Solving for Greater Good
At Rice Engineering and Computing, we collaborate with scientists and scholars across campus and around the world to solve some of the most urgent issues of our time. Through our five research focus areas – Health and Well-being, Energy and Sustainability, Resilient and Adaptive Communities, Advanced Materials, and Future Computing – we are solving for greater good.
First-in-human trial demonstrates promise of implantable cytokine factories for ovarian cancer
Researchers led by Rice bioengineer Omid Veiseh, in collaboration with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and clinical partners, have made a foundational step towards effective treatment of ovarian cancer. A first-in-human trial shows that encapsulated cell therapy enables localized, sustained immune activation with a favorable safety profile.
This research builds on ongoing efforts at the Rice Biotech Launch Pad, an accelerator focused on translating academic discoveries into clinical applications, and highlights the strength of the Houston biotechnology ecosystem in advancing next-generation therapies.
Engineering & Computing News
Rice materials science freshman Rishi Madhuvairy and collaborator take top honors at Purdue AI Research Showcase.
Team NASA Reentry, Team Hawkeye (TechnipFMC), and Team Palyno-Minds (Smithsonian) won first, second, and third place, respectively.
Trailblazers across industries will be honored at the 2026 Rice Engineering and Computing Alumni Awards Celebration.
Five-year grant will support his research on improving urban flood resilience
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IWA Leading Edge Conference on Water and Wastewater Technologies
June 1-5
Hosted by Rice University and Rice's WaTER Institute, this conference is a place for sharing the latest insights into how pioneering science, technological innovation and leading practices will shape the major transformation in water management that is underway.