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.
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From 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 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 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.
Continue readingRCEL alumni win 2017 ASME iShow People’s Choice Award
Rice University senior design team Sixth Sense was named the People’s Choice at the 2017 ASME iShow on June 22. According to the ASME, the ASME Innovation showcase (ISHOW) is “a global competition for hardware led ventures. We focus on the design & engineering journey of taking physical products to market. We care about “social innovation”, […]
Continue readingUnconventional students at Rice 2017: Senthil Natarajan
Senthil Natarajan is a 2017 senior at Rice University majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering. He will also receive the RCEL Certificate in Engineering Leadership upon graduation. April 23, 2017 – Brandon Martin, Rice University News Senthil Natarajan, a Will Rice College senior majoring in electrical engineering, used his four years at Rice to explore his […]
Continue readingPalanki, Tzouanas named Goldwater Scholars
Friday, April 7, 2017 Patrick Kurp, Engineering Communications Rohan Palanki and Constantine Tzouanas, bioengineering (BIOE) undergraduates at Rice University, have been named Goldwater Scholars for the academic year 2017-2018. Both sophomores are among the 240 chosen this year from 1,286 mathematics, science and engineering students nominated by universities nationwide. Each will receive $7,500 per year […]
Continue readingRCEL Ethics and Leadership Panel
Join RCEL and a special guest panel to discuss the role of ethics and leadership for engineers in the real world. Attendees will be able to ask questions of the panel and participate in the discussion.
Continue readingRice entrepreneurs meet successful and up-and-coming startups on Ignite 2017 Silicon Valley Trek
On the 2017 Ignite Silicon Valley Trek, 55 Rice graduate and undergraduate students met and learned from some of the most successful and up-and-coming entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley. Students visited over a dozen companies, including Square, Parsable, AirBNB, LendUp, Tesla, Maana, Benchmark Capital, BOX, Proteus, 23&Me, Five Prime, and 5am Ventures. The intense immersion experience included company visits […]
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