$25M endowment to advance experiential learning in Duffield Engineering | Cornell Chronicle

"The creation of an endowment that provides stable, robust levels of support for experiential learning in all of its forms has been a high priority for our college for many years. This endowment recognizes just how central experiential learning is to a Duffield Engineering education. It also signals our intention to continually invest in developing new frameworks that facilitate learning for future students."

"Our Learning Studios have transformed our curriculum, immersing our students with real engineering systems, creating an engaging and exciting learning environment that meaningfully enhances students' educational experience and real-world preparedness. We are excited to build on our existing learning studios and expand this endeavor to help colleagues throughout Duffield Engineering."

Cornell University's Duffield College of Engineering has established a $25 million endowment dedicated to experiential learning, representing the first public disclosure of how funds from David Duffield's record $371.5 million gift will be utilized. This endowment provides sustained support for undergraduate participation in student project teams, research laboratories, technology development, and hands-on learning activities. Initial funding will support Student Project Teams, inclusive excellence initiatives, external collaboration programming, and innovative Learning Studio models in the Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. The endowment reflects the college's commitment to experiential learning as central to engineering education and signals investment in developing new educational frameworks for future students.

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