Systems Engineering at Cornell is internationally recognized as an intellectual powerhouse for advanced theoretical and applied research on complex systems, and has built its reputation using a collaborative, non-bureaucratic culture known for its independent thinkers. The Ezra Systems Scholars Program is where systems research at Cornell comes together. Program participants share different perspectives and collaborate across the entire campus to pursue ideas in areas such as health care, energy, environment, transportation, physical and social infrastructure, defense, finance, food, climate change, and urban systems, among other research interests.
The Program Consists of These Four Elements
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The Ezra Systems Seminar Series
The Ezra Systems Seminar Series invites prominent industry professionals, prestigious researchers, and various other experts from all over the world to speak at Cornell.
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Ezra Systems Visiting Scholars
Ezra Systems Visiting Scholars conduct research at Cornell while gaining access to the intellectual breadth of the university as well as the extensive resources available at this Ivy League institution.
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Ezra Systems Postdoctoral Associates
Ezra Systems Postdoctoral Associates conduct advanced systems research under the guidance of Cornell systems faculty, and author substantial research papers addressing a topic agreed upon by the postdoc and faculty.
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Ezra Systems Executives in Residence
Ezra Systems Executives in Residence come from industry and government, bringing with them the systems-related challenges to solve.