For Graduate Students

“I got hooked on technology...The excitement of figuring a complex problem out creates a eureka moment. It’s one of the best moments in life.”

- Robert F. Smith'85

Learn about Office of Inclusive Excellence fellowship and graduate student leadership programs. We host lunch seminars, symposia, holiday receptions, and awards banquets, along with other opportunities for graduate students to connect to a broad, supportive community.

Graduate Student Programs

The Office of Inclusive Excellence supports Cornell Engineering graduate students through fellowship programs and professional development opportunities.

Diversity Fellowship Programs

The Office of Inclusive Excellence oversees diversity fellowship programs within Cornell Engineering, including the Sloan and Colman Fellowships, as well as the GEM Fellowship.

Colman Inclusive Leadership Program

The Colman Inclusive Leadership Program is an annual event (offered in January) that seeks to enroll up to 40 Ph.D. students for an intensive three-day program focused on providing participants with skills and knowledge that will support their development as inclusive leaders in graduate school and beyond.