theory to practical issues.
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Theoretical and Applied Mechanics
Explores the principles of motion and forces in engineering systems. Great for those who want to innovate in fields like aerospace, robotics, or structural design.
Strategic Research Areas
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Advanced Manufacturing and Materials
Material design through understanding how nano, micro, and/or mesoscale mechanisms result in macroscale properties.
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Biomechanics and Mechanobiology
Investigating the role of mechanical forces in physiological and disease processes.
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Bioengineering and Healthcare
Technology research translated to biomedical applications, such as early cancer detection, immunology treatments, and global and mobile health.
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Energy and Sustainability
Developing new energy sources and technologies that benefit the environment and economy, and helping to implement those technologies.
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Robotics and Autonomy
Robotics at Cornell spans various subareas, including perception, control, learning, planning, and human-robot interaction.
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Space Science and Engineering
Satellite systems design, space “weather”, solar geo-engineering, space-system design, cubesats, optical and radar satellites for remote sensing, and methods and tools for the detection of extrasolar planets.
Upcoming Events
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Lunch & Learn Summer Series : Robert Newman
Leading Through Uncertainty w/ Prof. Robert Newman Robert Newman’s teaching focuses on developing critical skills for leadership, including emotional intelligence, individual and team behavior, …
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Lunch & Learn Summer Series: Dirk Swart
What is Your Innovator Type? w/ Prof. Dirk Swart Being a successful innovator requires outcompeting other often very similar ideas. You can only do this if you bring ALL your strengths to bear within …
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Engineering Management M.Eng. On-campus Information Session
Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? Join us for an informative and interactive session about the Master of Engineering in Engineering Management on-campus degree program. …
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Young Researchers Workshop 2025
The School of Operations Research and Information Engineering is holding a two-day workshop October 8-10, featuring young scholars from different institutions doing exciting work in the broad area of …
