Experience and Employment for Students

Whether you choose to participate in undergraduate research, a student project team, the cooperative education program or internships in industry, experiencing engineering in a hands-on environment will enhance your experience, expand your résumé, and help you identify areas of interest to fine-tune your curriculum.

Experience

Career Center

There are many options when it comes to getting industry experience. You could conduct research, complete an internship or join the cooperative education program, to name a few. 

To discuss which experience is the right fit for you, attend drop-in hours in the Engineering Career Center.

The New York Space Grant Consortium

The New York Space Grant Consortium is a NASA-funded program led by the Sibley School that aims to support education and outreach of space-related research and events in the state of New York. The program provides funding for students in the form of opportunity grants and internships at NASA centers and affiliate aerospace companies across NY.

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Employment

For questions about Job Search Strategies, Career Fair Preparation, Interviewing and more please contact the Cornell Engineering Career Center. They offer a wide array of services including drop-in hours, pre-semester programs, resume and cover letter critiques (for undergraduates only) and more. 

Engineering Career Center