The most tangible thing I gained from pursuing my M. Eng in MAE was being able to skip over the rank of Associate Engineer and start my current role as a full Engineer, which came with a higher starting salary.
— Todd Kirchhoff
M.Eng. Student Culture in MAE
Who are we?
In the Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, we are breaking stereotypes, expectations, and boundaries to solve the world's biggest problems.
We don’t just train engineers. We foster engineering leaders and entrepreneurs who will tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time - from engineering new and better manufacturing materials to developing sustainable and innovative solutions to climate change.
Meet Some of Our Students
An entrepreneurial spirit connected Joaquin Jerez M.Eng. ’20, Leo Andriuk M.Eng. ’20, and Max Kester B.S. ’20 which led to the conception of the drone project they worked on throughout their M.Eng. program.
Meet Some of Our Students
Benito De Leon ’19, M.Eng. ’20 decided to stay at Cornell for an M.Eng. in Aerospace Engineering to continue his studies and to dive deeper into his specific interests. He focused on two major fields - additive manufacturing and engineering simulations. “During my M.Eng. I have been able to take specialized classes in both of these subjects, and combine them for my capstone project,” says De Leon.
Meet Some of Our Students
Sam Feibel ’20, M.Eng. ’20 received his M.Eng. in Aerospace Engineering which helped him transition from a physics undergrad with skills in aerospace to an aerospace engineer with a background in physics. His M.Eng. has allowed him to take specific classes that will directly pertain to the work he hopes to accomplish.
Diversity and Inclusion in the Sibley School
In the Sibley School, we are dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for our students, faculty, and staff. In the College of Engineering and the Sibley School, we strive to live out Ezra Cornell’s vision of “any person, any study.”
As Dean Archer states, "we know that there is great strength in diversity and great reward in asking questions nobody has asked before. We honor our past and at the same time understand the need to do new things in new ways. Ezra Cornell wanted to break away from the educational norms of the past. In that same spirit, Cornell Engineering continues to break new ground in what we study and in how we study it."
Hear more about our community from those that know it best - our students, alumni, and faculty.
Highlights of the Student Experience
- Flexible coursework and project
- Project-oriented program enhances engineering skills and gives real-world experience
- Industry connections that lead to job opportunities & higher starting salaries
- World-class faculty and facilities
- A lifelong connection to one of the largest alumni networks in the world
The most valuable aspect of my M.Eng. experience has been the opportunity to pursue research in the field of my interest. This summer, I am interning with Proterra and with my M. Eng. research, I have the opportunity to study these electric buses before I even begin my internship!
— Kayla Keriazes