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.
Rice Engineering and Computing faculty showcase expertise in surgical robotics, AI and imaging at Houston Methodist summit
Rice Engineering and Computing faculty members were among the scholars exploring the future of surgery at the 2026 Surgical Technology and Robotics Summit (STaRS), held Oct. 26-30 at Houston Methodist.
Farshid Alambeigi, Marcia O’Malley, Ashok Veeraraghavan and Robert LiKamWa were among those who joined the event that brought together surgeons, engineers, researchers and industry leaders to examine how robotics, artificial intelligence and advanced imaging technologies are transforming surgical care.
Engineering & Computing News
The Technology and Responsibility Program launched its first Undergraduate Summer Research Showcase, with students presenting on the social impacts of emerging technologies
Five honorees recognized for their outstanding achievements and service
Fireside chat with Dean Nakhleh offers a glimpse at the school’s future.
Chemical engineer recognized for his longtime commitment to Rice University’s Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen.
Featured Events
School of Engineering and Computing Alumni Weekend Reception
November 13 | 5PM | Duncan Hall
Join the George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing for a special Alumni Weekend reception featuring a conversation with Dean Luay Nakhleh.
Should AI Be Regulated?
November 17 | 4PM | Duncan Hall
Calls to regulate frontier AI have intensified following recent cyberattacks by AI agents on private businesses and government systems. Dr. Peter N. Salib, one of the foremost national experts on AI law, will visit our campus for a lecture and cross-disciplinary conversation on the regulation of AI.