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
Election to Fellow is the highest honor bestowed by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers
This paper, highlighted by the Journal of Pathology and Nature Reviews Urology, led to a $10M+ federal grant award to study urothelial carcinogenesis.
Research professor honored for his international leadership in nanomaterials research.
Longtime research specialist served “with dedication and quiet strength.”
Featured Events
2026 Rice Datathon
January 23-25, 2026
Rice Datathon 2026 is an opportunity for students across Houston to compete in 36-hour data science challenges and to network with companies and peers.
Ken Kennedy Institute Research Lecture with Dean Luay Nakhleh
January 28, 2026
Kick off the spring semester with a Ken Kennedy Institute celebration and a research lecture by Dean Luay Nakhleh.