Developing and guiding positive change through inquiry, invention, and innovation.
We recognized early — and with conviction — that computing and information technologies would profoundly reshape our world. This discernment guides the selection and qualities of our College leaders: scholars, educators, and administrators who exemplify the mission and values of our community.
Meet the Dean
Cornell Bowers has a remarkable legacy of excellence and collaboration. I'm excited to help shape its next chapter by working together to spark innovation and strengthen our research and education missions.
Sorin Lerner
Dean of Cornell Bowers
Dean of Cornell Bowers
Chairs
Scholars driving departmental excellence through faculty development, curricular innovation, and collaboration with College leadership.
Lorenzo Alvisi
Tisch University Professor of Computer Science, Chair of the Department of Computer Science
Lorenzo Alvisi
Tisch University Professor of Computer Science, Chair of the Department of Computer Science
James Booth
Professor of Statistics and Data Science, Department Chair
James Booth
Professor of Statistics and Data Science, Department Chair
Contact
jim.booth@cornell.edu
David Mimno
Professor of Information Science, Department Chair
David Mimno
Professor of Information Science, Department Chair
Associate Deans
Visionaries focused on advancing academic excellence, fostering innovation, and guiding the strategic growth of the college.
Larry Blume
Professor of Information Science, Distinguished Arts & Sciences Professor of Economics, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Cornell Bowers
Larry Blume
Professor of Information Science, Distinguished Arts & Sciences Professor of Economics, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Cornell Bowers
Claire Cardie
John C. Ford Professor of Engineering in the Departments of Computer Science and Information Science, Associate Dean for Education
Claire Cardie
John C. Ford Professor of Engineering in the Departments of Computer Science and Information Science, Associate Dean for Education
Steve Marschner
Professor of Computer Science, Associate Dean for Research
Steve Marschner
Professor of Computer Science, Associate Dean for Research
Contact
srm@cs.cornell.edu
Kellie Page
Associate Dean, Administration and Finance
Kellie Page
Associate Dean, Administration and Finance
Contact
kap33@cornell.edu
Hakim Weatherspoon
Associate Dean for Belonging at Bowers, Professor of Computer Science
Hakim Weatherspoon
Associate Dean for Belonging at Bowers, Professor of Computer Science
Directors
Leaders who oversee key academic programs, research initiatives, and departmental growth — advancing the College’s mission.
Laura Batten
Director of Strategic Partnerships
Laura Batten
Director of Strategic Partnerships
Contact
laura.batten@cornell.edu
Elizabeth Estabrook
Interim Senior Director of Administration for the Departments of Computer Science and Information Science
Elizabeth Estabrook
Interim Senior Director of Administration for the Departments of Computer Science and Information Science
Contact
ee54@cornell.edu
Yl Guanchez
Director of Budget and Finance
Yl Guanchez
Director of Budget and Finance
Contact
yg77@cornell.edu
Haym Hirsh
Professor of Computer Science, Director of MEng Program
Donna Holzbaur
Director of Administration for Statistics and Data Science
Donna Holzbaur
Director of Administration for Statistics and Data Science
Contact
Dlh278@cornell.edu
Carrie Irwin
Director of Human Resources
Carrie Irwin
Director of Human Resources
Contact
cmi28@cornell.edu
Ingrid Jensen
Director, Student Services
Ingrid Jensen
Director, Student Services
Contact
imj8@cornell.edu
Andrew Myers
Professor of Computer Science, Class of 1912 Professor of Engineering, Director of Graduate Studies
Andrew Myers
Professor of Computer Science, Class of 1912 Professor of Engineering, Director of Graduate Studies
Melissa Osgood
Assistant Dean for Communications
Melissa Osgood
Assistant Dean for Communications
Contact
mmo59@cornell.edu
Dr. LeeAnn Roberts
Director for Belonging at Bowers; Advisor for Queery, URMC, and WIC
Dr. LeeAnn Roberts
Director for Belonging at Bowers; Advisor for Queery, URMC, and WIC
Contact
leeann.roberts@cornell.edu
Mike Swartwout
Director of Facilities and Operations
Mike Swartwout
Director of Facilities and Operations
Contact
mls227@cornell.edu
Claudia Wojcinski
Director of the Sponsored Research Admin Center (SRAC)
Claudia Wojcinski
Director of the Sponsored Research Admin Center (SRAC)
Contact
crw1@cornell.edu
Scott Yoest
Senior Director
Scott Yoest
Senior Director
Contact
scott.k.yoest@cornell.edu