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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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.
Continue readingRCEL 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.
Continue readingRCEL Tip Tuesday: Networking in the Time of COVID-19: Part I
Professional networking has not stopped at all; it has simply shifted gears. While business lunches and happy hours are no longer on the calendar, opportunities for networking are as available as ever.
Continue readingRice reacts to critical shortage of COVID-19 protective gear
What began as a 3D printing effort initiated by Fred Higgs, faculty director of the Rice Center for Engineering Leadership (RCEL), has gathered tremendous momentum and is scaling up with the goal of producing up to 600,000 face shields.
Continue readingRice Engineering seniors honored for leadership
Two graduating seniors in mechanical engineering are being honored by the Rice Center for Engineering Leadership (RCEL).
Continue readingRCEL 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.
Continue readingRCEL takes leadership role-playing online
RCEL takes leadership role-playing online
Continue readingRCEL 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.
Continue readingHow 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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