Join Ginger Koto Vaughn, PhD, Professor of Communication at Rice University, for an interactive workshop focused on learning to craft and deliver a clear, confident elevator pitch tailored to leadership, technical, and professional contexts. 

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.

Rice University’s Rice Center for Engineering Leadership launches the Summer Engineering Innovation Program, a 10-week interdisciplinary internship that connects graduate engineering students with industry and community partners to solve real-world challenges using emerging technologies like AI, cloud computing and automation.

Ahead of the September 6, 2025 showdown between Rice and the University of Houston Cougars, students, alumni, and supporters came together for a pregame tailgate celebrating school spirit and community. The gathering set the stage for an exciting day of Owl football.

A letter from the MEML SA President