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Shuvomoy Das Gupta wins INFORMS Computing Society Student Paper Award Thursday, Oct 17, 2024

New Rice faculty member recognized for research in optimization methods.

Menachem Elimelech to join Rice University's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Tuesday, Oct 15, 2024

World-renowned environmental engineer, water scientist and mentor to assume new role in January.

DOE funds Rice researchers to promote concentrating solar thermal technology Monday, Oct 14, 2024

Rice to partner with Harris County, Community Lattice and the Kinder Institute for Urban Research to develop education and outreach initiative.

Rice Engineering and Computing offers 2024 Alumni Weekend events Thursday, Oct 10, 2024

Alumni invited to faculty panel, OEDK open house and an academic school reception.

Rafael Verduzco honored by American Chemical Society Thursday, Oct 10, 2024

Rice chemical and biomolecular engineer received the Stanley C. Israel Regional Award for Advancing Diversity in the Chemical Sciences.

Rice hosts second NSF-funded research workshop for numerical mathematics and scientific computing Wednesday, Oct 9, 2024

Workshop gives opportunities for undergraduates, graduate students and postdocs to present research.

Illya Hicks reelected as INFORMS vice president of education Tuesday, Oct 8, 2024

Rice trustee professor to continue leadership role at leading international association for professionals in operations research.

Félix Campos inspires future engineers through Rice Engineering Alumni’s Summer Engineering Experience Tuesday, Oct 8, 2024

Rice Engineering and Computing recognizes alumni for promoting equity through engineering education, mentorship.

Rafael Verduzco elected to American Physical Society Friday, Oct 4, 2024

Rice chemical and biomolecular engineer receives fellowship for innovative polymer research.

Rice researchers develop new method for preserving surface strain in nanocatalysts Wednesday, Sep 25, 2024

Interdisciplinary research could help reduce greenhouse gases, produce clean energy.

Rice Center for Engineering Leadership’s panel equips students to break down gender barriers in industry Tuesday, Sep 24, 2024

The Gender Factor: Leadership Double Standards in Tech featured a panel of award-winning Rice Engineering alumnae.

Rice doctoral students to join Heidelberg Laureate Forum Thursday, Sep 19, 2024

Celaya and Singhal selected for excellence in mathematics, computing research for medical applications.

Rice team wins ASME Student-led Paper Award Tuesday, Sep 17, 2024

Student team recognized for research in energy transition, flow control at ASME's Energy Sustainability Conference.

Rice team places first in Design by Biomedical Undergraduate Teams Challenge Tuesday, Sep 17, 2024

Recent bioengineering graduates recognized for innovative automated bladder irrigation system

PATHS-UP Digital Health workshop paves the way for health innovations Monday, Sep 16, 2024

Workshop accelerates research to clinical application, aims to improve healthcare outcomes for patients with chronic illness.

Tringides named to MIT Technology Review 35 under 35 list Thursday, Sep 12, 2024

Materials science and nanoengineering assistant professor recognized for developing new electrocorticogram.

Rice-MDACC led team develops new method for purifying extracellular vesicles Wednesday, Sep 11, 2024

Chromatographic method improves extracellular vesicle isolation, could aid drug delivery.

Rice Engineering welcomes Lin, McPhail to advisory board Monday, Sep 9, 2024

Alumni bring expertise in biotechnology and computing to Rice Engineering.

Fifty Years of Excellence and Counting Monday, Aug 26, 2024

Message from the Dean, August 26, 2024.

Rice Engineering announces fifth Future Faculty Fellows cohort Friday, Aug 23, 2024

Fellowship program prepares future leaders in academia through tailored workshops, one-on-one consultation and mentoring.