Belonging at Bowers

Collaboration fuels innovation.

At Cornell Bowers, we know that progress doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens when people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences come together with curiosity, respect, and a shared commitment to something bigger than themselves. You belong here.

Hakim Weatherspoon
Associate Dean for Belonging at Bowers

Inside the College

“any person . . . any study”

As a university founded to be a place where “…any person can find instruction…,” Cornell values diversity and inclusion, and strives to be a welcoming, caring, and equitable community where students, faculty, and staff with different backgrounds, perspectives, abilities, and experiences can learn, innovate, and work.

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Broad Community Impact

1k

students participate in programs, events, and services

60

companies and partners we work with to advance our mission

10

unit-run programs to foster inclusion and excellence in tech

84%

percentage of staff who recommend Bowers as a good place to work

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Advancing students’ careers in tech fields

Through research, entrepreneurship, and experiential learning team projects, the two-year program encourages participants to grow their network and prepare for the next stage in their academic journey.

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A summer of cutting-edge research

BURE Next offers undergraduates a 10-week summer research experience in computing fields.

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Broadening participation in computer science

CSMore is a summer program for rising sophomores. Through interactive learning, research, and professional development opportunities, it helps to strengthen undergraduate participation in the field of computer science.

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Celebrating the Cornell Bowers community

Hosted annually, the Belonging at Bowers Awards celebrates the outstanding achievements of faculty, staff, students, alumni, community leaders, and corporate partners who have positively impacted the field of technology.

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Connecting students with college leadership

Dinner with the Deans+ provides undergraduates, professionals, and doctoral students an opportunity to engage with the college leaders and faculty members.

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Supporting doctoral scholars in computing

Through workshops, resources, and various networking opportunities, EngageLEAP aims to support the academic, professional, and personal development of doctoral students at Cornell Bowers.

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Preparing leaders for an equitable tech future

The Cornell Summer School hosts the Social Impact program to foster a strong cohort of young researchers who are interested in becoming future faculty members. Graduate students at any stage from a variety of disciplines are invited to attend.

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Inspiring students to explore careers in research

Through hands-on research and lectures, the weeklong immersive workshop aims to inspire underrepresented students to pursue graduate studies in tech fields such as computing and information science.

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Empowering future tech leaders in Africa

Through programming contests and career guidance, Code Afrique connects science-minded African students with computer science education and pathways to international study.

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Fostering alumni connections

Network with experienced alumni who share their personal and professional journeys in small-group discussions. Students receive career guidance, mentorship, and strategies for academic and professional development.

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