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 News
Team Data Trainers was awarded first place in the competition. Team Paly Pals and Team Flow and Order won second and third place, respectively.
The award recognizes his outstanding contributions to the field of structural control and health monitoring
Senior assistant dean in George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing honored for exemplary service
Emily Aspey, senior in chemical engineering, has been named winner of the 2025 Robert H. Parks Prize for Engineering Leadership. Nathan Morriss, senior in mechanical engineering, has won the 2025 RCEL Award for Engineering Leadership.
Featured Events
May 7-9
AI and Machine Learning Boot Camp
The Ken Kennedy Institute’s AI and Machine Learning Boot Camp is a three-day course that mixes lectures and hands-on sessions to cover the topics at the foundation of today’s rapidly changing AI landscape.
May 15
Superalloys: Yesterday’s Wonder Metals for the Future
Journey through the fascinating world of superalloys, metals that have continually pushed the boundaries of innovation for over a century. The future of these remarkable metals is brighter than ever!
June 4
Center for Human Performance: Research & Networking Event
This event aims to foster the multidisciplinary research partnership between Rice University and Houston Methodist through presentations and networking sessions.