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SUMMARY:Ethical Decisions: The Engineer's Responsibility Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join RCEL and a special guest panel to discuss the role of ethics and leadership for engineers in the real world\, and how ideals affect engineering decisions and innovations. Attendees will be able to ask questions and participate in the discussion. \n  \nJOIN THE CONVERSATION – Register and join here: https://rb.gy/udmx2f\n  \nThis year\, the RCEL Ethics Panel is going virtual!  Panelists from Houston and across the country will come together to discuss the role of of ethics and ethical decision making in their respective experiences and industries.  This year’s panelists include: \n\n\n\n\nMark Durcan ChE ’83\nRice Trustee\nFormer CEO of Micron Technology\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKate Hallaway CE ’04\nProject Manager at BGE Inc.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBryan Hassin CS ’01\nCofounder and CEO of Third Derivative\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKate Montgomery\, BIEO ’09\nManager of Clinical & Medical Affairs\, EnSpectra Health
URL:https://www.rcelconnect.org/event/ethicaldecisions/
CATEGORIES:Events,Rice Center for Engineering Leadership
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rice Center for Engineering Leadership":MAILTO:rcel@rice.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200217T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200217T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002738
CREATED:20200204T181413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200212T210000Z
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SUMMARY:RCEL Ethics Panel
DESCRIPTION:Join RCEL and a special guest panel to discuss the role of ethics and leadership for engineers in the real world\, and how ideals affect engineering decisions and innovations. Attendees will be able to ask questions and participate in the discussion. \nA reception will follow. \n  \nThis year’s panel includes: \nAlisa S. Max\, P.E.\nChief Operations Officer\nHarris County Engineering Department \n\n\n\nAlisa S. Max\, P.E. has nearly 30 years’ experience practicing engineering in Texas\, in both the public and private sector. She currently serves as the Chief Operations Officer of the Harris County Engineering Department. In her prior role as the General Services Division Manager\, she managed multiple offices including the Harris County Permits Office and the Watershed Protection Group. She has served in leadership roles within the Engineering Department related to Harris County recovery efforts following major storm events dating back to Hurricane Ike\, including most recently serving as Engineering’s Deputy Incident Commander for Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts. Alisa has worked on Harris County Engineering Department statewide legislative initiatives in Austin over the last several sessions\, striving to make our community more resilient. She is a Civil Engineering graduate of Rice University and a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas. \n\n\n\n  \nC. Fred Higgs III\, Ph.D.\nFaculty Director\nRice Center for Engineering Leadership \nDr. C. Fred Higgs III joined RCEL as Faculty Director on July 1\, 2016 following an international search\, and was named Vice Provost for Academic Affairs for Rice University in 2018. He holds a joint appointment as the John and Ann Doerr Professor Mechanical Engineering. Dr. Higgs earned a B.S. in MECH from Tennessee State University\, and his M.S. and Ph.D. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He joined Carnegie Mellon 2003\, where he headed the Particle Flow and Tribology Lab. In 2016\, Professor Higgs was named a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)\, which in 2010 had presented him with the Burt L. Newkirk Award for researchers under the age of 40 who have made notable contributions in tribology. In 2007 he received a NSF CAREER Young Investigator Award\, and in 2013 he received Carnegie Mellon’s top engineering teaching honor. Dr. Higgs enjoys “working with the RCEL team to develop tomorrow’s ethical\, emotionally intelligent engineering leaders who will enter the workforce ready to deliver innovative products and technologies.” \n  \nNathaniel Richards\nFounder and CEO\nEntrance Consulting \nNate has over 18 years of software engineering and consulting experience. He founded Entrance in 2003. Nate is the past President of the Board of LifeHouse Houston\, a Christ-centered maternity home ministry\, and is past Executive committee member and Treasurer of Houston Achievement Place\, a foster care and social skills training non-profit organization. \n  \nEbony Wiley\nLeadership Initiatives\nRice Center for Engineering Leadership\nFormer Executive Applications Engineering Leader\, GE \nEbony Wiley joined the Rice Center for Engineering Leadership in January 2020 after 18 years at General Electric with extensive experience in defining strategic goals\, collaborating with stakeholders and identifying new business opportunities. Her experience leading global engineering teams in customer negotiations\, proposal development and commercial operations makes her a great fit for RCEL. Her most recent role was Executive Application Engineering Leader at GE Aero derivatives. Previously\, she held key international leadership assignments as Global Proposal Development Manager\, Applications Engineering Leader\, Senior Product Manager\, Operations and Initiatives Leader. Ebony is a proven change agent who is known for providing innovative solutions for clients while setting vision\, developing talent\, and making data driven decisions.
URL:https://www.rcelconnect.org/event/ethicspanel20/
LOCATION:Duncan Hall
CATEGORIES:Events,Rice Center for Engineering Leadership
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rice Center for Engineering Leadership":MAILTO:rcel@rice.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190404T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190404T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002738
CREATED:20190401T194448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190401T194734Z
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SUMMARY:RCEL Ethics Panel
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\nPanel includes: \nPeter Buckley is Vice President of Sales for Sulzer Pumps (US) Inc. and is responsible for the sales\, marketing\, and tendering of Sulzer’s engineered pumping solutions in the Americas Region. He has global responsibility for Sulzer’s Oil & Gas segment activity.  Peter has been with Sulzer for 30 years in various roles of Sales Management\, Sales\, Applications\, and Engineering. He began his career in Sulzer’s engineering department in Portland\, OR prior to moving to Houston\, TX in 1991. Peter holds a B.S.M.E from the University of Washington\, Seattle and earned his Professional Engineers License in Mechanical Engineering in Texas. \n  \nMelissa Peterson\, J.D. is the Energy Business Unit Counsel-Americas for the Pumps Equipment Division at Sulzer – a Swiss-based conglomerate.  As leader of a small in-house legal department\, she supports subsidiaries in the US\, Canada\, and Mexico in global sales of engineered pumps\, supply chain matters\, trade compliance\, IP collaborations and dispute resolution. Before joining Sulzer\, Ms. Peterson was Director of Operations of Strategic Analytics in Santa Fe\, New Mexico – a software and consulting startup specializing in “big data” forecasting software for financial institutions.  Ms. Peterson is a Houston native and holds a BA from Rice University\, and a JD from The University of Texas at Austin School of Law. \n  \nMark Hoffman ’11 is the Director of Design and Engineering at the Houston Zoo. Mark joined Walter P. Moore and Associates in 2011\, where he worked as a civil engineer on commercial\, institutional and infrastructure design and planning projects.  In 2016\, Mark became a Team Director\, managing revenue\, backlog\, quality and design concepts for a team of ten engineers and drafters. Mark has worked at the Houston Zoo since the fall of 2017\, and is responsible for creating and executing the Zoo’s capital construction program. He attended Rice University\, where he was a member of Chi Epsilon\, the Rice Center for Engineering Leadership\, and KTRU Rice Radio. He graduated in 2011 with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. Mark is President-Elect of the Greater Houston Chapter of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers and was selected as TSPE’s 2017 Young Engineer of the Year for the state of Texas. \n  \nC. Fred Higgs III\, Ph.D. is the Faculty Director for the Rice Center for Engineering Leadership\, as well as Vice Provost of Academic Affairs and the John and Ann Doerr Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Rice University.  He also conducts research at the Particle Flow & Tribology Lab (PFTL) at Rice University\, researching new methodologies to predicting the behavior of granular\, powder\, and slurry flows in sliding contacts.  Dr. Higgs is the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of InnovAlgae\, a start-up company that bio-manufactures algae-based consumer goods and products.  A Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)\, he has published over 100 archival papers while serving  as research advisor to over 100 undergraduate\, 30 masters\, and 12 doctoral students since 2014.
URL:https://www.rcelconnect.org/event/ethicspanel19/
CATEGORIES:Events,Rice Center for Engineering Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190323T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190323T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002738
CREATED:20190322T180520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190322T180818Z
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SUMMARY:RCEL Splashdown 2019
DESCRIPTION:RCEL Student Leadership invites you to the new engineering design competition from the Rice Center for Engineering Leadership!  Building on Engineering Liftoff\, this fun event will see teams of all years and majors take on the newest challenge:  Can you cross the Rice Rec Center pool without getting wet?  \nREGISTER HERE!\nRegister as a team or individual.\nALL YEARS AND MAJORS WELCOME!
URL:https://www.rcelconnect.org/event/rcel-splashdown-2019/
LOCATION:Rice University Gibbs Recreation Center\, 6100 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Rice Center for Engineering Leadership,Undergraduate
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181201T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181201T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002738
CREATED:20181126T213358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181126T213358Z
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SUMMARY:ASME and RCEL 'GingerTower' Study Break
DESCRIPTION:Hey ASME and RCEL! 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 ♥ \nEvent Description:\nhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1wxwpwDZdXa89Ae3bYkeAL1nLJjYntI511oaaJ6rPb6k/edit?usp=sharing \n7:00	Come enjoy some cookies\, hot chocolate\, and apple cider!\nAssemble teams\, explain instructions.\n7:15	Save Christmas!\n8:00 Judging and scoring\n8:30 Clean-up constructions; time for more hot chocolate\, cookies\, etc.
URL:https://www.rcelconnect.org/event/asme-and-rcel-gingertower-study-break/
LOCATION:Duncan College 113
CATEGORIES:Rice Center for Engineering Leadership
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rice Center for Engineering Leadership":MAILTO:rcel@rice.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181022T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181022T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002738
CREATED:20181012T183010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181022T183319Z
UID:3862-1540195200-1540227600@www.rcelconnect.org
SUMMARY:RCEL Halloween Study Break
DESCRIPTION:RCEL HALLOWEEN STUDY BREAK IS OCTOBER 22 AT 8PM! \nCome out and relax with fellow RCEL students of all years and majors! Grab some snacks\, paint a pumpkin\, and meet the upperclassmen.
URL:https://www.rcelconnect.org/event/rcel-halloween-study-break/
LOCATION:McMurtry College PDR and Library
CATEGORIES:Events,Rice Center for Engineering Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180402T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180402T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002738
CREATED:20180402T200113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180402T200113Z
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SUMMARY:RCEL Ethics and Leadership Panel for Engineers
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSmall dessert reception to follow.
URL:https://www.rcelconnect.org/event/rcelethicspanel18/
LOCATION:McMurtry Auditorium – Duncan Hall
CATEGORIES:Events,Rice Center for Engineering Leadership
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rice Center for Engineering Leadership":MAILTO:rcel@rice.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180331T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180331T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002738
CREATED:20180307T194129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180307T200235Z
UID:3341-1522494000-1522512000@www.rcelconnect.org
SUMMARY:RCEL Splashdown 2018
DESCRIPTION:RCEL Student Leadership invites you to Splashdown\, the new engineering design competition from the Rice Center for Engineering Leadership!  Building on Engineering Liftoff\, this fun event will see teams of freshmen and sophomore engineers take on the newest challenge:  Can you cross the Rice Rec Center pool without getting wet? \n\nTest your engineering and leadership skills!\nImagine\, design\, and build on the fly with fellow freshmen and sophomore engineers\nRace to cross the pool for CASH PRIZES and bragging rights\nFree food\, t-shirt\, and all supplies provided\n\nRegister NOW! 
URL:https://www.rcelconnect.org/event/rcelsplashdown2018/
LOCATION:Rice University Gibbs Recreation Center\, 6100 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Rice Center for Engineering Leadership
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rice Center for Engineering Leadership":MAILTO:rcel@rice.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171203T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171203T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002738
CREATED:20171115T210018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171212T211033Z
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SUMMARY:ASME & RCEL Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:Hey RCEL and ASME! Looking for a way to procrastinate studying for finals? Want to engage in holiday activities with the other engineering students on campus? Come on out to the ASME & RCEL Holiday Party! We will have a “Gingerbridge” design competition\, sugar cookie decorating\, a hot-chocolate bar\, and cherished times with friends ♥ \nInvite your ASME and RCEL friends!!! Let us know you’re coming here. \n– Hosted by RCEL Student Leadership and Rice Chapter of ASME
URL:https://www.rcelconnect.org/event/asme-rcel-holiday-party/
LOCATION:Duncan College 113
CATEGORIES:Events,Rice Center for Engineering Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170417T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170417T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002738
CREATED:20170407T040135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170410T152636Z
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SUMMARY:RCEL End of the Year Crawfish Boil and Pizza Party
DESCRIPTION:It’s been another great year at RCEL! Come out and enjoy crawfish and pizza with your fellow Certificate students! We will recognize our seniors and the new Student Leadership\, as well as welcome new Certificate students to the program. \nAre you coming?  Let us know! Fill out this form so we are sure to have plenty of food for everyone! \nRSVP HERE!
URL:https://www.rcelconnect.org/event/crawfishboil2017/
LOCATION:Brockman Portico – Rice University
CATEGORIES:Events,Rice Center for Engineering Leadership
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rice Center for Engineering Leadership":MAILTO:rcel@rice.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170213T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002738
CREATED:20170201T211126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170214T211547Z
UID:2063-1487012400-1487019600@www.rcelconnect.org
SUMMARY:RCEL Boba & Board Game Study Break
DESCRIPTION:Hey RCEL! On Monday\, February 13 at 7:00 P.M. we will be having a board game and boba study break in the McMurtry library. Come grab a free drink\, play some board games and cards\, get to know other students in RCEL! \nFill out this Google form by THURSDAY\, FEBRUARY 9TH to get your boba 🙂\nhttps://goo.gl/forms/f1Q15B65LNEb0mMg2 \nHosted by the RCEL Student Engagement Committee.
URL:https://www.rcelconnect.org/event/rcelbobastudybreak2017/
LOCATION:McMurtry College PDR and Library
CATEGORIES:Events,Rice Center for Engineering Leadership
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rice Center for Engineering Leadership":MAILTO:rcel@rice.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161119T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161119T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002738
CREATED:20161104T184324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161104T184324Z
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SUMMARY:REA Trivia Night and Dinner at Rice!
DESCRIPTION:The Rice Engineering Alumni (REA) is hosting a Trivia Night at Rice and you’re invited! Open to all engineering majors and years\, teams of REA members and Rice students will compete to answer trivia is engineering\, history\, pop culture\, and more! Prizes will be awarded to the winning team with bragging rights going to the winning major.  \nAnd did we mention the food? Because there will be FREE DINNER served! \nThis event is sponsored by the Rice Engineering Alumni and the Rice Center for Engineering Leadership. P
URL:https://www.rcelconnect.org/event/rea-trivia-night-and-dinner-at-rice/
LOCATION:Brockman Portico – Rice University
CATEGORIES:Events,Rice Center for Engineering Leadership,Rice Engineering Alumni
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161109T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002738
CREATED:20161027T211243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161108T212241Z
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SUMMARY:SCREECH 2016
DESCRIPTION:The fast-paced lightning talk competition for graduate research is back! SCREECH is scheduled for Wednesday\, November 9th\, 2016. It will take place in McMurtry Auditorium of Duncan Hall. \nSCREECH is an opportunity for graduate students to deliver a 90-second snapshot of their research. Competing participants will highlight the objectives and impact of the diverse graduate research projects being done in Rice University’s School of Engineering. The event aims to connect cutting-edge research with a diverse audience to showcase the unconventional wisdom that exemplifies Rice. \nA panel of judges composed by members of academia and industry will select the winners. Additionally\, attendees can cast their vote for a ‘fan favorite’ award. University-level and department-level winners will receive hundreds of dollars in prize money. \nIf you are an engineering graduate student interested in participating in this event\, applications to enter the SCREECH competition are now open! You may apply using this form. \nIf you are interested in supporting this event\, please consider becoming a sponsor or volunteering as a SCREECH judge. \nSCREECH is currently open to both personal and corporate sponsorship.
URL:https://www.rcelconnect.org/event/screech2016/
LOCATION:Duncan Hall
CATEGORIES:Events,Rice Center for Engineering Leadership
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rice Center for Engineering Leadership":MAILTO:rcel@rice.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161101T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161103T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002738
CREATED:20161031T025056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161031T031405Z
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SUMMARY:RCEL Aloha Days!
DESCRIPTION:Join RCEL faculty and staff to celebrate Aloha Days by wearing your best island gear this week!
URL:https://www.rcelconnect.org/event/rcel-aloha-days/
LOCATION:Rice University
CATEGORIES:Events,Rice Center for Engineering Leadership
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rice Center for Engineering Leadership":MAILTO:rcel@rice.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160910T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160910T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002738
CREATED:20160802T192820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160906T145931Z
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SUMMARY:Engineering Liftoff
DESCRIPTION:The Engineering Liftoff is the orientation event for the School of Engineering.  Test your engineering and leadership skills on a fun challenge.  Learn about Rice and engineering\, and hear student speakers talk about their experiences at Rice in leadership\, internships and entrepreneurship.  All engineering freshman and those considering engineering majors are invited to attend. \nGreat food\, new friends\, exciting challenges!  Come to the Liftoff! \n\n\nREGISTER NOW!  Visit rcelconnect.org/liftoff
URL:https://www.rcelconnect.org/event/engineeringliftoff/
LOCATION:RMC – Grand Hall
CATEGORIES:Rice Center for Engineering Leadership,Undergraduate
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rice Center for Engineering Leadership":MAILTO:rcel@rice.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160606T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160610T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002738
CREATED:20160501T161944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T180847Z
UID:1668-1465200000-1465578000@www.rcelconnect.org
SUMMARY:Rice Drone Camp
DESCRIPTION:In Aug. 2015\, the Rice Center for Engineering Leadership (RCEL) and TrumbullUnmanned hosted a group of 20 middle school students for a 3-day pilot of the inaugural Rice Drone Camp\, as featured by Fox News\, BP\, Drone 360 Magazine\, The WB\, Oil & Gas Journal\, and a variety of print and online publications. (See links below)\nRice Drone Camp students explore the engineering and science of drone technology and UAV systems\, while also examining the social and cultural implications of technological advances. The program includes technical lectures from Rice faculty and professional engineers\, project-based learning experiences\, and hands-on training in drone operation.\n\nThe curriculum of the camp was designed to provide a rigorous\, project-based learning experience\, while also aligning with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and federal education standards.\n\n\nCurrent (Spring 2016) 6th\, 7th\, and 8th grade students are welcomed to apply. \nThrough the support of our industry partners\, we are able to provide FREE TUITION for all students admitted students to the 2016 Rice Drone Camp. \nIn addition\, we will be taking students to visit the Microsoft Technology Center to explore cutting edge advances in the computer technology that drives the drone and aerial robotics industry. \n\n\nOfficial Application for 2016 Rice Drone Camp:\nWe’re sorry\, the 2016 application is now closed.\n\n  \nMedia Coverage for 2015 Camp:\nBP Official Video –  \nhttp://www.bp.com/en_us/bp-us/community/STEM-programs/us-drones-camp.html \nRice Public Relations –\nhttp://news.rice.edu/2015/08/14/flying-toward-the-future/ \nThe CW News Story –\nhttp://cw39.com/2015/08/13/rice-drone-camp-lets-kids-imaginations-soar/
URL:https://www.rcelconnect.org/event/rice-drone-camp/
LOCATION:Rice University
CATEGORIES:Rice Center for Engineering Leadership
ORGANIZER;CN="Rice Center for Engineering Leadership":MAILTO:rcel@rice.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160418T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160418T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002738
CREATED:20160411T211439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160426T212048Z
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SUMMARY:RCEL End of the Year Party
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.rcelconnect.org/event/rcel-end-of-the-year-party/
LOCATION:Duncan College 113
CATEGORIES:Rice Center for Engineering Leadership
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rice Center for Engineering Leadership":MAILTO:rcel@rice.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160408T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160408T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002738
CREATED:20160406T214432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160406T215544Z
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SUMMARY:RCEL Design Challenge and Information Event 2016
DESCRIPTION:If you’re curious about the Rice Center for Engineering Leadership and want to learn what it would be like to be a part of it\, you can find out this Friday\, 4:30-6:30pm in Rayzor Hall room 123. They’re going to have a fast-paced team challenge with current RCEL students as coaches. Talk to these students and learn what they’ve gotten out of RCEL’s certificate program. There will be plenty of pizza and cash prizes for winning teams! Find out more here.
URL:https://www.rcelconnect.org/event/rceldesignchallenge2016/
LOCATION:Rayzor Hall 123
CATEGORIES:Rice Center for Engineering Leadership
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rice Center for Engineering Leadership":MAILTO:rcel@rice.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160302T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160305T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002738
CREATED:20151112T163056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151124T224209Z
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SUMMARY:Ignite 2015 Silicon Valley Trek
DESCRIPTION:APPLY HERE\nAPPLICATION DEADLINE:\n5:00 P.M. FRIDAY\, DECEMBER 11\, 2015\n 
URL:https://www.rcelconnect.org/event/ignite-2015-silicon-valley-trek/
CATEGORIES:Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship,Rice Center for Engineering Leadership
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rice Center for Engineering Leadership":MAILTO:rcel@rice.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160223T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160223T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002738
CREATED:20160211T223251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160211T223539Z
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SUMMARY:Engineer Your Career - Industry Panel Event
DESCRIPTION:Join the Rice Engineering Alumni and the Rice Center for Engineering Leadership to learn more about what engineers do in the field and how your skill set can be used in the future.  The panel for this event is an experienced group of engineers from industry that will discuss technology\, innovation\, and how you can grow your career in technical roles. \nPanel members include: \nChuck Fox ’82\nB.S. Mechanical Engineering\nChuck started his career at Shell Oil Company where he worked as a drilling engineer in Houston and Damascus\, Syria.  He left Shell in 1986 and received an MS in petroleum engineering from Stanford in 1988.  Later that year he rejoined Shell and worked first as a reservoir engineer\, and then as a manager until 2000 when his subsidiary\, Shell CO2 Company\, was purchased by Kinder Morgan.  While he was at Shell he co-authored a book for the Society of Petroleum Engineers\, “Practical Aspects of CO2 Flooding.” At Kinder Morgan CO2 Company he continued in the same role as Vice President of Engineering and Operations until 2013\, when he left to create his own oil company\, Windy Cove Energy. \nDavid Van Kleeck ’81\nPhD Chemical Engineering\nDavid Van Kleeck joined the staff of RCEL in August 2014 following a 34 year career as a Technologist and Manager in Shell’s research and development organization. During his Shell career\, he held a variety of positions in which he was responsible for process development\, manufacturing technical service\, and product support to several downstream refining and chemical businesses. He was also active in Shell’s recruiting efforts for over fourteen years as a campus interviewer.  Dr. Van Kleeck had a parallel career in the Army Reserve\, retiring after 32 years of active and reserve service in 2005 as a Brigadier General.  During his Army career\, he commanded troops at the Battalion\, Group\, and Brigade levels. His assignments included active duty tours in Italy and Germany. He returned to Rice after receiving his Ph.D here in Chemical Engineering in 1981. \nJennifer Pinnick ’08\nB.S. Chemical Engineering\nJennifer started her career with Chevron in 2007 as a summer intern\, and returned full time after graduation in 2008 as a Completions Engineer in Houston. Shortly thereafter she moved to Covington\, LA to work as a production and reservoir engineer in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico. Currently\, she serves as Chevron North America Exploration & Production Reservoir Management Advisor.  Jennifer is a member of the Rice Engineering Alumni Board. \nCassandra McZeal ’99\nB.S. Computational and Applied Mathematics\nCassandra joined ExxonMobil URC in 2000.  She began her career developing optimization software for oil and gas investment portfolio planning and management.  Until 2010\, she was a member and/or Team Lead of the Optimization Technology Group working on optimization software for oil and gas investment portfolio planning and management.  From 2010-2012\, she led the Visualization & Workflow Integration team responsible for ExxonMobil’s in-house visualization engine.  She is currently the supervisor for the Computational Methods section comprising teams focused on mathematical modeling of physical processes\, data analytics\, and optimization.
URL:https://www.rcelconnect.org/event/engineer-your-career-industry-panel-event/
LOCATION:Duncan Hall
CATEGORIES:Rice Center for Engineering Leadership
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rice Center for Engineering Leadership":MAILTO:rcel@rice.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160204T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160204T143000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002738
CREATED:20160129T180254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160131T224408Z
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SUMMARY:Guest Speaker Timothy Schmidt: MISis\, Preserving Traditions\, While Staying Ahead of the Times
DESCRIPTION:The National University of Science and Technology “MISIS” is a leading Russian research university with a storied history and a bright future.  This short presentation will briefly look at its history\, recent accomplishments and developments\, and where we envision ourselves going forward.   There will be ample time for questions. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER  Timothy Schmidt is Advisor to the Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs at the National University of Science and Technology MIS&S in Moscow\, Russia.  Timothy holds a master’s degree in Russian from the University of Iowa and received B.A. degrees in Russian and Geography from the University of Northern Iowa.  Before joining MISiS\, he served as Director of International Student Services at Lawrence University in Appleton\, Wisconsin and has been involved in international education for nearly twenty years.  Timothy has been an active member of NAFSA: Association of International Educators and served on the NAFSA Region V team and as chair of the Wisconsin Association of International Educators.  In addition to teaching courses on cultural adjustment\, Timothy has presented at both regional and national NAFSA conferences on international student issues.
URL:https://www.rcelconnect.org/event/guest-speaker-timothy-schmidt-misis-preserving-traditions-while-staying-ahead-of-the-times/
CATEGORIES:Rice Center for Engineering Leadership
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rice Center for Engineering Leadership":MAILTO:rcel@rice.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160122T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002738
CREATED:20160122T180341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160122T180341Z
UID:1403-1453464000-1453478400@www.rcelconnect.org
SUMMARY:RCEL at the Spring Student Activities Fair
DESCRIPTION:Come out to the RMC during the Spring Student Activities Fair to learn more about RCEL from current Certificate students! \n\nLearn more about the requirements of the RCEL Engineering Leadership Certificate!\nHear about all the interested in programs RCEL supports\, including Internships\, Mentorship\, and Entrepreneurship!\nTalk to current Certificate students about what it means to be part of the RCEL Community at Rice!
URL:https://www.rcelconnect.org/event/rcel-at-the-spring-student-activities-fair/
LOCATION:RMC – Grand Hall
CATEGORIES:Rice Center for Engineering Leadership
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rice Center for Engineering Leadership":MAILTO:rcel@rice.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151207T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002738
CREATED:20151202T215132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151202T221039Z
UID:1331-1449500400-1449507600@www.rcelconnect.org
SUMMARY:RCEL Info Session & Study Break
DESCRIPTION:Considering being part of the Rice Center for Engineering Leadership (RCEL) Community? Need more information about what it takes to be involved? Maybe you’ve started the program\, but are unsure if you want to complete it? \nIf you are even the slightest bit on the fence about RCEL\, you should come to our RCEL Information Study Break! \nAt the event: \n\nA brief presentation by RCEL faculty will address frequently asked questions regarding completing the certificate\, and the community that is RCEL.\nA panel of current RCEL students (freshmen to seniors) will answer audience questions about the program and the RCEL student experience.\nAfter questions\, RCEL students will be available to speak one-on-one with attendants over food. This is to give you the opportunity to ask any personal questions\, or simply to connect and socialize with our community.\n\nKrispy Kreme Donuts & Coffee will be served\, along with other alternatives for those who aren’t particularly fond of donuts. \nWe encourage you to take a break\, and see if RCEL is a good fit for you! \nStay updated on our Facebook Event
URL:https://www.rcelconnect.org/event/rcel-info-session-study-break/
LOCATION:McMurtry PDR\, 2nd Floor of West Servery
CATEGORIES:Rice Center for Engineering Leadership
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rice Center for Engineering Leadership":MAILTO:rcel@rice.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151112T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151112T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002738
CREATED:20151013T201304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151124T224945Z
UID:942-1447345800-1447356600@www.rcelconnect.org
SUMMARY:7th Annual UNDERGRADUATE Elevator Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:Thursday – November 12\, 2015\n4:30 pm – 7:30 pm\n4:00 pm Registration Opens\nShell Auditorium\nJones School of Business \n7th Annual Elevator Pitch Competition – Teams or individuals will present 90-second pitches for their concept. The pitches will describe the designs\, the problem or need being solved\, the competitive advantages\, and the commercial potential of the venture. \nThis competition is open to ANY Rice undergraduate student or undergraduate team with a business concept or idea. Entries may be at any stage of development. \nFor more information\, visit oedk.rice.edu.
URL:https://www.rcelconnect.org/event/7th-annual-undergraduate-elevator-pitch-competition/
CATEGORIES:OEDK,Rice Center for Engineering Leadership,Undergraduate
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151106T060000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151106T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002738
CREATED:20151106T170517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151124T224940Z
UID:1177-1446789600-1446814800@www.rcelconnect.org
SUMMARY:Engineering Leadership Reaction Course
DESCRIPTION:The Rice Center for Engineering Leadership and the Dean of Engineering invite you to the inaugural Engineering Leadership Reaction Course! An elite\, hands-on experience\, the course offers a chance to develop your leadership skills through rigorous team-building\, reflection\, and more. You’ll work with other Rice students to overcome challenging obstacle activities and will receive direct feedback on your performance. \nWe are looking for highly motivated engineering students who are interested in growing as leaders and becoming involved in developing student-led programming for RCEL. Selection is competitive. By submitting the application\, you are committing to attend the Leadership Reaction Course if you are one of the 25 students selected. The application and release of liability form must be submitted by January 18.
URL:https://www.rcelconnect.org/event/engineering-leadership-reaction-course-2/
LOCATION:Texas A&M University\, College Station
CATEGORIES:Rice Center for Engineering Leadership
ORGANIZER;CN="Rice Center for Engineering Leadership":MAILTO:rcel@rice.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151029T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151029T220000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002738
CREATED:20151029T180153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151124T225026Z
UID:1114-1446143400-1446156000@www.rcelconnect.org
SUMMARY:SCREECH 2015
DESCRIPTION:SCREECH is an opportunity for graduate students to deliver a 90-second snapshot of their research. Competing participants will highlight the objectives and impact of the diverse graduate research projects being done in Rice University’s School of Engineering. The event aims to connect cutting-edge research with a diverse audience to showcase the unconventional wisdom that exemplifies Rice. \nWatch the pitches LIVE!
URL:https://www.rcelconnect.org/event/screech-2015/
LOCATION:Duncan Hall
CATEGORIES:Rice Center for Engineering Leadership
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rice Center for Engineering Leadership":MAILTO:rcel@rice.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151008T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151008T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T002738
CREATED:20151104T195114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151124T225057Z
UID:1130-1444327200-1444334400@www.rcelconnect.org
SUMMARY:RCEL Mentorship Program Kick-Off
DESCRIPTION:RCEL kicks off it’s new Mentorship Program. The program matches Rice Engineering undergraduates with industry mentors.
URL:https://www.rcelconnect.org/event/rcel-mentorship-program-kick-off/
LOCATION:Duncan Hall
CATEGORIES:Rice Center for Engineering Leadership
ORGANIZER;CN="Rice Center for Engineering Leadership":MAILTO:rcel@rice.edu
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