CSD is a student-led, engineering project team of 28 undergraduates at Cornell University. Our team researches, designs, engineers, and constructs a 5-ft-tall balsa wood structure to compete in the annual Seismic Design Competition hosted by the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI).

 

Our team offers a unique opportunity for students interested in any engineering discipline, especially structural design, construction, architecture, and earthquake science, to experience the full process of turning an abstract idea into a tangible project. Through our work, we aim not only to develop innovative structural solutions to complex design challenges, but also to foster strong leadership and communication skills among our team members.