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This self-described 'geek' came to Rice to learn about business, leadership and his career ambitions Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020
Vinay Pai BA '88 BS '88 MS '91 now serves as a senior vice president of engineering with Bill.com.

Luay Nakhleh, Rice’s computer science chair, named dean of School of Engineering Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020
He will begin his new role on January 1, 2021.

Building a mobile-phone-based test for COVID-19 Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020
Lillehoj team awarded $1.8 million National Institutes of Health grant to develop technology to diagnose cerebral malaria.

Kemere, Robinson build a better mask Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020
Made from a single piece of inexpensive silicone rubber, Rice Engineering researchers' harness could potentially solve the scarcity of PPE.

Understanding how life works through computation Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020
Rice computer scientists help develop methods to further understand cells at the molecular level.

Kowal’s 'STAR' shines on data science Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020
Statistics professor develops 'new way to construct statistical models for integer-valued data — such as counts, test scores and rounded data.'

Armistead’s Rice roots help him become a leader in renewable energy Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020
Hunter Armistead '90, chief development officer for Pattern Energy, has learned from his failures.

How Camille Little '20 found her way to data science Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020
Thanks to D2K and Genevera Allen, the ECE alumna and current PhD student is pursuing her passion.

ACS recognizes Wong, Alvarez for fracking byproduct 'produced water' Monday, Nov. 9, 2020
Rice pair with Shell collaborator receive Greater Houston Section's P3 Salute to Excellence Award.