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 student startup raises $1.85M for medical cargo drone transport system
A student-founded startup is developing a drone-based system for sensitive medical supplies transport. Named after the Dutch word for “haste,” Haast Autonomous pairs a custom aircraft with software that manages dispatch, routing and chain of custody to improve how materials move between health care sites in increasingly centralized medical systems.
The Haast aircraft offers a fast, safe and on-demand system of transport for life-critical cargo. The $1.85 million in funds raised will support pilot trials and plans to go to market in 2027.
Engineering & Computing News
Researchers and educators recognized for advances in artificial intelligence, sustainability, health and technology.
Prestigious honor recognizes pioneering research advancing personalized treatments for movement impairments
For an AI-enabled approach to make stronger, eco-friendly, and cheaper concrete to build resilient cities.
Rice materials science freshman Rishi Madhuvairy and collaborator take top honors at Purdue AI Research Showcase.
Featured Events
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.
Rice University Summer Engineering Innovation Program - Demo Day 2026
July 30, 2026
Demo Day is the culmination of a 10-week program in which students will collaborate with industry leaders, sharpen technical skills, and bring breakthrough ideas to life through project-based learning and mentorship.