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
Invited leaders from nine companies joined Rice researchers to explore next-generation communications, sensing, and imaging technologies.
The grant will support the clinical development of an ultrasound-based precision drug delivery system for treatment-resistant breast cancers
She will establish a research program focused on trustworthy and interpretable AI
Andres Calvo is developing models to predict how low-rise buildings withstand hail and high winds
Featured Events
Rice University Families Weekend
October 2
Join the School of Engineering and Computing Families Weekend Reception for an afternoon of connection and conversation with school leadership, faculty, and staff.
Innovation for Healthcare Access 2026 Conference
October 22-23
Organized by the Rice360 Institute for Global Health Technologies, this conference will advance health equity by addressing gaps in healthcare for women and children in underserved rural and urban communities across Texas.