Emily Person

Rice Engineering and Computing invites alumni back to campus November 12-14, 2026, for a weekend of faculty talks, department gatherings and opportunities to spend time with the Rice community.

For more than a decade, Harrell Huff has invested in the students and infrastructure of Rice University’s Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen (OEDK), turning the flagship undergraduate experiential learning program into a thriving hub of innovation.

Within a decade after graduating from Rice University, David Tsao ’17 transformed a startup based on a simple diagnostic blood test into a unicorn enterprise that touches millions of lives worldwide.

Suzanne Plummer ’89 has spent her career charting new territory—from transforming the technology behind modern computing to opening doors for women in engineering.

From revolutionizing global cell phone technologies to paving the way for STEM careers for the next generation, Wanda Gass ’78 has left a lasting legacy on both the engineering industry and society.

As a technology executive and entrepreneur, Vinay Pai ’88 ’91 has focused his career on building innovative platforms that benefit society, all while expanding opportunities for Rice University students.

Larry McIntire, a pioneer of biological transport phenomena and tissue engineering, left a legacy that continues to shape the field of biomedical engineering.

Kelsey Swingle, assistant professor of bioengineering at Rice University, has received the PhD Thesis Award from the Controlled Release Society (CRS) for her doctoral research in one of the most significant health challenges facing new mothers and

Mario Escobar, assistant research professor at Rice University’s Department of Bioengineering, has been appointed assistant professor at Baylor College of Medicine, effective July 1.

Rice University freshman Rishi Madhuvairy and Purdue University sophomore Rahul Prabhu earned first place in the poster competition at Purdue University’s AI Research Showcase on April 14, 2026, after developing an AI-driven model designed to detect

The George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing Alumni Awards honor alumni for achievements and service that have a lasting impact on society. The School of Engineering and Computing and the Rice Engineering Alumni (REA) board are pleased to

Pediatric cancers behave differently than adult cancers, and treatments for pediatric cancer patients are not just child-sized versions of adult therapies. A fellowship from the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation and St. Jude Children’s

Sixteen students affiliated with Rice University’s Department of Bioengineering have been named 2026 National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellows, underscoring the department’s continued record of academic excellence.

Texas Biomaterials Day drew researchers from all corners of the region to celebrate innovations in biomaterials at Rice University’s BioScience Research Collaborative on April 10, 2026.

The George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing at Rice University has announced the promotion of Rodrigo Ferreira to Associate Dean for Technology and Responsibility, effective March 1, 2026.

The George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing proudly participated in Houston Engineers Week (E-Week) by hosting the annual Texas Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE) Outstanding Student Awards Luncheon on Feb. 24, 2026.

Omid Veiseh, professor of bioengineering at Rice University, has been selected to receive the 2026 Clemson Award for Basic Research.

Matthew Wettergreen, director of Rice University’s MBE Programs (Applied Bioengineering and Global Medical Innovation) and teaching professor in the Department of Bioengineering and the Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen, is creating new

Assistant professors Guilherme Migliato Marega and Harris Pirie joined the Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering in Rice University’s George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing on Jan. 1, 2026.