A $100 million philanthropic commitment, the largest in Cornell Engineering’s history, from David A. Duffield ’62, MBA ’64, will significantly expand the college's existing Duffield Hall, creating a new state-of-the-art home for Cornell Electrical and Computer Engineering as well as a research wing for work in quantum computing and lab space to support work in artificial intelligence, robotics and semiconductor devices. Construction is scheduled to begin this year.
“This historic gift provides a tremendous step-up in our ability to carry out key aspects of the college’s mission, including providing experiential learning opportunities for students and research spaces designed to support the 21st-century work being pursued by our faculty,” said Lynden Archer, the Joseph Silbert Dean of Engineering. “Dave’s strong vote of confidence in our college and its mission is deeply appreciated. His investment will motivate our students, faculty and collaborators to reach incredible new heights in their work.”?