We Embrace Undergraduate Research
Faculty and students, including undergraduates, perform high-impact, fundamental research that centers and highlights the importance of materials science in society today.
Receive Hands-On Preparation for Industrial Careers
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Opportunities for Practical Engineering Design and Prototyping
30% of our majors are on a Cornell engineering project team, such as Concrete Canoe, Aqua Clara and CUAir
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Coop or Summer Internship Experiences
45% of our students take internships at companies before graduation.
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Team-Based Class Projects Relevant to Industry
Our capstone design course and capstone laboratory course engage students with challenges facing current engineering problems.
Contact Us
We know you have questions, reach out to us one-on-one, we’d love to hear from you!
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Director of Undergraduate Studies
Michael Thompson
Dwight C. Baum Professor in Engineering
Bard Hall, Room 328
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Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies
Christopher “Kit” Umbach
Professor
Tang Hall, Room 114
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Undergraduate Student Services Coordinator
Michele Conrad
Bard Hall, Room 210A
607-255-9159
mmc2@cornell.edu