A purpose-driven, inclusive community committed to developing the knowledge, capabilities, and people needed to forge a better future.
Combating climate change by developing new materials and energy sources, improving responses to worsening natural hazards, and increasing environmental sustainability
Pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the new space ecosystem, strengthened by a legacy of spacecraft innovation, exploration, systems engineering, and entrepreneurship
Devising, reviewing, and applying innovative techniques that empower engineers to solve complex problems and lead in an ever-evolving technological landscape
Leveraging our expertise in optics, nanofabrication, materials, and information science and technology to create quantum devices, sensors, networks, and systems
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
Revolutionizing virtually every field by creating new materials, systems, and solutions that address societal needs
Leveraging unprecedented volumes of data to make sound decisions, train machines, and decipher broader meaning in the output from artificial intelligence
Driving innovation at the interface between engineering and medicine to improve patient outcomes
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.
Duffield 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
Duffield Engineering is establishing the Cornell David A. Duffield Engineering Education Research Institute, positioning the college as a leader in the development, evaluation and implementation of knowledge about how to effectively educate engineers.
Gwendolyn Minogue’s journey through Cornell’s M.Eng. program in chemical engineering highlights how an interdisciplinary education can connect engineering, sustainability, data science and finance while empowering students to pursue unexpected career paths.
Duffield Engineering graduate Priya Abiram ’25 is working toward a future where space travel is designed to support all bodies.
