A new speaker series is coming to Rice University this year – one by engineers, for engineers. The Rice Engineering Leader Speaker series, hosted by RCEL, features executives and thought leaders from technology organizations who uniquely employ or depend on engineers. These accomplished and insightful leaders will share their experiences in navigating disruptive change and how engineers can equip themselves to lead the way.
Continue readingFrom the MEML SA President: Embark on a transformative journey that transcends traditional engineering boundaries!
I became a part of the MEML program, driven by my desire to enhance my managerial abilities while retaining my strong passion for technology and engineering. I chose Rice’s MEML program with the belief that it would allow me to harness the advantages of both disciplines, enabling me to cultivate my leadership competencies and foster an entrepreneurial mindset.
Continue readingFrom the Student Director: RCEL helps you transform your potential into a personal vision, and develop skills to put it into motion!
The RCEL program is truly one of the most amazing programs offered to Rice engineers. Your engineering degree will make you a strong and competent engineer, but the RCEL program is the bridge that takes you from being a strong contributor to leading real change.
Continue readingCongratulations 2023 Graduates!
Congratulations to these Rice undergrads who completed the RCEL Certificate in Engineering Leadership!
Continue readingRCEL announces winners of the 2023 Parks Prize and the RCEL Award for Engineering Leadership
Joseph Urso, senior in chemical engineering, has won the 2023 Robert H. Parks Prize for Engineering Leadership. Derin Okunubi, senior in civil and environmental engineering, has won the 2023 RCEL Award for Engineering Leadership. Read on to learn more about these amazing student leaders!
Continue readingSplashdown sees largest turnout!
Splashdown 2023 is in the books! Over 50 Rice students faced the challenge of crossing the rec center pool without getting wet – with varied success! Congratulations to the winning teams! Thank you to the RCEL Student Leadership Team for their hard work and dedication to making this year’s Splashdown the largest one yet! Great […]
Continue readingRCEL sends team to represent Rice University at Lockheed Martin’s Sixth Annual Ethics in Engineering Competition
Students Katie Hart, junior, mechanical engineering, and Jackson Hughes, junior, materials science and nanoengineering, traveled to Lockheed Martin headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland, to compete in the sixth annual Ethics in Engineering Competition that took place Feb. 28 to March 3, 2023. David Van Kleeck, Professor in the Practice, and Professor George Webb traveled with the team as mentors.
Continue readingCongratulations 2022 Graduates!
Eighteen Rice undergrads complete RCEL Certificate in Engineering Leadership! Check out where our seniors are heading after graduation!
Continue readingRCEL announces winners of the 2022 Parks Prize and the RCEL Award for Engineering Leadership
Juan De La Garza, senior in chemical engineering, has won the 2022 Robert H. Parks Prize for Engineering Leadership. Jade McAdams, senior in mechanical engineering, has won the 2022 RCEL Award for Engineering Leadership. Read on to learn more about these amazing student leaders!
Continue readingFrom the Student Director: Start your own leadership journey here at Rice with RCEL!
Being a leader is not about being perfect from the day you step foot on Rice campus. It requires learning and growing from your mistakes, and RCEL provides the opportunity to do so. The leadership labs and role-play scenarios in the classroom allow you to take risks with creative problem solving, practice project management, and see what skills work for you.
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