
The 2025 issue of Rice Engineering and Computing Magazine is here!
In our 50th anniversary issue, we celebrate the deep and growing connection between engineering and computing. From our early breakthroughs in high-performance computing to today’s advances in AI and data science, Rice has long been at the forefront of computing innovation. This edition highlights some of the people, ideas, and investments shaping what’s next.
Solving for Greater Good
At Rice, we work at the intersection of some of today’s most important issues and interesting challenges. We bring together world-class engineers in an intimate environment that favors collaboration over competition. Our goal? To find pathbreaking solutions to local and global challenges in ways that are more equitable, more responsible, and more sustainable. By harnessing our strengths, working together, and always imagining the unintended consequences of our efforts, we’re not just tackling tough engineering problems, we’re solving for greater good.
Engineering & Computing News
Rice materials scientist to build bridges across the Pacific through ceramics scholarship
Message from the Dean, August 25, 2025
Mechanical engineering alumnus leads by example to build bridges across Rice community
Featured Events
August 27
RCEL Student/Faculty Mixer
Join the Rice Center for Engineering Leadership (RCEL) to kick off the new semester with a mixer! Students will have the opportunity to meet RCEL faculty, staff, and fellow students.
September 2
Academic Networking Workshop
This Future Faculty Fellows workshop is for School of Engineering and Computing PhD students and Postdocs interested in learning more about careers in academia.
September 15
Engineers in the C-Suite
Rice Center for Engineering Leadership’s ENGINEERS IN THE C-SUITE speaker series will feature Dr. Mark Lashier, Chairman and CEO of Phillips 66 Company.