Rice University is home to more than 300 clubs, and many of these organizations bring together students focusing on engineering, science and technology. These clubs provide students with leadership experience, social networking opportunities and career preparation.
At Rice Engineering and Computing, some of our most exciting breakthroughs begin in student-led clubs—spaces where curiosity meets collaboration, and ideas turn into rockets, race cars, data tools, and national award–winning designs. These organizations provide hands-on research experiences, leadership opportunities, and communities help you grow as engineers and creators.
See a club that interests you? Check out its website to learn more or visit the Rice University Student Center to browse all the organizations on campus!
List of Clubs
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
The Rice Chapter of American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) aims to foster interest in the many industries that involve flight, aeronautics, and space travel and exploration. AIAA plans to do this by hosting professional speakers working in different relevant fields, providing networking opportunities for its members, and creating an inclusive platform for all those who have interest in aerospace.
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
The Rice Chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers Rice Chapter (AIChE) promotes excellence in chemical engineering education by enhancing the lifelong career development of chemical engineers through services and networking and by stimulating collaborative efforts among industry professionals, current students, alumni and professional societies.
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
The Rice Chapter of American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) mission is to promote excellence in chemical engineering education and enhance the lifelong career development of chemical engineers through services and networking. AIChE stimulates collaborative efforts among industry professionals, current students, alumni and professional societies and encourages other engineering and scientific students to participate in AIChE activities.
American Society of Civil Engineers
The Rice chapter of American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) promotes excellence in chemical engineering education by enhancing the lifelong career development of chemical engineers through services and networking and by stimulating collaborative efforts among industry professionals, current students, alumni, and professional societies.
American Society for Engineering Management
The American Society for Engineering Management Rice University Chapter (ASEM) Student Chapter exists to assist its members in developing and improving their skills as future practicing managers of engineering and technology. We strive to uphold the ASEM Mission statement: Promote the development and practice of the engineering management profession. The goals of the chapter are: To advance engineering management in theory and practice. To maintain a high professional standard among its members.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
The goals of Rice American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) are to increase communication and develop relationships between students, faculty, and professional engineers in industry, work with industry partners and academic institutions to help identify career opportunities and promote interest in engineering in both the Rice and local Houston communities.
Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality Club
The Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality Club seeks to connect students with opportunities to collaborate and learn about immersive technologies.
Biomedical Engineering Society
Rice Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) is a professional, academic, and social club for students interested in biomedical engineering. We build the bioengineering community at Rice, provide guidance and resources, and connect students to bioengineers in industry, medicine, and academia.
Chi Epsilon
Chi Epsilon is the civil engineering undergraduate honor society. Chi Epsilon contributes to the improvement of the profession of civil engineering.
CSters
CSters is dedicated to building a community for students in computing at Rice, with a special focus on supporting aspiring young women. We seek to empower students in technical fields, with an emphasis on supporting women, by providing education, mentorship, outreach, and opportunities.
Design for America - Rice University
Design for America-Rice University is an award-winning, national nonprofit that is dedicated to creating positive social change at the local level. Rice's specific chapter works with the Houston community. Each semester, members work in interdisciplinary teams of 3-5 other students on a collaborative project with a Houston organization to make our city a more sustainable, accessible, and equitable place.
Earthquake Engineering Research Institute Rice University Student Chapter
Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) Rice University Student Chapter's objective is to encourage, facilitate and promote learning and interest among students in the field of earthquake engineering through interaction with professionals and experts and through interdisciplinary involvement. This chapter adopts practices that broaden and deepen the knowledge of the chapter members and community on earthquakes, their effects on society and infrastructure, and means of mitigation. It is of special interest for students in the field of civil engineering, earth sciences, architecture, social sciences, etc.
Machine Learning at Rice
Machine Learning @ Rice is a student organization that aims to provide a space for Rice students interested in machine learning to come together to gain practical knowledge and work on exciting projects. If you’re interested in getting involved in research, learning how to implement common industry tools, build real projects, or learning more about Machine Learning in general this is the right club for you!
National Society of Black Engineers
Rice University's chapter of National Society of Black Engineers works to provide academic and professional development for black engineers on campus. We partner with companies and various departments on-campus to ensure students feel supported in all ways throughout their undergraduate career.
Neurotech@Rice
NeuroTech@Rice aims to serve as a resource for Rice students to learn more about careers in neurotechnology, research in neuroengineering & Rice’s Neuroengineering Initiative (NEI), and other related neurotechnology resources and to make partnerships with various organizations in the Neurotechnology community to further expand opportunities for students to become involved. This includes regular biweekly meetings to discuss neurotechnology topics, speakers from neuroengineering research and industry, organizing events, and attending competitions/hackathons!
Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (oSTEM) is an undergraduate organization focusing on the professional development and community of LGBTQ students in STEM and STEM adjacent fields. All are welcome who support this mission.
Rice Automotive Club for Enthusiasts
Rice Automotive Club for Engineers (RACE) is a student-run organization that helps students explore automotive engineering through hands-on projects and design challenges. We provide opportunities for everyone to develop practical engineering skills.
RiceApps
RiceApps is the home of experiential learning. Our mission is to foster teams of Rice students to build real world software projects.
Every year, 50 students work together to build project from conception to deployment for the Rice community or a non-profit organization. Previous projects includ
Rice BioKind Analytics
Rice Biokind Analytics unites undergraduate statisticians and data scientists to support healthcare nonprofit organizations through data-driven projects. By applying data science and analytics to real-world challenges, we transform classroom learning into meaningful societal impact.
Rice Biomedical Engineering Society
The mission of the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) is to build and support the biomedical engineering community at Rice with activities designed to promote professional development by showcasing perspectives in medicine, industry, and academia. Furthermore, we seek to provide students with research and industry opportunities in bioengineering by organizing events integrating students with professors and recruiters.
Rice Computer Science Club
Rice Computer Science Club (RiceCS) is an organization dedicated to providing Rice students with a tight-knit community of friends and mentors to promote and advocate computer science and working with tech. We also provide many professional resources for members including company-sponsored informational and networking events, resume review and algorithm challenge sessions, study breaks, social outings, and tech workshops.
Rice Data Science
Rice Data Science (RDS) are an undergraduate community centered around building a data science community where we give our members the skills, connections, and support they need to pursue data science as either an interest or professionally.
Rice Eclipse Rocketry Team
Rice Eclipse is Rice University's student rocketry team. We design, develop, test, and fly launch vehicles, rocket engines, and the associated avionics hardware and software for the annual intercollegiate Spaceport America Cup rocketry competition. We provide Rice students with hands-on design experiences to build their skills as leaders and as professionals in an aerospace context. Eclipse is open to any student regardless of major or experience level.
Rice Electric Vehicle Team
Undergraduates who are part of the Rice Electric Vehicle Team (REV) participate in a large-scale, multidisciplinary design project, enabling them to gain hands-on experience in topics outside their major and work alongside students from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds.
Rice INFORMS
Rice INFORMS is an organization aimed to bring together anyone and everyone with an interest in Operations Research, Management Sciences, and Analytics. If you are interested in learning more about the exciting world of operations research, management sciences, or analytics, this is the perfect club for you. There is no prior experience or knowledge required to join, just mere curiosity and the goal of expanding your horizons!
Rice Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
The Rice Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is a student organization dedicated to connecting ECE students to exciting opportunities and resources at Rice and beyond. Our goal is to help prepare ECE majors for life “beyond the hedges.” In addition, Rice IEEE works to foster a strong community of students, faculty, and professionals.
Rice Medical Design
Rice Medical Design (RMD) is dedicated to students passionate about medical technology. We spearhead student-driven engineering projects, collaborating with faculty and clinicians. Beyond projects, we organize industry presentations, competitions, and other events to further our members' professional growth.
Rice Robotics Club
The mission of the Rice Robotics Club (RRC) is focused on providing members the resources to explore their interests in engineering and design. Our goal is to encourage students to collaborate on projects to develop their skills in engineering for industry development and research. Our club focuses on nurturing the development of engineering-based skills including expertise in engineering design, manufacturing, computation, and electronics. We also encourage members to establish leadership skills by developing solutions to real-world problems as a team and leading innovative projects.
Rice Wind Energy
Rice Wind Energy (RWE) is an interdisciplinary team competing in the U.S. Department of Energy's Collegiate Wind Competition, giving students real-world experience as leaders and innovators in the renewable energy transition. The team undertakes three meaningful challenges: building a performant model wind turbine, developing a full-scale wind farm, and performing sustainability-focused outreach. RWE is open to everyone, regardless of major or experience.
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
The mission of Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) changes lives by empowering students interested in the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential and to impact the world through STEM awareness, access, support, and development. Open to all who support this mission, SHPE’s vision is a world where students are highly valued and influential as the leading innovators, scientists, mathematicians, and engineers.
Society of Petroleum Engineers
The mission of Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) mission is to collect, disseminate, and exchange technical knowledge concerning the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas resources and related technologies for the public benefit; and to provide opportunities for professionals to enhance their technical and professional competence.
Society of Women Engineers
Society of Women Engineers (SWE) at Rice is the C057 chapter of the National Society of Women Engineers. With a special focus on supporting women, we foster student’s growth in engineering by connecting students to internships, jobs, and research opportunities, bond members through internal social activities, and expanding the impact beyond community through multiple outreach activities. Our goal is to empower students, especially women, to achieve their full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, expand the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in improving quality of life, and demonstrate the value of diversity. The organization is open to all who support its mission.
STEM Students on the Rise
STEM Students on the Rise is a dynamic student club focused on nurturing the growth and empowerment of aspiring scholars in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). We are deeply committed to fostering talent and providing vital support and opportunities to students as they navigate the complexities of STEM education.