What sets RCEL students apart? Focused academic training in leadership theory Practice of leadership skills in real-world engineering contexts Sustained engagement and refining of skills over 4 year Certificate Program Mandatory structured internship experience Mentorship engagement with Rice Engineering Alum network and industry partners Weekly engagement with “Engineer in the Room” from industry On-going self-assessment and development of personal development plan On-going performance feedback throughout internship from faculty and industry experts Extensive communications training – written, oral, visual, and presentation coaching Skill focus: conflict management, interpersonal communication, negotiation & advocacy, risk mitigation, intercultural relations, project management, optimization, systems thinking Tiered student leadership program allows students to shape and refine RCEL program About RCEL Certificate Get Involved Contact Us