What's in a name?
Our name reflects our journey.
Steeped in tradition and innovation.
We are the
George R. Brown
School of Engineering and Computing
Learn about our renaming.
Mark your calendars! Join us on March 28-29, 2025, as we celebrate 50 years of innovation and impact. Discover more details about our anniversary event here.
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
Electrical and computer engineers awarded for developing novel skin test for tuberculosis.
Rice professor to serve premier society of applied mathematics for a second three-year term.
Chemical and biomolecular engineer recognized for innovations in precious metals for clean water applications.
Message from the Dean, December 18, 2024.
Featured Events
January 21, 4 p.m.
Raleigh W. Johnson Lecture: David Eagleman
The inaugural lecture in this series features distinguished American neuroscientist, author and science communicator David Eagleman ’93.
February 3, 4 p.m.
Distinguished Lecture: Margaret Martonosi
Join the Ken Kennedy Institute for a Distinguished Lecture + Reception with Margaret Martonosi, professor of computer science at Princeton.
February 6, 6 p.m.
Ethical Decisions: The Engineer’s Responsibility
Join the Rice Center for Engineering Leadership and a special guest panel to discuss the role of ethics and leadership for engineers and technology professionals.