George R. Brown School of Engineering
Source: https://engineering.rice.edu/
Solving for Greater Good
At Rice, we work at the intersection of some of today’s most important issues and interesting challenges. We bring together world-class engineers in an intimate environment that favors collaboration over competition. Our goal? To find pathbreaking solutions to local and global challenges in ways that are more equitable, more responsible, and more sustainable. By harnessing our strengths, working together, and always imagining the unintended consequences of our efforts, we’re not just tackling tough engineering problems, we’re solving for greater good.
Research Focus Areas
Resilient and Adaptive Communities
Friday, Feb. 27, 2026
Rice celebrates Engineers Week with student scholarships
Texas Society of Professional Engineers recognizes outstanding undergraduate students.
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026
Rice Electrical and Computer Engineering launches new undergraduate minor in digital health
The program, open to all Rice undergraduates, is now accepting applications.
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026
Omid Veiseh receives 2026 Clemson Award for Basic Research
Rice bioengineer honored for trailblazing biomaterials research and contributions to the medical industry.
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026
Rice data scientists lead a capacity-building workshop in Nigeria
The event aimed to strengthen the region’s scientific research expertise and leadership.
Friday, Mar. 20 2026
Harris County names Ship Channel Bridge for Rice mathematician Richard Tapia
In a unanimous vote, the Harris County Commissioners Court approved naming the Sam Houston Tollway Ship Channel Bridge in honor of Richard A. Tapia.
Monday, Mar. 16 2026
Rice to host international conference in Paris on ‘Human Flourishing in the Age of AI’
What does it mean for human beings to flourish in a world shaped by AI?
Friday, Mar. 13 2026
Rice and IIT Madras announce recipients of Strategic Partnership Collaboration Awards
The three selected projects bring together faculty expertise from both universities in areas ranging from sustainable materials and entrepreneurship ...
Thursday, Mar. 12 2026
New gel-based system allows bacteria to act as bioelectrical sensors
Rice researchers developed a safe bioelectronic sensor that allows for effective electronic communication even in liquid environments.
BioWear Workshop: Wearables and Assistive care event
March 6
Join the Houston Methodist-Rice Digital Health Institute for discussions and networking on wearable biosensors, rehabilitation, remote monitoring, and assistive technologies
Raleigh White Johnson, Jr. Lecture
April 9 | 4 pm
Join the George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing for a lecture featuring Partha Ranganathan, VP, Engineering Fellow at Google.