Rice Engineering and Computing invites alumni to reconnect with former colleagues and explore emerging engineering and computing innovations this Alumni Weekend, Nov. 6–9, 2025.
From a TEDx-style Faculty Panel on artificial intelligence to a live Beyond the Hedges podcast recording featuring an award-winning Rice-developed startup, Alumni Weekend is a chance to hear about the latest research shaping today’s technology landscape.
Alumni can reunite with former classmates and faculty over a series of department mixers and the Rice Engineering and Computing Alumni Reception, featuring important updates from Luay Nakhleh, William and Stephanie Sick Dean, George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing.
Celebrate Alumni Weekend with these school-related events:
Friday, November 7
Faculty Panel on AI, 10-11 AM, Moody Center for the Arts
In engaging TEDx-style talks, faculty will share insights on artificial intelligence. Speakers include Christopher Jermaine, chair of the Department of Computer Science; Lydia Kavraki, University Professor and the Kenneth and Audrey Kennedy Professor of Computing; and Kirsten Ostherr, Gladys Louise Fox Professor of English and director of the Medical Humanities Program.
Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen Open House, 10-11 AM, OEDK
At this come-and-go style open house, lab assistants will be on hand to talk about the OEDK makerspace—where engineering undergraduates design solutions to real-world projects.
Beyond the Hedges Live Podcast Recording, 1-2 PM, Moody Center for the Arts
Materials Science and NanoEngineering alumni Alec Ajnsztajn ’23 and Jeremy Daum ’25, along with Dana Vazquez MBA ’24, will share how their Rice journey led them to develop Coflux Purification, which uses breakthrough technology to capture and destroy forever chemicals in water.
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering ASCE Alumni Mixer, 1:30-3 PM, Ralph S. O’Connor Building for Engineering and Science, 3rd Floor Common Area
Civil and environmental engineering alumni and their guests are invited to a mixer with fajitas, sweet treats, games, and prizes.
Department of Statistics Alumni Mixer, 1:30-3 PM, Maxfield Hall
Statistics alumni are invited to join fellow alumni, current students and faculty for refreshments and networking.
President’s Town Hall, 3 PM, Rice Memorial Center
Rice alumni Rushi Bhalani ’19 (computer science) and Will Eldridge ’16, ’17 (civil and environmental engineering) will be honored with Builders Awards at the President’s Town Hall with Rice University President Reginald DesRoches and Association of Rice Alumni President David Leal ’03.
Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Alumni Reception, 4-5:30 PM, Ralph S. O’Connor Building for Engineering and Science, 3rd Floor Common Area
Join fellow chemical and biomolecular engineering alumni, students and faculty for a department reception. Keep the connections going at the School of Engineering and Computing Alumni Reception shortly thereafter. Close the night with a ChBE Lab tour and alumni mixer at Valhalla.
Rice Engineering and Computing Alumni Reception, 5:30-7 PM, Martel Hall, Duncan Hall
Reconnect with engineering and computing alumni and faculty at the academic reception and hear Luay Nakhleh, William and Stephanie Sick Dean, George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing, share updates about the school. Be sure to register for the academic reception.
Saturday, November 8
Computer Science Alumni Reception, 12-2 PM, Duncan Hall
Computer science alumni and their guests are invited to a reception with hors d’oeuvres and mini tech talks featuring Scott Rixner, professor, and Chris Jermaine, professor and department chair.
Visit the Rice Alumni Weekend events page for the full list of campus-wide activities.