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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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Engineering design course takes aim at spotted lanternflies
Nearly 200 Cornell Duffield Engineering students exhibited handheld scrapers for insect egg masses, automated vineyard net-lifting systems, and even early-stage mechanical sorters designed to separate invasive spotted lanternflies from harvested grapes.
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New understanding of insect flight points way to stable flapping-wing robots
Researchers created a computational model that shows the effect of insects’ morphology on stabilizing their flight, which could provide a blueprint for designing flapping-wing robots.
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Ten inducted into Bouchet Honor Society
Ten doctoral candidates were inducted into the Cornell Chapter of the Bouchet Graduate Honor Society, which recognizes outstanding scholarly achievement and service in doctoral education.
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 – 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…
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Mechanical Engineering M.Eng. Virtual Info Session – May 12
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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Aerospace Engineering Distance Learning M.Eng. Virtual Info Session – May 13
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…
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Mechanical Engineering Distance Learning M.Eng. Virtual Info Session – May 13
Register Now Cornell’s Distance Learning Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Mechanical Engineering is built for engineers who want to expand technical depth, apply skills immediately, and advance…