I didn’t know very much about Cornell Tech before last week’s Rose Cafe so I really appreciated the opportunity to learn more. Listening to Prof. Schwartz’s presentation, I was impressed by the school’s commitment to bridging the gap between technical expertise and the business, communication, and people skills necessary to make projects succeed, as well as the broad recruitment of students of various academic backgrounds. I was also struck by the project-driven nature of the program: from the workspace logistics that make both student and faculty work more efficient, to the invitations extended to businesspeople and experts in NYC to contribute to Cornell Tech projects, the work really seems to be central to the graduate experience. I also think Prof. Schwartz’s challenge-loving attitude expressed that of the program more generally. I will be looking out for what Cornell Tech does in the future!