Latest Engineering & Computing News

Tuesday, Apr. 14, 2026

Fregly and Treangen Inducted into the 2026 Class of the AIMBE College of Fellows

Each year, AIMBE chooses exceptional biomedical engineering researchers as fellows.

Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2026

Future Faculty Fellows program launches 2026-27 cohort application

Fellowship program prepares Rice engineers and computer scientists for careers in academia.

Tuesday, Mar. 24, 2026

Rice undergraduates showcase exemplary research at the 2026 Undergraduate Research Symposium

Three outstanding research posters were recognized with place awards.

Monday, Mar. 23, 2026

Rodrigo Ferreira named Associate Dean for Technology and Responsibility

New leadership role expands Rice Engineering and Computing’s global influence in ethical innovation.

Faculty Promotions

Rice Engineering and Computing promotes 11 faculty

Exemplary faculty appointed to higher ranks

Professional headshot of Dr. Barun Mahata in a button-down shirt in front of a brick background on Rice University campus

Barun Mahata joins India’s inStem following Future Faculty Fellows experience

inStem is a prestigious research institute dedicated to advancing stem cell science.

Ken Kennedy Workshops

Rice ignites innovation with two premier summits on cutting-edge technologies

The summits brought together global experts to set the vision for the future of quantum computing and artificial intelligence (AI).

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Three Future Faculty Fellows accept exciting postdoctoral appointments

The program provides support and community during a critical academic career transition.

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Karen Lozano named 2025 Higher Education Professional of the Year by Sloan Scholars Mentoring Network

This distinction celebrates Lozano’s impact as a mentor, educator and advocate for student success.

Professional headshot of Dr. Ali Siahkoohi in a blue plaid button-down shirt in front of brick background on Rice University campus.

Future Faculty Fellow Ali Siahkoohi joins University of Central Florida as assistant professor

In his new role, Siahkoohi plans to focus on uncertainty in AI models and building community.

Pothik Chatterjee serves as the new executive director for the Digital Health Institute, a joint initiative between Rice University and Houston Methodist.

Rice and Houston Methodist name Chatterjee executive director of the Digital Health Institute

Marcia O'Malley

O’Malley named a winner of the 11th Nagamori Award

She was recognized for her outstanding contributions to actuator design and technology

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Yingying Fan ’24 is engineering excellence at the intersection of circuits and medicine

Fan’s transition to faculty member at Washington University in St. Louis was aided by the Future Faculty Fellows program.

Professional headshot of Raul Rincon in a light blue button-down shirt and brown glasses.

Raul Rincon ’25: Engineering long-term resilience and recovery for all

A Future Faculty Fellow, Rincon will join CU Boulder as an assistant professor in 2026.