Bold curriculum meets hands-on innovation.
Cornell Bowers students don't wait to change the world. They start here — in labs, in classrooms, student clubs, and in the communities they serve.
An education designed for the next frontier of tech.
From foundational theory and AI systems, to purpose-driven projects and research, the Bowers student experience is built to make graduates not just employable today — but indispensable tomorrow.
Cornell Bowers offers a future-ready academic experience in AI, with innovative courses, programs, and tracks designed to empower students to not only learn and develop AI technologies but to lead critical discussions on their ethical, societal, and global impact.
Cornell Bowers’ extensive degree offerings [hyperlink], including bachelor's, master’s, and Ph.D. programs in computer science, information science, statistics and data science, equip students with the tools, research opportunities, and knowledge to shape the future of AI with confidence.
The newly launched AI Minor [hyperlink] offers undergraduates the opportunity to deepen their expertise and broaden their AI skill sets, while a new online AI online summer course [hyperlink]) kickstarts foundational knowledge for those eager to enter this transformative field.
Students have the flexibility to delve into a range of interdisciplinary applications of AI, tackling some of the most exciting and impactful areas where technology meets real-world challenges. Areas include:
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Ethics + Policy
- Robotics
- Accessibility
- Generative AI
- Wearable Tech
- Healthcare, and more.
These areas enable students to merge their passions with AI innovation, addressing important challenges and driving impactful change across industries.
At Cornell Bowers, undergraduates shape their own path by engaging in meaningful research that fuels bold questions and real-world discovery.
Through designing studies, analyzing data, and presenting impactful findings, students gain hands-on experience while collaborating with globally recognized faculty who provide mentorship and inspiration. These opportunities empower students to build valuable skills, drive innovation, and make lasting contributions to the future of their chosen fields.
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Learn about the the Bowers Undergraduate Research Program
Beyond the classroom, student‑led organizations give students the opportunity to turn ideas into hands‑on innovation.
Topics include:
- Generative AI
- App development
- Robotics
- Data science
- UX, and more!
These student-led organizations empower undergraduates to create new technologies, develop impactful solutions, and partner with the community to address real-world challenges.
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Cornell enables student founders to transform ideas into startups.
From alumni networks of successful founders and innovators to incubators and credit-based accelerator programs designed to turn concepts into realities, Cornell offers a launchpad for student entrepreneurs ready to build what’s next.
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Vipin Gunda '25 uses AI to redefine wearable tech.
During his time at Cornell Bowers, Vipin Gunda `25, a former computer science major, used AI to advance wearable tech. His work on wearable devices combined acoustic sensing and machine learning to improve accessibility and transform everyday experiences for people with disabilities.
Cornell AI Initiative
A university-wide effort to advance Cornell’s leadership in research and education in artificial intelligence, while creating, applying, and evaluating AI as a tool across the university — from classrooms and laboratories to clinics and university processes.




