Rice Center for Engineering Leadership

“A dream worth giving oxygen to…”

On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was pinned down by two Minneapolis, Minnesota police officers, as a third one kneeled on his neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds until he was dead. The victim was African American, handcuffed and unarmed, and the police officers were White. A fourth police officer stood guard to prevent interference from pleading civilian onlookers. Although safely tucked away for days in my home due to COVID-19, one can imagine that it still did not take long for me to feel the existential threat here because when they called in Mr. Floyd’s description – Black, 6-4, around 220 pounds – they were calling in my same description. 

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Hidden Figures

RCEL Tip Tuesday: Leadership in the Movies

In Part I  of this article, we discussed two core principles of networking and two specific tools you can use to connect directly to specific people, even while traditional networking events are on hold. Today we review a few online tools that will help you broaden and deepen your network while building your personal brand.

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RCEL Tip Tuesday: Networking in the Time of COVID-19: Part II

In Part I  of this article, we discussed two core principles of networking and two specific tools you can use to connect directly to specific people, even while traditional networking events are on hold. Today we review a few online tools that will help you broaden and deepen your network while building your personal brand.

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RCEL Tip Tuesday: Internship Preparation in the Midst of a Pandemic

Just a few weeks ago, college students all over the country were thinking about spring break, finals, and summer internships. The world as we know it has changed tremendously over the last month, with many moving to remote working and learning. With the recent explosion of people affected by the COVID-19 virus, and the measures implemented to stop further spread, we have to rethink the way we approach working.

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RCEL Tip Tuesday: A Strong Elevator Pitch Can Help Turn Small Encounters into Big Opportunities

Elevator pitchis a term that’s thrown around a lot these days. Everyone talks about the need to have one, but I have found that few people have actually taken the time to develop a strong one. After all, the thinking goes, you should be able to speak automatically about your latest project, your new company, or your goals and aspirations, shouldn’t you? These are things you’re immersed in, thinking about frequently, and the words should just come to you when the time is right.  

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How this alumna weaves the magic of make-believe

Rebecca Lam has come a long way from the little girl who was terrified riding her first roller coaster. Now she loves nothing more than to enhance the guest experience of visitors when they step into a world of man-made enchantment. Lam is surrounded by the wonders of creativity and technology in her new role as a planner for Walt Disney World Resort’s project management group in Orlando.

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