Emily Person

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Robert Vajtai, research professor in the Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering at Rice, has been awarded the title of Doctor Honoris Causa (Honorary Doctor) from the University of Szeged located in Hungary.

Amanda Nash and Kelsey Swingle joined the Department of Bioengineering faculty in the fall of 2025. The two new assistant professors strengthen Rice University’s impact on global health, bringing expertise in biomaterials and innovative drug

To mark its golden anniversary, Rice Engineering and Computing proudly presents “Breaking Through: A Half-Century of the George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing at Rice University” — a keepsake coffee table book celebrating 50 years of

Eleven doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows in the George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing will embark on their journey toward academic careers this year with tailored support from the Future Faculty Fellows program.

Three Rice Engineering and Computing alumni have joined the Engineering Advisory Board (EAB) and will serve as advisors to the dean. David Allison '08, Ed Graham ‘89 and Robert Kester '10 bring expertise that will help guide strategic developments

The George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing’s Future Faculty Fellows program supports PhD students and postdocs as they pursue an academic career path.

Digital Signal Processing (DSP) has revolutionized the digital world, and Rice University has been a key driver in the field since it launched its first DSP course in 1968.

Eight faculty from the George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing have been named to endowed chairs.

Dane Christensen ’00 has joined the Rice Engineering Advisory Board (EAB) and will serve as an advisor to the dean in matters related to the energy transition.