Global Partnerships
Mehta Rice Engineering Scholars Program
In collaboration with the Bhupat and Jyoti Mehta Family Foundation, Rice University has forged a strategic alliance that fosters scholarship and collaboration between the School of Engineering and Indian universities. The Mehta Rice Engineering Scholars Program facilitates an academic exchange initiative for Indian students and promotes research collaborations among students and faculty members. As part of the scholarship program, Indian students have the opportunity to study at Rice for three to six months in the areas of advanced materials, quantum science, energy and sustainability, data sciences/AI, and biological sciences. Learn More
Rice-India Institute of Technology Kanpur Collaborative Center
In 2020, Rice University and the India Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) partnered to establish the Rice-IITK Center. This collaboration will focus on the creation of sustainable, long-term solutions that address the ever-increasing global energy demand. It will facilitate greater levels of collaboration, encourage the exchange of knowledge, and welcome diverse perspectives among faculty and students from both institutions and beyond. Learn More
Rice-University of Edinburgh Strategic Collaboration
The University of Edinburgh and Rice University have established a strategic partnership to cultivate collaborations in research and education. The Rice-Edinburgh Strategic Collaboration Awards (SCA) support joint initiatives that strengthen the two universities’ strategic priorities as well as develop interdisciplinary research that has academic and societal impact. Learn More
Events
Mehta Rice Engineering Speaker Series
Mark your calendars for our Mehta Rice Engineering Speaker Series, a virtual event showcasing esteemed voices in research and engineering education. Over the course of the academic year, Rice faculty will share their expertise across disciplines with engineering faculty and students in India. These sessions offer a unique opportunity for the Indian engineering community to engage and be inspired in our collective search for solutions that tackle the most critical challenges of our time.
Past Speakers:
January 22, 2024
Matteo Pasquali, A.J. Hartsook Professor, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering; Professor, Chemistry and Materials Science and Nanoengineering; Director, Carbon Hub
Topic: We can use carbon to decarbonize – and get hydrogen for free
October 26, 2023:
Lane Martin, Welch Professor of Materials Science and NanoEngineering and Physics and Astronomy; Director, Rice Advanced Materials Institute
Topic: Ferroic Complex Oxides for Next-Generation Applications and Devices
August, 29, 2023:
Anshumali Shrivastava, Associate Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering; Associate Professor, Statistics
Topic: Revisiting the Economics of Large Language Models with Neural Scaling Laws and Dynam
Study Abroad
From the Americas and Europe to Asia and all corners of the world, participating in study abroad programs equips Rice engineers with the necessary skills to thrive in the global marketplace. By immersing themselves in international experiences, our engineering students gain valuable perspectives that foster their growth as entrepreneurs and leaders. They learn to innovate technology, manage diverse teams across cultural boundaries, and effectively address global challenges and demands through the implementation of impactful solutions. Learn more
