Rice Center for Engineering Leadership

An RCEL student delegation recently attended the National Character and Leadership Symposium at the United States Air Force Academy. #whyRCEL "NCLS was the best conference experience I've ever had. Truly incredible and unforgettable." - Giovanna Veras '26, mechanical engineering

RCEL students spent their Saturday testing their leadership skills at the Leadership Reaction Course in College Station, Texas! Experiences like this are central to the RCEL mission—developing leaders who collaborate, think critically, and step up when challenges arise. #whyRCEL

Congrats to our two student teams who competed in the 2026 Lockheed Martin Ethics in Engineering Competition! Quarter Finals, Rice Grey Team Sweet 16, Rice Blue Team Congratulations for representing RCEL so well on the national stage—we’re proud of your hard work! #whyRCEL

TONIGHT: The Rice ELITE Tech Camp live info session starts at 6pm Central. Learn more about RCEL's premier pre-college engineering program for high school students, along with a LIVE Q&A session with Rice ELITE Camp Directors. Register here: ow.ly/OBtW50Ymucg

Want to learn more about Rice ELITE Tech Camp, RCEL's pre-college engineering program for high school students? Join us for our upcoming live info session to learn more about the program and participate in a Q&A with Rice ELITE Camp Directors. Link: ow.ly/OmCZ50Yh7Q2

What makes a Master of Engineering Management and Leadership degree impactful? Hear students share how key courses, connections, and experiences shaped their journey—building leadership skills, expanding industry perspective, and advancing their careers. ow.ly/c6Tf50YhRgO

TONIGHT: Join top female industry leaders as they discuss the additional demands and challenges of being a woman in an engineering leadership position. 2/19 in McMurtry Auditorium @RiceUniversity qrco.de/bfHCb4

Considering an online degree? Curious about the online student experience? Get an inside look at the Master of Engineering Management and Leadership at @RiceUniversity from current students and hear how the program is helping them grow as leaders. youtu.be/_cd4c6NXI_c

NEXT WEEK: Join top female industry leaders as they discuss the additional demands and challenges of being a woman in an engineering leadership position. 2/19 in McMurtry Auditorium @RiceUniversity qrco.de/bfHCb4

Thanks to all of the new and returning students who came to MEML-SA's Spring 2026 Welcome Party. Here’s to another amazing term ahead! #MEMLSA #Spring2026 #WelcomeParty memlsa-rice.org/announcements/…

Keep it up, Owls! See more of the impactful work being done. news.rice.edu

Are you at the @RiceCCD Spring Career & Internship Expo today? RCEL is hiring outgoing, tech-savvy Engineering & Computing students to work as Live Instructors this summer in the Rice ELITE Tech Camp here at @RiceUniversity. Stop by our booth and learn more!

Join @RCELConnect Feb 19 as they present a panel of top female industry leaders who will discuss the additional demands of being a woman in an engineering leadership position. RSVP for The Gender Factor: Leadership Double Standards in Tech today. events.rice.edu/event/414809-t…

Join industry leaders as they discuss the additional demands and challenges of being a woman in an engineering leadership position. Hear their path to becoming an effective leader, and advice for both men and women to break gender barriers. 2/19 • 6pm qrco.de/bfHCb4

TOMORROW: Chris Hyams went from teaching high school special ed to leading Indeed through 100x growth, to teaching AI ethics at an HBCU. This talk explores the intersection of technology, humanity, and change—and how AI is reshaping all three. 1/22 • 6pm qrco.de/bfrByX

Chris Hyams went from teaching high school special ed to leading Indeed as CEO through 100x growth, to teaching AI ethics at an HBCU. This talk explores the intersection of technology, humanity, and change—and how AI is reshaping all three. 1/22/26 • 6pm qrco.de/bfrByX

In today’s rapidly changing environment, leaders equipped with coaching skills empower others to achieve results. Join Professor Germaine Porche to explore the art of coaching others to expand your personal and professional growth. 1/15 @ 6pm Register: qrco.de/bfjZWW

Congratulations to the latest class of MEML@Rice graduates! We are proud of your accomplishment and can't wait to see what you do next!! #whyMEML #ricecommencement @RiceEngineering

Thank you to everyone who came out for the latest MEML@Rice Seminar last week! Kate Mongomery shared her personal experience building her career at medtech startups, and what she might do differently today. #whyRCEL #whyMEML

NEXT WEEK: Kate Montgomery, PhD, Dir. of Scientific Affairs at @enspectra, shares her journey from BioE student to startup science leader in medtech. This talk blends experience with practical strategies for entering fast-paced innovation. 11/3 @ 6pm qrco.de/bfrByX