Rice University Engineering Master's Programs - EPMP

12/10/2025

🎓 Join us in celebrating the remarkable achievements of Rice University's Engineering Master's Class of 2025!

We're thrilled to honor your accomplishments and the hard work and dedication that brought you to this milestone. Congratulations, Owls! We're excited to see all the incredible things you'll accomplish in the years ahead. The future of engineering is in excellent hands. 🦉💙

Rice Engineering and Computing

11/19/2025

📢 Calling all Master’s students: Stand out in the Job Market!

ENGI 501: Workplace Communication for Engineers equips you with the career-ready skills employers actually look for.

What makes this course different? → Real interview simulations with personalized coaching → Learn to translate complex technical concepts for any audience → Master the art of professional networking and workplace communication → Get your application materials reviewed by industry professionals

Perfect for international and domestic students preparing for the U.S. job market.
⏰ Registration for ENGI 501 closes November 21st.
👉 Enroll today: https://activate.rice.edu/student-programs-and-coaching

10/03/2025

Rice University Engineering Professional Master's Programs - EPMP graduate students had a unique opportunity to collaborate with engineering leaders from industry and community organizations this summer as part of Rice Center for Engineering Leadership (RCEL)'s new Summer Engineering Innovation Program.

From AI and cloud computing to blockchain and automation, students in the program used transformative digital technologies to solve challenges across a variety of industries with projects sponsored by SLB, Houston Department of Public Safety, and Houston-based startups Biosphera and ShelfSmart. https://bit.ly/3IRmBye

06/17/2025

Rice University Engineering Professional Master's Programs - EPMP - Virtual Info Sessions!

Learn about Rice's Engineering Professional Master's Program during our virtual information sessions. We offer 14 professional non-thesis master's programs across 9 departments and centers, which can be completed in three semesters. 5th-year option available for Rice undergraduates.

👉 Register for an upcoming virtual session: https://epmp.rice.edu/info-sessions

06/06/2025

🌎 Six Rice University bioengineering students have created a solution that could improve cardiac procedures across the country.

The project has shaped multiple career paths, particularly Alexi Pierre-Louis' decision to pursue Rice's Global Medical Innovation master's program. This specialized non-thesis program will allow her to deepen her expertise in translating medical challenges into engineering solutions.

"The experience showed me how bioengineering can directly improve patient outcomes," Pierre-Louis said.

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A team of six Rice students developed a device that holds and stabilizes an intracardiac echocardiography catheter during heart procedures, allowing the primary physician to maintain precise control of the catheter without needing a second set of hands.

05/13/2025

🎓 Congratulations to our outstanding Rice University Engineering Professional Master's Programs - EPMP graduates! We continue to celebrate our exceptional Master's graduates who walked the stage at the advanced degree commencement ceremony on May 10th.

🎥 Watch the full commencement ceremony recap here:

More than 750 freshly minted advanced degree graduates took their well-earned strolls across the stage at Rice's Tudor Fieldhouse May 10.

04/09/2025

Rice University's graduate programs have been recognized in the latest U.S. News & World Report "Best Graduate Schools" rankings. Rice Engineering and Computing ranks #26 nationally, with several engineering disciplines in the top 30.

"These rankings reflect the dedication and talent of our faculty, staff and graduate students who are committed to advancing knowledge and solving real-world challenges," President Reginald DesRoches said.

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Rice continues to stand out for its academic excellence with several graduate programs earning high marks in the latest edition of U.S. News & World Report's “Best Graduate Schools” rankings.

04/03/2025

“Having a team of master’s students doing this research mostly in the timeframe of just one semester is really saying something about how much they learned and how much hard work they put in.” said Barman.

Rice researchers have developed cutting-edge, AI-powered software that segments brain MRIs, providing a highly-effective method for brain cancer detection and treatment. But notably, these researchers are not PhD students, postdocs, or professors — they are working professionals in Rice's master of data science program. The research grew out of their capstone project for the Rice D2K | Data to Knowledge Lab

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Rice University data science researchers have introduced BRAINNET, a new AI software for brain tumor diagnosis and treatment. Their

03/26/2025

Join us in a virtual round of applause for our MCS Program Director, Mack Joyner! His dedication to student success embodies Rice's commitment to excellence.

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 👏 👏 👏
Rice University Computer Science

"This honor is well-deserved,” said Christopher Jermaine, chair of the Department of Computer Science. “One thing to understand is that promotion in the teaching track is not just about high-quality in-class teaching, though that is necessary for promot...

03/24/2025

🔬 Advance Your Chemical Engineering career at Rice University! 🔬

The professional Master of Chemical Engineering (MChE) degree program at Rice University offers a non-thesis professional degree intended to better prepare students for a career in the field of chemical engineering.

Join our virtual info session for the Professional Master in Chemical Engineering program:
When: March 25, 2025, 9:00 AM CST
Register: https://bit.ly/3C6BnrY

Rice Engineering and Computing

03/21/2025

🚨 Join our upcoming Virtual Information Session for the Professional Master's in Statistics (MStat) program!

Our MStat program is designed for graduates with backgrounds in mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences who want to develop powerful analytical capabilities for careers in business, industry, non-profit organizations, government, or other quantitative fields.

This program serves as your bridge to industry, offering advanced training in applied statistics theory, methodology, and techniques that go beyond undergraduate education.

📅 March 26, 2025
⏰ 7:00 PM CST
Register now: https://bit.ly/3C6BnrY

03/09/2025

Enjoy lunch and get inspired by industry leaders about engineering in energy and —a conversation that’s more important now than ever!

Vivas Kumar ('14), CEO and Co-Founder, Mitra Chem
Tomeka McLeod ('95), Vice President, US, bp
Chris Powers ('02), Vice President, Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) and Emerging, Chevron New Energies
Bobby Tudor ('82), CEO, Artemis Energy Partners; Greater Houston Partnership Board of Directors

Aditya Mohite, REINVENTS Director at Rice University, will moderate the panel. Registration deadline is March 10; tickets are limited: https://bit.ly/3F8Wz7z