Family Weekend
Friday, October 25th
Engineering Project Teams Open House
1:00-3:30 p.m., Engineering Learning Lab, Upson Hall B10
Cornell Engineering Student Project Teams offer students a unique opportunity to collaboratively solve complex problems while gaining real-world engineering experience. Project Team students have the opportunity to hone leadership and professional skills alongside teammates from across the college and university as members of multidisciplinary, student-run teams. Drop by the Experiential Learning Lab in Upson Hall to see our main build spaces, meet Project Teams staff, and interact with current students to learn about their work.
Engineering Career Center Open House
1:30-3:30 p.m., 201 Carpenter Hall
The Cornell Engineering Career Center believes that the greatest impact arises when career education is integrated in each student’s life from day one as a Cornellian. Come see the Engineering Career Center, meet the staff, and bring any questions you might have.
The Office of Inclusive Excellence Open House
1:00-3:00 p.m., 103G Carpenter Hall (Office of Inclusive Excellence Hub)
The Office of Inclusive Excellence offers wraparound support programs to students at the pre-college, undergraduate, and graduate levels. These programs facilitate the recruitment, development, retention, and success of all members of the engineering community, with a concentration on those from backgrounds historically underserved and underrepresented in engineering. Join us in the new Community Hub space, meet our team of professional and student staff, and share any questions you may have with us about our office and what we do.
Saturday, October 26th
Mid-semester Check-in for Families of First-year Engineering Students
9:00-10:00 a.m., Phillips 101
Join us for a mid-semester check-in. Learn about the academic initiatives that have taken place for first-year students since Orientation and those planned for the remainder of the term. Topics will include faculty advisor meetings, ENGRG 1050: Engineering Seminar, major information sessions, pre-health and study abroad resources, prelim exams, early intervention, and course enrollment for spring. The Senior Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs, the Associate Dean of Student Services, the Director of Advising, and current Engineering students will be available to answer your questions. This session is for parents and families of first-year undergraduates (and is not intended for current students).
Professional Skill Building for Engineers: Dean’s Welcome and Overview
10:30-11:00 a.m., Phillips 101
Lynden Archer, Joseph Silbert Dean of Engineering will welcome and give an overview of Cornell Engineering.
Professional Skill Building for Engineers: Resource Fair
10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Duffield Atrium
Meet and greet with staff and students from Engineering Majors and Programs.
How do Engineering students build professional skills like teamwork and communications? What are examples of experiential learning opportunities inside and outside of the classroom? Join us to learn about how experiences like serving as a peer educator, participating in research, participating in study abroad, or completing an internship can help Engineers be career ready. Participants include Advising, Career, Engineering Learning Initiatives, Project Teams, Selander Leadership Center, as well as some Engineering Majors. This session is for families of all years of Engineering undergraduates (current students welcome to attend!).
Discover Undergraduate Research in Engineering
10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Duffield Atrium
Ever wondered how Engineering students tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges? At this event, you'll get a close look at how undergraduate researchers are advancing engineering by creating new materials, developing complex systems, and making advances in bioengineering and sustainability, and more! Find out how students use research to gain real-world experience and how it can shape their future careers, no matter what field they choose. Join us for a research poster session where Cornell Engineers will show off their projects and discoveries. This session is open to families of all Engineering students, and it’s a great chance to see what the future holds in the world of engineering!
Sunday, October 27th
No College Programming