Rice Engineering and Computing

The George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing at Rice University offers unparalleled engineering education grounded in social responsibility.

[Rice University Bioengineering @Rice_BIOE]

Rice bioengineers have developed a “living bandage” that accelerates healing across multiple wound types. The cytokine factory patch continuously produces and delivers therapeutic cytokines directly to the wound. https://t.co/tTGuVXLzSF
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[Rice Engineering and Computing @RiceEngineering]

Houston’s Ship Channel bridge now honors the life and contributions of late Rice University professor, Richard A. Tapia. Harris County officially renamed bridge the Dr. Richard A. Tapia Bridge during a dedication ceremony held May 26.
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[Rice Engineering and Computing @RiceEngineering]

Rice and @bcmhouston are joining BrainGate, a consortium focused on clinical trials for brain-computer interfaces, to advance next-generation neuroprosthetics. The outcomes could lead to intuitive assistive robotics for people with paralysis. https://t.co/3Fdt2Kb27L

[Rice Engineering and Computing @RiceEngineering]

@RiceECE researchers have uncovered a new potential cyberattack threat: a wireless jamming attack could use curved radio beams to disguise where interference is coming from. The study shows the need to rethink wireless security. https://t.co/POcvqSPKQR

[Rice Engineering and Computing @RiceEngineering]

Proudly announcing the recipients of the 2026 Rice Engineering and Computing Alumni Awards: Vinay Pai ’88 ’91, Wanda Gass ’78, Suzanne Plummer ’89, David Tsao ’17. We're also especially honored to award Harrell Huff with the Dean’s Appreciation Award. https://t.co/HBx9Egfw9u

[Rice Engineering and Computing @RiceEngineering]

Congratulations to James Doss-Gollin, assistant professor of @RiceCEVE, for receiving the Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) award from the @NSF, recognizing his leadership in advancing urban flood resilience. https://t.co/xFA7X6fPVz

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This summer, César A. Uribe of @RiceEngineering is heading to the @AFResearchLab to work on new ways of bringing order to complex networks.

Find out more: https://t.co/ryWfL8ZavP

[Rice Engineering and Computing @RiceEngineering]

A Motif Neurotech brain-computer interface based on @RiceECE research has won FDA approval for its first clinical trial that will address treatment-resistant depression. https://t.co/cwpGVdU74E

[Rice University Bioengineering @Rice_BIOE]

Congrats to Caleb Bashor on winning the @riceengineering Outstanding Junior Faculty Research Award! He is honored for field-defining research impact and work that positions Rice as a leading institution in synthetic biology and cellular engineering. https://t.co/MO9AMVn7Mg

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A new award from @BreakthroughT1D will help @veiseho of @RiceEngineering and collaborators test a different idea for Type 1 #diabetes:

Tiny capsules that help #insulin-producing cells survive after transplant — without lifelong immune-suppressing drugs: https://t.co/artvQzZAG8

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A team of @RiceEngineering students turned a hooptie into a race-ready hot rod!

Inspired by Orwell’s 1984, this dystopian racer engineered @Rice_OEDK is ready to take on the @24hoursoflemons endurance race this weekend.

Big Brother says to read more: https://t.co/NhIteuOrP3

[Rice University Bioengineering @Rice_BIOE]

Congratulations to the 2026 NSF Graduate Research Fellows in the Rice Bioengineering community! Sixteen graduate students, undergraduates, incoming graduates and alumni were awarded this prestigious fellowship. @RiceEngineering https://t.co/SFIr5QVw3x

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Last night, @RiceCompSci University Professor Lydia Kavraki added her name to @theNASciences “Registry of Membership.” A member of all three national academies, she is honored for her pioneering work in robotics, AI and computational biomedicine. #NAS163 https://t.co/1VCGWaRCtE

[Rice Electrical & Computer Engineering @RiceECE]

🚀 Collaboration in action

@RiceEngineering + @HoustonMethodist brought together clinicians, researchers & industry leaders for the inaugural High-Impact Industry Collaboration Day—accelerating digital health innovation from lab to patient care.

🔗 https://t.co/LOC8iHnTV8

[Rice Engineering and Computing @RiceEngineering]

During a recent visit from @CPRITTexas, Rice showcased its cancer research portfolio, highlighting the strong alignment between CPRIT’s statewide mission and Rice’s strategic plan. Learn more about how @RiceBIOE is leading the way in cancer innovation. https://t.co/l1dehHsFjg

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Congratulations to the eight Rice Engineering and Computing faculty who have been recognized by Rice University for outstanding teaching, dedication and service! @RiceMECH @RiceCHBE @RiceCEVE @RiceCompSci
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Congratulations to @RiceBIOE's Sabia Abidi and @RiceMECH's Marcia O’Malley on being awarded the George R. Brown Award for Superior Teaching! https://t.co/MHIJcmArf9

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Congratulations to Rebecca Schreib, @RiceCompSci associate teaching professor and director of undergraduate studies, on winning the George R. Brown Prize for Excellence in Teaching! https://t.co/M95Bst2p7V

[Rice University Bioengineering @Rice_BIOE]

As the new @aimbe president, @RiceUniversity bioengineer Michael King is at the forefront of national conversations on biomedical research and policy—including yesterday's advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill. @riceengineering https://t.co/H6UhdcS0MG

[Rice Engineering and Computing @RiceEngineering]

Congratulations to @RiceMECH @RiceBIOE prof. B.J. Fregly and @RiceCompSci prof. Todd Treangen on their election to the @aimbe College of Fellows! https://t.co/j94FDGwXdc