The Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science is boldly charting a course for the future, driven by a commitment both to develop state-of-the-art computing and information technologies and to study and understand the societal and human impact of these technologies. Our three distinguished departments—Computer Science, Information Science, and Statistics and Data Science—have top-ranked programs and acclaimed research. This structure fuels fruitful collaboration across disciplines, positioning Cornell as a leader at the intersection of computing and society.

The college’s academic footprint extends well beyond the university’s Ithaca campus. Cornell Bowers retains ties in New York City with Cornell Tech and partnerships with Weill Cornell Medicine—creating a powerful technology ecosystem that is unique in higher education.

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Students collaborate during a project work session at Cornell Bowers.
Students collaborate during a project work session at Cornell Bowers.
The distinctive architectural canopy of Gates Hall's Plaza creates an inviting outdoor gathering space at the heart of Cornell's campus.
The distinctive architectural canopy of Gates Hall’s Plaza creates an inviting outdoor gathering space at the heart of Cornell’s campus. Photo: Rachel Philipson
Gates Hall is central to Cornell Bowers’ community – and a favorite hangout spot on campus.
Gates Hall is central to Cornell Bowers’ community – and a favorite hangout spot on campus. Photo: Rachel Philipson
Students work on the plaza outside Gates Hall.
Students work on the plaza outside Gates Hall.

In  the past, gifts to the Cornell Bowers Innovation Fund (Annual Fund) have supported:

Future priorities for the Cornell Bowers Innovation Fund (Annual Fund) include:

How Cornell Bowers would use future gifts at the following levels:

  • $1,500will enable a Cornell Bowers student to attend a career-shaping conference like the Grace Hopper Celebration or Tapia Conference.
  • $3,000will support student participation in undergraduate project teams, which provide unique opportunities to collaborate with teammates from across the university while earning academic credit.
  • $5,500will provide full funding for a rising sophomore to participate in CSMore, a three-week summer program that strengthens computer science fundamentals and fosters peer connections through collaborative projects.
  • $8,500will fully support one student’s BURE experiences in the 10-week summer session.
  • $10,000will bolster faculty start-up funding, allowing the dean to offer more competitive packages to strategically important faculty hires.

Message from the interim dean

Thorsten Joachims Interim Dean, Cornell Bowers CIS in Gates Hall.

“Our innovation fund serves as a catalyst for immediate action and strategic growth. Whether it’s creating immersive learning opportunities for students or providing faculty with resources for research in fields like AI and robotics, these contributions fuel our ability to move quickly and decisively. Every gift to Cornell Bowers Innovation Fund strengthens our academic ecosystem, creating ripple effects that benefit faculty, students, and ultimately, society.”
—Thorsten Joachims, Interim Dean of Cornell Bowers and Jacob Gould Schurman Professor of Computer Science and Information Science

Contact

Connect with us to learn more about ways to give to the Cornell Bowers Computing and Information Science Innovation Fund (Annual Fund) by emailing the development team at aad-office@cis.cornell.edu.

Every dollar adds up

We can do so much more with your support this year—and every year.

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