Announcements
End-of-Semester Celebration
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.
‘You are the captain of your ship’: Trailblazing Rice engineering alumna reflects on overcoming adversity, the value of mentorship
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.
Rice graduate students place first in ASEM Student Case Competition
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.
Managing Major Projects in a Multicultural, Global Environment
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.
Q&A with Fred Higgs: Leadership, Learning, and the Future of Engineering
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.
Engineering their next play: Student-athletes pursue their professional dreams through Rice program
Rice student-athletes Omari Porter, David Kasemervisz and Matthew Aribisala are pursuing engineering leadership while competing in Division I football. Through Rice’s MEML program, they strengthen technical skills, build leadership abilities and prepare for careers in AI-driven industries — all within a university that supports excellence on and off the field.
Sun, Sand, and Teamwork
MEML students bonded in Galveston through beach games, soccer, and time in the water—strengthening connections and teamwork in a relaxed coastal setting.
Innovative internship program equips Rice graduate engineers with industry experience
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.
Game Day at Rice: Owls vs. Cougars
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.
From the MEML SA President: The beginning is the most challenging part, but you will find your place!
A letter from the MEML SA President