"It is precisely at times like these that successful institutions seize the moment to define what they value, what they aspire to become, and what investments are needed to realize these aspirations." – Dean Lynden Archer
Priority Research Directions will guide our investments in people, programs, and infrastructure.Impactful Initiatives are a subset of these that present particularly promising opportunities.
"I would found an institution where any person can find instruction in any study." – Ezra Cornell
"We foster and sustain a diverse, engaged, and caring environment where all members feel like they belong, are heard, and can flourish." – Cornell Engineering Core Values
"The powerful perspective of our work is not only the fact that we are open to crossing the boundaries of disciplines, but that we are all open to learning new areas and communicating with each other." – Associate Professor Esteban Gazel