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Monday, Nov. 9, 2026

Rice students explore responsible technology through summer research

The Technology and Responsibility Program launched its first Undergraduate Summer Research Showcase, with students presenting on the social impacts of emerging technologies

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026

Rice Engineering and Computing hosts its 2026 Alumni Awards

Five honorees recognized for their outstanding achievements and service

Monday, Oct. 26, 2026

Rice Engineering and Computing hosts Alumni Weekend events

Fireside chat with Dean Nakhleh offers a glimpse at the school’s future.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026

Harrell Huff honored with Dean’s Appreciation Award

Chemical engineer recognized for his longtime commitment to Rice University’s Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen.

David Tsao ’17 receives Outstanding Young Engineering Alumni Award Tue, 10/20/2026 - 16:37

Chief technology officer and entrepreneur honored for innovative prenatal screening and oncology technologies.

Suzanne Plummer ’89 honored with Outstanding Engineering Alumni Award Tue, 10/20/2026 - 10:36

AMD Fellow and Vice President of Engineering recognized for her contributions to modern computing technology, commitment to empowering women in the industry.

Wanda Gass ’78 awarded 2026 Distinguished Service Medal Mon, 10/19/2026 - 08:54

Electrical engineer honored for pioneering work in semiconductor engineering, mentorship and service to Rice University.

Vinay Pai ’88 ’91 receives Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award Mon, 10/19/2026 - 08:39

Fintech leader honored for social entrepreneurship and dedication to Rice University.

AI Patterns and Online Habits (opens in a new tab) Tue, 10/13/2026 - 16:14

AI crashed a Paris wine tasting and that was the point (opens in a new tab) Tue, 10/13/2026 - 14:34

Human Flourishing in the Age of AI’ conference tackles how AI is quietly reshaping what it means to live a fully human life

Rice University convenes industry leaders for inaugural Electromagnetics to Intelligence (EM2AI) workshop Wed, 09/16/2026 - 12:29

Invited leaders from nine companies joined Rice researchers to explore next-generation communications, sensing, and imaging technologies.

Rice alumnus’ startup receives $2.6 million CPRIT grant to advance immunotherapy for breast cancer Mon, 09/14/2026 - 09:03

The grant will support the clinical development of an ultrasound-based precision drug delivery system for treatment-resistant breast cancers

Future Faculty Fellow Yao Rong joins Leibniz University Hannover as Assistant Professor Wed, 09/02/2026 - 10:43

She will establish a research program focused on trustworthy and interpretable AI

Rice doctoral student earns best poster award at the CERCat semi-annual meeting Wed, 09/02/2026 - 08:16

Andres Calvo is developing models to predict how low-rise buildings withstand hail and high winds