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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A letter from the MEML SA President

To close out the academic year, faculty and students from Rice University’s Master’s in Engineering programs came together to celebrate milestones, reflect on shared accomplishments, and express gratitude. The event featured lively conversations, student presentations, and moments of connection across disciplines. A fitting send-off to a year defined by collaboration, growth, and community.

Students gathered for a practical GitHub workshop focused on version control, collaboration, and best practices for real-world engineering projects. Through guided exercises and live demonstrations, participants strengthened their ability to manage code, track changes, and work effectively in teams. The session emphasized tools and workflows essential for modern engineering and technical leadership.

Dr. Joshua Gray led this interactive networking workshop, guiding students through practical strategies for building authentic professional connections.

This panel brought students and faculty together for an open discussion on the gender-based double standards that continue to shape leadership experiences in the tech industry.