Vision

By leveraging our unique strengths, culture, and location, the George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing at Rice University will be recognized as one of the nation’s top five engineering and computing schools...

Mission

We prepare the next generation of leaders to advance engineering and computing through rigorous scholarship, creative problem-solving, ethical practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration for the betterment of society.

Core Values

Responsibility • Integrity • Community • Excellence • Leadership

Pillars

PILLAR I: RESEARCH EXCELLENCE & INNOVATION
  • 1.1 Deepen Focus and Build Capacity in Core Research Thrusts
  • 1.2 Strengthen and Expand Corporate Partnerships
  • 1.3 Fuel Innovation and Entrepreneurship
PILLAR II: TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
  • 2.1 Invest in Curriculum and Teaching Innovation
  • 2.2 Enhance and Expand Experiential Learning
  • 2.3 Elevate Leadership and Professional Skills
PILLAR III: COLLABORATIVE CULTURE, OPERATIONS, AND DISTINCTIVE IDENTITY
  • 3.1 Champion Student Success and Mentorship
  • 3.2 Build a Distinctive Global Identity
  • 3.3 Advance Operational Excellence

Strategic Planning Committee

Félix CamposPresident, Rice Engineering Alumni
Jada CrawfordAssistant Dean, Marketing & Communications
Jane Grande-AllenSenior Associate Dean
Toni GreenAssistant Dean, Finance & Research
Tasos KyrillidisDean Fellow for Computing & AI
Victoria LanglaisSenior Assistant Dean, HR & Admin
Juan MartinezData Visualization Analyst
Irena MidgettAssistant Dean, Strategic Initiatives
Luay NakhlehWilliam & Stephanie Sick Dean
Marcia O’MalleyProfessor & Chair, Mechanical Engineering
Chris PowersEngineering Advisory Board Member
Renata RamosSenior Associate Dean, Academic Affairs
Cynthia RileySenior Director of Development
Omid VeisehDean Fellow for Health
Haotian WangDean Fellow for Sustainability