The spring 2024 issue of Rice Engineering Magazine is here!
At Rice Engineering and Computing, we are driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to responsible engineering practices. It’s with great excitement that we unveil the new design of Rice Engineering magazine, which underscores our dedication to excellence in research, education, and service. The 2023-24 issue is full of news about how Rice Engineering is solving for greater good.
Featured
From the Dean
Our mission of “Solving for Greater Good” addresses global challenges while prioritizing responsible engineering practices.
Transition to Zero
Achieving net-zero emissions is a technological challenge requiring sweeping innovation. Learn how Rice engineers are making a difference.
Sensation(al) Science
Rice researchers develop wearable, textile-based devices and robotic systems for use in rehabilitation, training and virtual reality.
In the Hedges
Rice Advanced Materials Institute Drives a Greener Future
The institute integrates materials science, chemistry, physics and more to revolutionize energy systems, manufacturing, and beyond.
Latest News Headlines
Read the latest news about our technology partnership with Woodside Energy, $65 million in funding for NEST360 and the launch of Rice's WaTER Institute.
State of the School
The school continues to experience growth, with enrollment increasing by 2.5% for undergraduates and 10% for graduate students over the past five years.
Rice Engineering Remembers Esteemed Faculty
The engineering community remembers faculty whose contributions shaped the university’s academic landscape.
Rice in the World
Explore Rice Engineering's global partnerships spanning six continents and the collaborations that empower the next generation of engineers.
Biotech Launch Pad Accelerator Fast-tracks Health Discoveries
The university’s first large-scale initiative helps advance internally discovered platform technologies from concept to commercialization.
Five Stories that Excite Us
Engineering innovation is happening all around us. Check out these five stories – from Houston and beyond.
New Faculty
Twenty-one new hires spanning all nine departments further establish the school’s prominence in its key research areas.
Ideas + Research
Equity and Innovation: Engineering for All
The interdisciplinary research of faculty and students leads to solutions that promote equity for communities worldwide.
OEDK: 15 Years of Design Innovation
Rice's hub of undergraduate engineering innovation enables students to collaborate across disciplines to impact society.
Throughline
Rice engineers are engaged in AI through various initiatives, from coursework to research to national and international collaborations.
People + Perspectives
In Their Own Words
Hear from Frederi Viens, professor of statistics, about the power of prediction.
Paint Positive
The People’s CO2, a startup offering carbon-capturing paint, brings non-scientists into the fight against climate change.
5 Questions for Lane Martin
Get to know the Director of the Rice Advanced Materials Institute.
Alumni
Rice Engineering Alumni Report
Get an update from Jim Pyke, REA President, on the group’s accomplishments from 2023-2024.
SEE through Their Eyes
Read success stories from students who participated in Rice Engineering Alumni’s Summer Engineering Experience.
