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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RCEL 2.0 pushes specialization, better access
When the Rice Center for Engineering Leadership (RCEL) was formed back in 2010 with a $15 million gift from John ’73, ’74 and Anne ’75 Doerr, the goal was to create the next generation of engineers who exhibited strong analytic and leadership abilities. It would also educate the next class of idea-makers and future CEOs and managers who could emulate the strengths of the center’s founders: entrepreneurship, collaborative vision and a dedication for giving back.
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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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MECH senior launches rocketing career
Sam Zorek, a senior in mechanical engineering at Rice University, has received this year’s $10,000 Daedalus 88 Undergraduate Scholarship from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics(AIAA).
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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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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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End of Year Celebration brings RCEL Community together
More than 75 members of the RCEL Community, including students and Rice alumni, came out to celebrate another great year at RCEL and enjoy some authentic Texas BBQ at Brockman Hall Portico at Rice University. As the group feasted on smoked brisket, pork, chicken and veggies, RCEL Executive Director Kaz Karwowski recognized part of the outgoing senior […]
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RCEL panel discussion brings real world ethical dilemmas to students
The second RCEL Panel Discussion on Ethics and Leadership for Engineers brought more than 80 Rice students, faculty, and staff to McMurtry Auditorium on Monday, April 2. “Our goal was to show students ethics through the eyes of professionals,” said RCEL Executive Director Kaz Karwowski. “It’s one thing to learn about ethics in a classroom, […]
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