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AboutRice Engineering and Computing

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AT A GLANCE

About Rice Engineering and Computing

Groundbreaking global research and unmatched teaching excellence have propelled Rice Engineering and Computing among the ranks of the preeminent institutions in the nation.

## Inside Rice Engineering and Computing


Rice University's George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing is a top-ranked program that empowers the next generation of leaders with strong technical and communication skills, creative problem solving and the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.


## Office of the Dean


The staff in the Office of the Dean provides support for the Dean of Engineering, our nine academic departments, as well as various engineering centers and institutes. That includes human resources, communications and marketing, research, recruiting and enrollment, and other services needed throughout the George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing.


## Academics


Rice Engineering and Computing has a tradition of giving students a sound foundation in the fundamentals of engineering but today, those fundamentals must be augmented by experiential learning and soft skills.

Learn about our academic programs.


## Strategic Plan


Vision to 2025 contains three strategic goals that will guide our investments in the Rice University George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing over the next seven years.


## Diversity & Outreach


We've worked to make Rice Engineering and Computing one of the most diverse engineering programs in the nation. And our work not only happens in classrooms and laboratories but also through outreach and engagement in the community. We seek to provide K-12 students and teachers access to the unique science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) opportunities that can be found at Rice


$94.9M

RESEARCH EXPENDITURES FY 23

29

FACULTY MEMBERSHIP IN THE NATIONAL ACADEMIES

15 IN ENGINEERING, 8 IN INVENTORS, 4 IN SCIENCE, 2 IN MEDICINE

13 Graduate Programs in Top 30

US NEWS & WORLD REPORT, 2024

#20 Best Undergraduate Engineering Program

US NEWS & WORLD REPORT, 2025

36%

OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS ARE WOMEN

161

TENURED & TENURE-TRACK FACULTY