Upcoming Events
SRUW & REA | Seminar with Dean Nakleh
Join SRUW & REA for a seminar: State of the Brown School of Engineering
The Society of Rice University Women and Friends (SRUW) invites you to a free seminar with Luay Nakhleh, The William and Stephanie Sick Dean of the George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing. This hybrid event is open to everyone in the Rice community. Bring your lunch for the general meeting at noon. The presentation starts at 12:30 p.m. This is a joint event with the Rice Engineering Alumni (REA).
Registration link here: https://events.rice.edu/event/406374-sruw-rea-seminar-with-luay-nakhleh
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Austin-Area Alumni Panel Event: Translating Materials Science into Startup Success
Calling all Austin-area alumni! Rice Alliance-Austin and Rice Engineering Alumni are proud to host “Translating Materials Science into Startup Success,” an engaging panel focused on MS startups in Austin.
Explore the academic and research origins of materials science startups and how those innovations evolve into successful companies. This panel discussion brings together founders and experts who are leveraging cutting-edge research to drive real-world impact and strong business growth across Central Texas. Join us for an engaging evening of insights, discussion, and networking. Beer, wine, and light appetizers will be served.
Panelists:
Dr. Haotian Wang, Professor, Rice University
DexMat
Nanoscale Labs
Nabaco
Moderator:
Juan Thurman
Schedule:
6:30-6:45 PM: Introductory networking with light appetizers and libations
6:45-7:00 PM: Opening remarks and introduction of moderator and panelists
7:00-7:45 PM: Panel discussion and Q&A
7:45-8:30 PM: Continued networking with refreshments and appetizers
Location: Opportunity Austin, 200 W 6th St, C Floor Austin, TX
Please note: Garage parking is available for a fee, we recommend taking ride share or parking on the street.
Tickets:
$25 general admission
$15 early-bird tickets when purchased by February 19 using promo code RAAlastchance
Contact Info:
For questions, please contact info@riceallianceaustin.org.
Registration:
See Registration Link here!
A special thank you to our sponsors: Latham & Watkins, Baker Tilly, and Opportunity Austin for making this event possible.
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REA x OEDK Around the Kitchen Table: Engineers Week Edition
Calling all Rice Engineering alumni in the Houston Area! Rice Engineering Alumni (REA) invites you to learn about the Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen (OEDK) and help shape the next generation of engineers at Around the Kitchen Table: Engineers Week Edition.
About the Event:
Connect and converse with students, staff, alumni, and industry professionals during this interactive evening at the OEDK. The event will begin with presentations from student design teams, followed by small-group discussions at their work tables, offering a firsthand look at student innovation and hands-on engineering education. Light bites will be served.
After the program, continue the conversation at a happy hour at Valhalla, generously sponsored by REA board member Jim Powers ’89. Attendees will also learn about REA’s continued support of the OEDK through the REA Maker Bar.
Schedule:
4:30-5:15 PM: Student design team presentations
5:15-6:30 PM: Small-group discussions at work tables
6:30 PM: Happy hour at Valhalla
Location:
Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen
6100 Main St.
Houston, TX 77005
Cost:
Free to attend, Light bites will be served.
Registration:
Registration will close on February 18. All participants must register in advance. Link: https://oedk.rice.edu/events-details?recordId=rec73n6JwTikIBdKd
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Grad Student and Alumni BBQ Cookout
Join Rice Engineering Alumni for our Annual Grad Student BBQ event at Huff House (on Rice Campus). This is an opportunity for all alums to connect with and show support for Rice Engineering and Computing Grad students!
Registration for this event has closed - we look forward to seeing you at the event!
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REA Night @ Rice Women's Basketball vs Tulane
Save the Date for REA Night at Women’s Basketball Game vs Tulane (at the Tudor Fieldhouse)! Join your fellow Rice Engineering Alumni in support of Rice Basketball!
Sign up link, exact time, and location details to come out soon!
D2K Showcase
Student teams from the D2K Capstone course will present their results in projects covering computer vision, natural language processing, deep learning applications, web scraping, data visualization, medical informatics, and more. Rice community members are invited and encouraged to attend!
Click here to learn more: https://d2k.rice.edu/events/d2k-showcase
Dallas-Fort Worth Area Engineering Alumni Event
All DFW alumni, parents and friends are welcome to join Rice Engineering Alumni for a social!
Join us at Electric Shuffle, a shuffleboard bar with food, drinks and games in the heart of Deep Ellum. Enjoy light bites and drinks while competing with friends and fellow Owls.
Date:
Thursday, November 20
Time:
6-8 p.m.
Location:
Electric Shuffle
2615 Elm St.
Dallas, TX 75226
Cost:
Alumni, parents and friends: $20
Recent alumni (’15-’25): $10
There will be a $10 cost increase for walk-ins.
Preregistration will close on Nov. 16, but w
**Alum Volunteers Needed!** How to Successfully Network in a U.S. Semi-Professional Setting
We’re looking for volunteers to help with a student workshop on How to Successfully Network in a U.S. Semi-Professional Setting, cohosted by REA and RCEL, on Thursday, October 23rd from 6–7:30pm at Rice (room TBD). Volunteers are needed for the last 45 minutes to participate in mock networking scenarios with RCEL graduate and undergraduate students—examples include approaching a professional at an event, navigating a career fair, or engaging in conversation with a senior leader within a company. Light bites will be provided, and your experience will help students build real-world confidence. Interested in Volunteering? Contact our organizing team here.
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Houston | Mission Alumni: Journey Beyond the Stars
Join Houston area Rice alumni for a stellar reception at Space Center Houston.
REA | First Generation or Limited Income Support Network Training
SSI is partnering with Alumni Relations to host a virtual FGLI Support Network (FLSN) training session for the REA community.
Gain valuable insights into the unique experiences of FGLI students and learn practical strategies for supporting them effectively in your role.
George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing 50th Anniversary Celebration
Celebrate five decades of innovation and impact at the George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing's 50th Anniversary. Your registration grants you access to an exciting lineup of panels, keynote speakers, lab tours, and engaging social events, as well as all meals throughout the celebration. Attendees will also receive exclusive anniversary gifts to commemorate this special occasion. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow alumni, students, faculty, staff, and industry leaders as we honor our legacy and look toward the future of engineering and computing.
Secure your spot today! For any questions, feel free to reach out to us at engrnews@rice.edu.
For more details on specific events and to register, please visit this link: https://engineering.rice.edu/50th-registration
Engineering the Science in Science Fiction - REA Panel
Ever wondered how writers and directors take their vision and translate it into an engaging experience for audiences who are attuned to the physics and engineering aspects of the story? Why some storylines, special effects and visual effects resonate, while others fall flat?
In the panel, our speakers will explore how writers, directors, scientists, engineers and the production team work together to create compelling stories that balance real-world physics with on-screen portrayal.
Registration will close on Feb. 20, or when all spots are filled
Meet the Panel
Theodore Adams III '86 - Moderator
Theodore A. Adams III '86 is an engineer, entrepreneur, philanthropist and award-winning filmmaker. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Rice University, and now serves as president of the Rice Engineering Alumni Board and on the Association of Rice Alumni Board.
His work includes award-winning feature film, "TRI," and numerous award-winning short films including "Othello-san," "Sweet Distraction," "The Charles Effect" and "Tyndall Typewriters." He was the executive producer on an award-winning Chilean documentary, "Imaginarius," and made his directorial debut for a documentary with his recent film, "When We Were Saints."
Jai Jamison - Panelist
Jai Jamison is a writer and director based in Richmond, Virginia. He served as an executive story editor on The CW’s "Superman & Lois," where he directed episode 311, titled, “Complications,” and most recently wrote and directed the penultimate episode of the series, episode 409, titled, “To Live and Die Again.”
In 2016, his film, "TRI," an action sports drama about triathlons, led to his selection for the Shoot Magazine New Director’s Showcase. His most recent short film, "Slave Cry," was The Commonwealth Award Winner at the 2019 Virginia Film Festival and screened in the 2021 Pan African Film Festival. He’s also written comic books for DC Comics and Boom Studios, including "Creed: The Next Round" in collaboration with LaToya Morgan, Michael B Jordan and Outlier Society.
Brandon Easton - Panelist
Brandon Easton is an award-winning TV and comic book writer with a diverse slate of credits. He broke into TV with 2011 Warner Bros.’ "ThunderCats" reboot and went on to write for "Transformers: Rescue Bots," Marvel’s "Agent Carter" and Netflix’s "Transformers: War for Cybertron." His graphic novels, including "Shadowlaw "and "Watson and Holmes," have won multiple Glyph Awards and earned an Eisner nomination. Brandon has adapted iconic properties like "Vampire Hunter D" and "Iyanu: Child of Wonder" into TV series and co-wrote the action-thriller "Takeover" starring Quavo. A former Blizzard writer for "Overwatch 2" and "Hearthstone," he’s recently wrote "Robotech: Rick Hunter" for Titan Comics.
Stanford Carpenter - Panelist
Stanford W. Carpenter is a cultural anthropologist, comic scholar and comic creator. Whether it’s through the lens of ancient worlds, Afrofuturism or the ethno-gothic, he conducts ethnographic research among comic creators with an archeological sensibility that teases out the relationships between people, places, time and things. His research is reflected in his writing, art, and civic and community engagement programming. He is currently developing scholarly programming for Houston’s Comicpalooza. His forthcoming book for Fantagraphics Press explores the cultures and histories of Black comics, creators and characters. He sits on the advisory board of Abrams ComicArts Megascope imprint and is a co-founder and former chairman of the Black & Brown Comix Arts Festival (BCAF).
REA Winter Social
Say hello to a new year with Rice alumni, parents and friends, and make new memories. Register today to enjoy the festive company of the Rice community!
REA Winter Social
Friday, Jan. 26th
6:00-9:00 p.m.
Ralph S. O’Connor Building for Engineering on Rice University Campus
6100 Main St.
Houston, TX 77005
Dressy casual. Festive attire is encouraged.
Tickets
Alumni, parents and guests: $30
Recent alumni (’13-’23): $20
Please note there is a $10 increase for walk-ups.
Food and drinks are included in the ticket price.
Sunnyvale, California REA Social
Enjoy beer, wine, and hors d’oeuvres with fellow Rice Alumni, parents, current students, and fiends. Hear from the School of Engineering Dean, Luay Nakhleh, and Rice University Vice President for Innovation, Paul Cherukuri.
Date: Thursday, April 27
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Faultline Brewing (1235 Oakmead Pkwy, Sunnyvale, CA 94085)
Cost: Alumni, parents, and friends: $30, Young Alumni: $20
https://riceconnect.rice.edu/bay-area/rea-alumni-reception
Please register by Friday, April 21
REA Spring Awards Celebration
Join us for our annual Awards Celebration. More details to come.