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Matthew Grossman

From the Army to industry Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019

While in the U.S. Army, Matthew Grossman thought about becoming a Green Beret, but his career led him to mechanical engineering.


Iyabo Lawal

Iyabo Lawal named as Future Faculty Fellow Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019

New Rice Engineering program supports Ph.D. and postdoctoral students interested in pursuing academic careers.


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A.I. and machine learning at Rice: Much more than science fiction Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019

Hassanzadeh among Rice researchers changing public perception by making artificial intelligence less flashy and more practical.


Pol Spanos

Spanos recognized with medal for China contributions Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019

Rice professor has recruited and supervised more than 30 visiting scholars and Ph.D. students from China.


Geoff Wehmeyer

Wehmeyer receives NASA Early Career Faculty award Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019

With three-year, $600,000 grant, his research will investigate novel approaches to thermal-control materials for spacecraft.


Eleazar Marquez

How this alumnus's father inspired him to take teaching seriously Monday, Oct. 21, 2019

An assistant teaching professor in mechanical engineering, Eleazar Marquez graduated from Rice University in 2016.


elizabeth and matthew brake

Brakes team up to teach engineering ethics Monday, Sep. 16, 2019

Siblings and Rice professors Elizabeth and Matthew Brake encourage students to consider tough questions.


matthew brake

AMPT, Rice's newest center, dedicated to 3D printing and more Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019

Additive Manufacturing, Performance and Tribology draws from multiple disciplines, schools and departments in engineering and science.


Joshua and Jordan Wagner

What it's like being twins in mechanical engineering Friday, Apr. 19, 2019

Joshua Wagner selected as NASA Space Technology Research Fellow. Jordan awarded NSF Graduate Research Fellowship..