Investigate. Innovate. Transform.
Civil and environmental engineering is a people-serving field. As civilization becomes more complex, civil and environmental engineering becomes more interdisciplinary and practitioners need to know about more than just fundamental design and construction principles.
Strategic Areas of Research
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Civil Infrastructure
Innovate new technologies for natural disaster detection and preparedness, and discover new methods for building technologies that are more sustainable and have greater longevity.
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Environmental Engineering
Environmental engineering aims, in part, to obtain an improved understanding of physical, chemical and biological processes occurring in the natural and built environment.
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Engineering Systems and Management
Engineering Systems and Management applies mathematical and scientific principles to the definition, design, development, and operational evaluation of total solutions to a wide variety of engineering problems, including water resources management and transportation systems.
Our Programs
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Civil Engineering
Involves designing, constructing, and maintaining infrastructure like buildings, roads, and bridges. Perfect for those interested in shaping cities and improving the built environment for society.
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Environmental Engineering
Focuses on solving environmental challenges like pollution and water quality. Perfect for those passionate about sustainability and protecting natural resources.
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Smart Cities
Focuses on using technology to enhance urban life through efficient, sustainable solutions. Ideal for those interested in urban planning, technology, and improving quality of life.
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Engineering Management
Combines engineering knowledge with business and leadership skills to manage projects and teams. Ideal for those looking to lead technical teams, optimize processes, and drive innovation in engineering.
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Civil and Environmental Engineering
Designs and builds infrastructure while solving environmental issues. Ideal for those passionate about sustainability, urban planning, and creating resilient communities.
News Highlights
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Congestion pricing improved air quality in NYC and suburbs
Cornell researchers tallied the environmental benefits of New York City’s congestion pricing program and found air pollution dropped by 22% in Manhattan, with additional declines across the city’s five boroughs and surrounding suburbs.
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Grants to support research at nexus of AI, climate science
New grant funding will support eight research projects seeking to reduce AI’s energy use and integrate AI in environmental research.
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Three research teams receive grants
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More Woe for Cursed 102-floor Manhattan Luxury Tower as Resident Tries to Offload Home for 20% Loss
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Reusable nanofiber membrane filters water sustainably
A Cornell research group has developed a cyclodextrin-based fibrous membrane that in lab testing removed approximately 90% of aqueous triclosan, an antibacterial agent that poses a threat to aquatic organisms.
