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.
Research Focus Areas
Engineering & Computing News
Fellowship program prepares Rice engineers and computer scientists for careers in academia.
Three outstanding research posters were recognized with place awards.
New leadership role expands Rice Engineering and Computing’s global influence in ethical innovation.
Clinicians and researchers gathered to identify unmet clinical needs and solutions for home-based care.
Featured Events
Raleigh White Johnson, Jr. Lecture
April 9 | 4 pm
Join the George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing for a lecture featuring Partha Ranganathan '97 '01, VP, Engineering Fellow at Google.
2026 Huff OEDK Engineering Design Showcase
April 16 | 4:30 PM
This showcase and competition highlights many of the school’s engineering design projects and represent our students’ success.
Spring 2026 D2K Showcase
April 27 | 5 PM
Student teams from the D2K Capstone course will present their results in projects covering computer vision, natural language processing, data visualization, medical informatics, and more.