Rice Engineering Alumni

Join us this Thursday, November 21st, for our virtual info session and update on REA's latest activities. In particular, we’ll showcase our nationally recognized Summer Engineering Experience (SEE) program, which helps students from historically underserved and underrepresented backgrounds in STEM secure their first engineering internships. Learn how you can get involved and make a lasting difference in a student’s career! REA || Summer Engineering Experience Thursday, November 21 7–8 p.m. CT Register for the Virtual Event here: https://lnkd.in/gkvgmwSS

Welcome back for another edition of?#SEESunday!?Our weekly post series featuring the stories of our Summer Engineering Experience (SEE) participants and the impact of the REA SEE program!? ? Today, we are spotlighting?Arjun K., a senior Electrical Engineering Student at?Rice University School of Engineering and Computing?who interned this summer with our partner and host company?Meditek Services S.A.?in San Jose, Costa Rica. Arjun: “Receiving the support of the Summer Engineering Experience (SEE) program was an immense honor... The generous award made possible by Rice Engineering Alumni (REA), represented more than just financial assistance, it symbolized a crucial step forward in my educational and career journey. I [was able to] fully engage in enriching experiences, immerse myself more deeply in my field, hone my skills and expand my knowledge. I am immensely grateful to the SEE committee and the REA Board of Directors for their belief in my potential, and I am committed to making the most of this opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the engineering community and beyond.” Thank you, Arjun, for sharing your experience and thank you very much to our partner?Meditek Services S.A.?for making this opportunity possible. --- Interested in learning more about SEE as a Rice alum, community member, or prospective host company? Join us on November 21st, for a virtual info session and update on the REA's latest activities. And learn how you can get involved with REA’s Summer Engineering Experience program! REA || Summer Engineering Experience Thursday, November 21 7–8 p.m. CT Register for the Virtual Event here:?https://lnkd.in/gkvgmwSS

’Tis the season of fun, friends and reconnecting with Rice alumni! Register for a holiday party near you at https://lnkd.in/gkv2RhDF.

Plan your Spring 2025 at Rice University today!?It’s always the perfect time to recruit Rice Owls! We're excited to announce that registration is open for the?Spring 2025 Career & Internship Expo?on?February 7, 2025. Attracting hundreds of students and alumni in?Engineering, Sciences, Business, Humanities, and?all Rice majors and programs, the CCD's Career & Internship Expo is a valuable way to connect with Rice talent for your internship and full-time opportunities. Registration for the Career & Internship Expo is open through January 31, with Early-Bird pricing available through January 8. Register today on Rice's 12twenty platform (link in the comments).

Did you know REA's Summer Engineering Experience (SEE) program not only supports students in securing their first engineering internships, but also?provides participants with valuable ? mentoring and professional development ? opportunities ? This #SEESunday, we would like to thank and highlight the impact of our SEE Mentors: Rice University School of Engineering and Computing Alums who work with our SEE students throughout summer, providing guidance on the professional work environment. ?? Hear from 2023 SEE Participant Disha Baldawa on their SEE mentorship experience: "My?mentor, Monica, was fantastic. She helped me set up my goals for the summer, regularly helped me track my progress, and provided great advice on anything I needed while I navigated my way through my first internship. Syncing with Monica weekly was a great addition to my summer and I am very appreciative of her support and the SEE's mentor-mentee program." Thank you Disha for sharing your story, and a big thank you to our REA Alums who support the program as SEE Mentors! --- Interested in learning more about SEE as a Rice alum or community member? ?? Join us on November 21st, for a virtual info session and update on the REA's latest activities. And learn how you can get involved with REA’s Summer Engineering Experience program! REA || Summer Engineering Experience? Thursday, November 21? 7–8 p.m. CT Register for the Virtual Event here: https://lnkd.in/gkvgmwSS

Engineers in the C-Suite features executives and thought leaders from technology organizations who uniquely employ or depend on engineers. RCEL is honored to host Dr. Sandra Johnson '88, CEO, SKJ Visioneering Inc. and former CTO, IBM Africa, on November 21. From Lake Charles, Louisiana to the highest levels of technology, corporate leadership, and entrepreneurship, Dr. Johnson is a high-tech trailblazer and business leader ready to share her remarkable journey and how she leveraged her inner strength, persistence, and faith to overcome every challenge. WHEN: Thursday, November 21, 2024 TIME: 6:00pm - 7:00pm WHERE: McMurtry Auditorium, Duncan Hall (Reception to follow) RSVP: https://qrco.de/bfNoTq Rice University School of Engineering and Computing, Rice University Electrical and Computer Engineering, Rice Engineering Alumni, Association of Rice Alumni, C. Fred Higgs III, Kaz Karwowski, George Webb, Claudia Zettner, Ph.D., PMP

It's #SEEsunday! Our weekly series showcasing the experiences of our talented Summer Engineering Experience (SEE) participants and the impact of the REA SEE program! ?? ?? This week, hear first-hand from Liam Waite Electrical Engineering Senior and proud Hanszenite ?? , about his experience interning with our partner and host company Affiliated Engineers, Inc. in Houston, TX! "A really big highlight for me was being able to work with so many different people. At AEI, I was able to work with Engineers, Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Marketing Leads, even an entire team devoted to Plumbing and Piping! It really opened my eyes to the different 'pieces of the puzzle' needed to achieve some of these incredible things!" Thank you, Liam, for sharing your story and thank you, as well, to our partner Affiliated Engineers, Inc. for making this opportunity possible. ---- ?? Interested in supporting the program as a host company? We are always seeking additional partners! Contact us here: https://lnkd.in/gQr3HPKP ?? Want to learn more about serving as a REA SEE Mentor? SEE mentors provide our students guidance on the professional work environment, communication skills and developing resumes. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gkEt8KJq ?? Interested in making a financial contribution to the SEE Program and other REA programs? See our REA donation page: https://lnkd.in/gECys6NP #SEEsundays #RiceOwls #RiceEngineers

Happy Rice Alumni Weekend, everyone! ?? ?? The Rice Engineering Alumni Board of Directors met this weekend on Rice Campus for our October Board Meeting to discuss our ongoing committee initiatives and programming for the year. The REA Board of Directors consists of more than 20 volunteers from across the country, from Washington D.C. to San Francisco. Our Directors represent a wide range of engineering majors and class years (from Class of 1973 all the way to several members from the past decade). We are career engineers, attorneys, retirees, graduate students, college professors and consultants. We represent established corporations, startups and nonprofits. The mission of the REA is support, honor, and connect Rice engineers before and after graduation, across Rice University School of Engineering and Computing's nine departments including all the traditional engineering disciplines as well as computer science, statistics, and computational applied math & operations research. ?? Want to Get Involved? Your active participation in the REA provides invaluable support and resources for engineering students. There are numerous ways to make an impact: Mentor students, host a SEE internship opportunity, judge a design competition, give a tech talk or speak on panels, review grant applications. Contact us here: https://lnkd.in/gQr3HPKP The 2024-2025 REA Board of Directors: Ted Adams, Jim Zimmerman, Jim Pyke, Pamela Price, Jim Powers, Bart Sinclair, Pretta VanDible Stallworth, Michael W. Wellman, Tarryl Churchwell, Félix Campos, Richard Valdez, Stephanie Taylor, Brianna Singh, John Breyer, Carl Rosene, Monique Hartemink, Kevin Johnson, Vidya Bala, David Trevas

Today, we are continuing our #SEEsunday series! -- highlighting the stories of our talented Summer Engineering Experience (SEE) participants and the impact of the REA SEE program! ???? This week, we feature Lewis Le, a senior Mechanical Engineering Student at Rice who completed a SEE internship this summer with our partner and host company Establishment Labs in Costa Rica, focusing on Medical Technology. "Through the program I gained so much hands-on experience and insights that were beyond what I could have learned in just the classroom alone. I [learned] about design controls, FDA approval process for medical devices, and different documentation styles for commercial products. I had the chance to work on real world engineering problems and got to see the fruits of my work! … I want to thank everyone in REA and the SEE program for making this experience possible." To hear more about Lewis's experience, #SEE their video here! https://lnkd.in/gKN2w54N Thank you, Lewis, for sharing your experience and a big thank you as well to our partner Establishment Labs! ?? Interested in supporting the program as a host company? We are always seeking additional partners! Contact us here: https://lnkd.in/gQr3HPKP ?? Want to learn more about serving as a REA SEE Mentor? SEE mentors provide our students guidance on the professional work environment, communication skills and developing resumes. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gkEt8KJq ?? Interested in making a financial contribution to the SEE Program and other REA programs? See our REA donation page: https://lnkd.in/gECys6NP #SEEsundays #RiceOwls #RiceEngineers

The Rice University School of Engineering and Computing's?Activate Engineering Communication Program?is hosting an “Elevate Your Interviewing Skills” event ?? for Engineering Masters students on Thursday, October 24th?from 6:00-8:00 pm. ? The event will feature small group interview practice pairing 1 professional with a small group of 3 masters students and providing these students with opportunities to answer questions, receive feedback, and learn from observing their peers. ? ?? If you’re interested in supporting students,?sign up here?: https://lnkd.in/gnCU7cqc ?? Learn more about the Activate Engineering Communication Program here: https://lnkd.in/gxqMCNvV