I support this petition. Cornell is headed in the wrong direction. Instead of increasing the connection between abstract engineering and scientific work, this is a step to further separate the two. When our world has problems calling for hands-on skills and solutions, whether thats renewable energy systems, sustainable agriculture, loacl/regional manufacturing, etc, hands on wood and metal working, construction, and electrical/plumbing skills are more important than ever! Change your mind Cornell and bring these classes back.