Rice University Mechanical Engineering

@RiceMECH Seminar: Dr. Venkat Keshav Chivukula from @UT_Health presents "From Computational Modeling to Digital Twins: Insights into Cardiovascular Disease Therapy." 📅 Apr 8 | ⏰ 3:30-4:30 PM | 📍 Maxfield Hall 251 events.rice.edu/event/mech-sem…

Research by Prof. Tezduyar and collaborators is in the March 2026 issue of Computational Mechanics by @SpringerNature. The study simulates airflow through the NASA Orion parachute, designed to safely return astronauts from deep space. @RiceEngineering link.springer.com/article/10.100…

Join us @RiceMECH Seminar Series to hear Dr. Amal El-Ghazaly from @Cornell present "Creating Reconfigurable Haptics with Magnetics." 📅 Apr 1 | ⏰ 3:30-4:30 PM | 📍 Maxfield Hall 251 events.rice.edu/event/426095-m…

Congratulations to Marcia O'Malley, chair of @RiceMECH, on being elected as a 2025 @AAAS Fellow! Recognized for her contributions to wearable and assistive robotics, haptic feedback systems and their application to augmenting human performance. news.rice.edu/news/2026/5-ri…

Kudos to @RiceMECH sophomore Joseph Wright on his second-place finish at the 2026 Rice Engineering Undergraduate Research Symposium! His adhesive-free bonding research in soft robotics could enable durable robots capable of human-like motion. 🔗 engineering.rice.edu/news/rice-unde…

Congratulations to @RiceMECH junior Autumn Rhodes, selected as a Brooke Owens Fellow — a nationally acclaimed program recognizing exceptional undergraduate women and gender minorities in space and aviation. 🔗 brookeowensfellowship.org/blog/posts/ann…

Featured in @ASMEdotorg: @RiceMECH Prof. Raudel Avila developed patient-specific 3D models that help surgeons plan complex pelvic reconstruction after cancer surgery, simulating mechanical loads to guide choices on bone grafts and implants. asme.org/topics-resourc…

@RiceMECH Seminar: Dr. Tania Morimoto from @UCSanDiego presents on soft robots and haptic interfaces for medical care—from surgical robots to rehabilitation wearables. 📅 Mar 25 | ⏰ 3:30-4:30 PM | 📍 Maxfield Hall 251 events.rice.edu/event/424620-m…

@RiceMECH researchers developed a plastic heat exchanger that delivers 2 to 4 times more cooling capacity per dollar than traditional metal systems — and collapses flat for storage and transport, per a study published in Advanced Science. news.rice.edu/news/2026/rice…

Research led by @RiceMECH engineering faculty could soon change how industries electrify high-temperature gas heating. Carbon nanotube fiber heaters outperform conventional metal-alloy elements in flowing gas — opening a new pathway for decarbonization. news.rice.edu/news/2026/carb…

🎟️ Calling aerospace students: 5 days left to register for AIAA Region IV Conference. Research presentations, Space medicine keynote, MATLAB workshop and Cash prizes. 📅 March 27-29 📍 Rice University 💰 Student rate: $25 🎟️ Deadline: March 14 Register: events.rice.edu/event/423892-2…

Today is the day! Join Rice's 24-Hour Challenge and support MECH's work in aerospace, energy, and robotics. Help us unlock a $1,000 matching gift when we reach 60 donors. Give before 11:59 PM CT: givecampus.com/s/6o5p6l

Tomorrow is Rice's 24-Hour Challenge! Support MECH students tackling real-world engineering challenges. Help us unlock a $1,000 matching gift when we reach 60 donors. Make your gift today: givecampus.com/s/6o5p6l

🎨 @RiceMECH Seminar: Dr. Samuel Poincloux from Gakuin University explores how principles of basket weaving create complex 3D structures—bridging traditional craft and modern mechanics. 📅 Mar 5 | ⏰ 2:30-3:30 PM | 📍 Sewall Hall 305 events.rice.edu/event/421955-m…

🧠 MECH GSA presents Pia Byrd from Rice Student Affairs on "Wellbeing Services at Rice"—a session on safe, confidential support and wellness tools for graduate students. 📅 Mar 4 | ⏰ 3:30-4:30 PM | 📍 Maxfield Hall 251 events.rice.edu/event/423664-m…

Early giving for Rice's 24-Hour Challenge starts today! Your gift to MECH helps continue a legacy of innovation. When we reach 60 donors, a $1,000 gift from the Mechanical Engineering Advisory Board will be unlocked. Give now: givecampus.com/s/6o5p6l #1Day1Rice

Never-wet surfaces that repel even boiling water—without the cost or complexity. A new study from @RiceMECH describes a "heatshield" coating 4,000x cheaper than existing solutions and scalable for industrial uses in food processing and manufacturing. news.rice.edu/news/2026/heat…

Join @RiceMECH Seminar with Dr. Chase Gabbard from @BrownUniversity on drop dynamics—exploring how liquid drops interact with surfaces for applications in printing, air purification, and thermal systems. 📅 Feb 25 | ⏰ 3:30-4:30 PM | 📍 Maxfield Hall 251 events.rice.edu/event/423186-m…

🗣️ Join @RiceMECH Seminar with Dr. Zachary Cordero from @MIT on designing materials for reusable rockets that withstand extreme temperatures and pressures. 📅 Feb 16 | ⏰ 4:00-5:00 PM | 📍 Duncan Hall 1064 🔗 events.rice.edu/event/422276-m…

🗣️ Join @RiceMECH Seminar with Shomik Verma from @MIT on high-temperature functional materials for decarbonization—exploring thermophotovoltaics, thermionics, and heat pumps for efficient energy systems. 📅 Feb 11 | ⏰ 3:30-4:30 PM | 📍 Maxfield Hall 251 events.rice.edu/event/421874-m…