Rice Engineering Communications Two graduating seniors at Rice University have been awarded the 2019 leadership prizes from the Rice Center for Engineering Leadership (RCEL). Kevin Sterling Zhang, in chemical and biomolecular engineering (ChBE), was given the 2019 Robert H. Parks, Jr. Prize for Excellence in Engineering Leadership. Gigi Rill in mechanical engineering (MECH) received the […]
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RCEL Ethics Panel
Join RCEL and a special guest panel to discuss the role of ethics and leadership for engineers in the real world, how their ideals affect engineering decisions and innovations. Attendees will be able to ask questions and participate in the discussion.
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The Gender Factor: Leadership Double Standards in Tech
Thursday, January 24, 2019 6:30 p.m. McMurtry Auditorium, Dunan Hall Reception in Martel Hall following panel Join top female industry leaders as they discuss the additional demands and challenges of being a woman in an engineering leadership position. Hear about how to be an effective leader, the double standards they have faced, and advice for […]
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ASME and RCEL ‘GingerTower’ Study Break
Didn’t get enough of the ENGI 218 labs? Want to engage in holiday activities with the other engineering leaders on campus? Come on out to the ASME and RCEL Holiday Party! We will have a “GingerTower” design competition, sugar cookie decorating, a hot chocolate bar, and a cherished times with friends
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RCEL Halloween Study Break
Come out and relax with fellow RCEL students of all years and majors! Grab some snacks, paint a pumpkin, and meet the upperclassmen.
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RCEL hosts 7th Annual Engineering Liftoff
The Rice Center for Engineering Leadership held its 7th annual freshmen “Engineering Liftoff” on Saturday, Sept. 8, in the RMC Grand Hall.
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RCEL launches inaugural Rice ELITE Summer Camp
Over the summer 2018, RCEL created and launched the Rice “Emerging Leaders in Technology & Engineering” (ELITE) summer camp as a premier pre-college engineering program for high school students, with a unique focus on preparing young people to become future leaders in technology and engineering. The Rice ELITE Camp offered an experience based on the […]
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From the Student Director: Advice for incoming freshmen
On behalf of the Rice Center for Engineering Leadership (RCEL), welcome to Rice! My name is Saurabh Harohalli, and I am a senior studying Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. I am also the RCEL Student Director for the 2018-2019 school year. In my role, I plan to build a strong RCEL student community with members that help each other in their endeavors.
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Higgs appointed vice provost for academic affairs
B.J. ALMOND – MAY 2, 2018 Rice University News & Media Professor C. Fred Higgs III has been appointed vice provost for academic affairs. His five-year term in this role will begin July 1 when he completes his year as interim vice provost. “I am delighted that Fred Higgs has accepted our offer to become […]
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Behling, Gatherer honored by RCEL
Patrick Kurp, Engineering Communications Two graduating seniors at Rice University have been awarded the 2018 leadership prizes from the Rice Center for Engineering Leadership (RCEL). Jacob Behling in chemical and biomolecular engineering (ChBE) was given the 2018 Robert H. Parks, Jr. Prize for Excellence in Engineering Leadership. Andrew Gatherer in mechanical engineering (MECH) received the […]
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