MEML Student Ambassadors hosted a banquet at City Cellars to celebrate the close of the spring semester and honor the 2026 graduating cohort.

Students came together to dive into the intersection of engineering and leadership, sharing ideas, asking thoughtful questions, and exploring how to lead in a rapidly evolving industry.

MEML SA sponsored a trip for MEML students to visit the Houston Livestock and Rodeo Show. Students enjoyed carnival rides, livestock competitions, and fun fair food!

The Gender Factor: Leadership Double Standards in Tech brought together an inspiring panel of industry leaders for an honest and impactful conversation on navigating leadership as a woman in engineering.

The MEML SA Semester Welcome Party brought together approximately 25 students for a fun start to the semester, with Chipotle catering and refreshments and drinks at Valhalla

Students gathered at City Cellars to celebrate the close of the semester with an evening of conversation, reflection, and community. The banquet provided an opportunity to recognize shared accomplishments, strengthen connections, and mark the end of a successful term together.

Sandra Johnson, the first Black woman to earn a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Rice University, returns to campus for an RCEL-hosted fireside chat celebrating her career in engineering leadership and the launch of her book, Soft Power for the Journey, while inspiring students through mentorship, resilience and innovation.

Three Rice University engineering management graduate students win first place for Best Analysis at the 2024 ASEM Student Case Competition for their Microsoft AI strategy.

This seminar explored the complexities of leading large-scale projects across diverse cultural and international contexts. Students engaged with insights on communication, leadership, and collaboration in global teams, gaining practical perspectives from real-world project environments. The session highlighted the skills needed to navigate complexity and lead effectively on a global stage.

In this Q&A session, Professor Fred Higgs, Director of the Rice Center for Engineering Leadership, shared insights on developing effective engineering leaders in an evolving global landscape.