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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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Handle with care: Soft robot gripper picks ripe fruit without bruising
Cornell researchers used stretchable fiber-optic sensors to create a soft robot gripper that can predict the ripeness of strawberries by touch, then pick them without causing any damage.
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$25M endowment to advance experiential learning in Duffield Engineering
The funding will provide long-term support to programs that provide undergraduates with opportunities to participate on project teams, join research labs, develop and evaluate innovative technologies, and benefit from other hands-on learning activities.
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A new era begins in Upson Hall: Autodesk Design and Make Space takes shape
Big changes are underway in Upson Hall as the Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering embarks on a major transformation of its machine shop into the cutting-edge Autodesk Design and Make Space – an ambitious reimagining made possible through a $4.3 million gift from Autodesk, one of the world’s leading software companies.
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Bringing AI into the mechanical engineering curriculum at Cornell
the Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering is building a curriculum that ensures its mechanical and aerospace engineers graduate fluent in the tools and mindsets that will guide the next era of the discipline.
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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Engineering Undergraduate Research Poster Session
The Office of Inclusive Excellence and the Engineering Communications Program invite the Cornell Duffield Engineering community to celebrate undergraduate research at the annual Duffield Engineering U…
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MAE Colloquium: Xiang Yang (Penn State)
The engineering turbulence problem and a log(Re) data-driven multi-fidelity solution In fluid engineering, the turbulence problem often refers to the challenge of achieving cost-effective yet accurate…
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MAE Colloquium: Bradley Keller, M.D. (Cincinnati Children’s)
The Broad Developmental and Clinical Landscape of Congenital Heart Disease Represented by Tetralogy of Fallot Congenital heart disease (CHD) affects 1 in 100 children globally and while great progress…
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Aerospace Engineering M.Eng. Virtual Info Session – May 12
Register Now Explore how Cornell’s Master of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering can help accelerate your career. Our one-year, flexible program allows students to build a curriculum aligned wi…