<p>I'm trying to write my supplement essay on why engineering/why cornell but I'm having trouble finding really specific things to write about. I'm applying to the School of Applied and Engineering Physics and I'm honestly really excited to go there since it's got an outstanding program (ranked #1, right? that's what it says on their website) and there is a ton of really interesting interdisciplinary work going on. But I think I need some more specifics than just "great school, lots of interdisciplinary work". </p>
<p>One of the things I'm most looking forward to doing as an undergrad is research (either my own or at least working with professors etc), so are there good research opportunities at Cornell? and are there any specific programs/centers I could mention?</p>
<p>Thanks for the help, and of course don't limit your answers to just research-related things--that's just one of my big things. Anything specific in that school or any Cornell policies would be great =)</p>
<p>[School</a> of Applied & Engineering Physics (A&EP) - College of Engineering - Cornell University](<a href=“http://www.aep.cornell.edu/eng10_page.cfm?pg=6]School”>http://www.aep.cornell.edu/eng10_page.cfm?pg=6)</p>
<p>google does wonders.</p>
<p>Yep that website has all the research possibilities and any programs you can think of.
*
nanoscience and nanobiotechnology
*
condensed matter physics and materials science
*
optical physics, quantum electronics, and photonics
*
biophysics
*
astrophysics and plasma physics
*
atomic, molecular, and chemical physics</p>
<p>Are some of the research topics you can take. It was this website that made me decide to major in EP as well. But I’m a junior so I don’t have to worry about it this year. Good luck with your essay.</p>
<p>Another thing that sets Cornell apart from some other top engineering programs, for me, is the intellectual diversity here. There are seven undergrad colleges at Cornell, and lots of students with very different interests. I think that is harder to find at other engineering schools, which can be more homogeneous in terms of student body. I really like the fact that I can study all day with a bunch of engineers, but still have friends in Arts and Sciences, etc.</p>