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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The robots are here. And they mean business.
In this week’s episode of Research Matters, Cornell professor Robert Shepherd explores a radically reimagined future of robotics – one built not from bolts and steel, but from living tissues, fungal networks and soft, 3D-printed materials.
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Students’ Baja Racing team roars to series of victories
To build a winning off-road car, the student-led Baja Racing team built on the legacy and lessons of those who came before them.
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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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Aerospace Engineering M.Eng. Virtual Info Session – April 14
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…
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Mechanical Engineering M.Eng. Virtual Info Session – April 14
Register Now Explore how Cornell’s Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering can help accelerate your career. Our one-year, flexible program allows students to build a curriculum aligned w…
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MAE Colloquium: Zack Cordero (MIT)
Advanced Materials and Manufacturing for Rapidly Reusable Rockets High-performance reusable rocket engines recently developed by SpaceX and Blue Origin, and newer ones in development for low-cost heav…
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Aerospace Engineering Distance Learning M.Eng. Virtual Info Session – April 15
Register Now Whether you’re a newly hired engineer or an experienced professional looking to advance in your career, this session will help you explore how the Aerospace Engineering Master of En…