Cornell Master of Engineering Programs

Alumni Spotlight: Ryan Gangadin
Employer: Junior Civil Engineer at Village of Scarsdale
Program: Cornell Civil & Environmental Engineering

How do the skills you learned at Cornell best serve you in your role today?

"One of the major skills I learned was how to communicate with a team on projects. In my job, there are internal and external parties that you have to juggle to progress on infrastructure goals. Communicating between everyone is crucial to finding the optimal solution."

Why would you recommend your program to others?

"I would recommend civil engineering for a myriad of reasons. The civil engineering program actually prepared me for the working world. While I took the standard design classes for steel, concrete, and wood, my classes were structured as if I was working in a firm. Class projects simulated working on a team, pulling from published industry standards, communicating with clients, and using computer applications that civil engineers use to deliver infrastructure plans."

Any advice for students who are entering into their next semester?

"It's only natural to start focusing on the finish line. However, don’t get too caught up in the end result, stay grounded in the process that got you here. Time management cannot be overstated, and I strongly encourage students to learn how to use their time wisely. It can make all the difference in helping students grow."

Congratulations to all Master of Engineering graduates! 🐻 🎉

You did it! Today is the day you’ve worked so hard for, a time to celebrate your dedication, achievements, and bright future ahead. Your time at Cornell has prepared you to lead and make an impact far beyond the classroom.

Wishing you all nothing but continued success and endless opportunities in the next chapter. Way to go! !

Look who stopped by The Cornell Store 🤩🐻

Our staff were so honored to welcome Jane Lynch, MFA ’84 — Golden Globe winner, five-time Emmy Award winner, and Cornell’s 2026 Senior Convocation speaker 🎓🐻✨

Welcome back to campus, Jane! 🎉

Check out the latest edition of our Spring Semester Newsletter! 🐻📫

It’s filled with updates on the Cornell Master of Engineering program, featuring M.Eng. project highlights, inspiring student and alumni spotlights, and much more!

M.Eng. Spring 2026 Newsletter Email from Cornell Duffield College of Engineering     M.Eng. Newsletter Spring 2026 Follow us on Facebook and Linkedln to stay connected to the Cornell M.Eng. experience! M.Eng. Celebrations Jo

Congratulations to Gwendolyn Minogue on this student spotlight! Fantastic story!

"For Minogue, stepping into the unknown led to a year of discovery, one that redefined her understanding of engineering and opened doors she hadn’t anticipated." Read more here:

Cornell M.Eng. helped student find finance through engineering | Cornell Chronicle Gwendolyn Minogue’s journey through Cornell’s M.Eng. program in chemical engineering highlights how an interdisciplinary education can connect engineering, sustainability, data science and finance while empowering students to pursue unexpected career paths.

Cornell will hold two Commencement ceremonies for and guests on Saturday, May 23, at Schoellkopf Field. The ceremonies are scheduled for 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Cornell’s 158th graduating class comprises more than 8,000 students, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Of those, a total of approximately 6,000 will participate in person this year, with 3,000 participating in each of the two ceremonies.

Read more: https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2026/05/cornell-prepares-2026-commencement-convocation.