Don't miss the MECH Seminar Series Speaker featuring Dr. Keya Ghonasgi on January 31, 3:30 pm! She will discuss intelligent wearable systems for synergistic human-robot interactions. bit.ly/47QSVrp

Join us Feb 15, 3 pm for a talk by Paul Voyles, Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at the Univ of Wisconsin-Madison. He will discuss thermodynamics, kinetics, structures common to the glassy state of materials and give his research highlights. bit.ly/42AXs0h

A Rice team led by Geoff Wehmeyer, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, has received a $1.5M grant from the U.S. Department of Energy's Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office to study carbon nanotube materials for improved heat exchange. bit.ly/42HnM8P

Autonomous mobile robots will play a critical role our future. Join the next MECH Seminar featuring Dr. Giuseppe Loianno on Feb. 28, 3:30 pm as he discusses the need for re-thinking the perception-action paradigm for super autonomous robots. bit.ly/3T9C3bx

With our rapid pace of urbanization and changing climate, we need more sustainable infrastructure. Join us March 6 for a MECH Seminar with Dr. Lucia Stein-Montalvo for a talk called Shape-Shifting: From Fundamental Mechanics to Adaptable Cities. bit.ly/48qVroA

A team of Rice researchers led by mechanical engineer Peter Lillehoj have developed a rapid, accurate test for diagnosing malaria that is significantly faster and easier to use than traditional tests. bit.ly/3Tgx0Wu

Congratulations to Cassandra Wagoner (ME ’24) and Eric Breyer (CS ’25) who recently won the Ethics in Engineering Case Competition! Of the 75 teams from around the country who took part, their team placed first. Faculty advisors were George Webb and David Van Kleeck.

Join us for the next MECH Seminar Series featuring Dr. Carolyn Ren, March 20 at 3:30. She will discuss two-phase droplet microfluidics and microwave sensing and microfluidics enabled soft robotic wearable assistive systems. bit.ly/3wNyRcE

In the aftermath of an earthquake, rapid structural inspection and evaluation are critical for recovery efforts. Join us March 27 for a MECH & CEE Distinguished Seminar with B.F. Spencer Jr. as he discusses approaches for post-earthquake safety assessment. bit.ly/3TQnh9T

Mark your calendars for April 11 for the 24-Hour Challenge! When the university reaches 4,000 donations, Walt Greenberg ’78 will donate $300,000 to the university. And when 250 donors give to ANY engineering fund, we unlock a $100,000 gift from the Engineering Advisory Board!

Join us tomorrow at 3:30 for the next MECH seminar series featuring Daniel Floryan from University of Houston. He will discuss animals as a source of inspiration as we seek better and more robust ways to traverse, monitor, and explore the world’s skies and waters. bit.ly/3J54UYo

Early giving starts today for the 24-Hour Challenge! Your gift supports mechanical engineering student awards, academics, research and programs so we can educate leaders and tackle the world’s most pressing challenges. bit.ly/3PLrHMV #1Day1Rice

Tomorrow is the day of the 24-Hour Challenge! Join the Rice Engineering community in supporting our outstanding mechanical engineering faculty and students as we are solving for new systems that benefit humanity. bit.ly/3PLrHMV #1Day1Rice

The 24-Hour Challenge is TODAY! Now is the time to rally in support for Rice mechanical engineers. Help us reach 250 donors to unlock a $100K gift from the Engineering Advisory Board for the Dean's Fund for Engineering Excellence! #1Day1Rice bit.ly/3PLrHMV

There's still time to make your gift to the Mechanical Engineering Department Excellence Fund and be counted in the 24-Hour Challenge! Donate by midnight to support future engineering discoveries. #1Day1Rice bit.ly/3PLrHMV

Congratulations to Raudel Avila, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, for receiving the Pi Tau Sigma Gold Medal from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers! bit.ly/3UsxFU9

Rice Engineering's Raudel Avila and Hanyang Univ. collaborators designed a new material that moves like skin while preserving signal strength in electronics. This could enable next-gen wearables with continuous wireless and battery-free functionality. bit.ly/3QXYsad

Join us this Wednesday, September 18 at 3:30 for the next MECH Seminar Series! Dr. Catherine Barber from the Center for Teaching Excellence will discuss inclusive teaching and mentoring. events.rice.edu/event/363946-m…

Undergraduates, present your discoveries at the Gulf Coast Undergraduate Research Symposium on Nov 9! One of the longest-running and most prestigious undergraduate research conferences in the southeast, GCURS is open to students from all universities. gcurs.rice.edu/about

A Rice Engineering team has developed a blood-free, point-of-care rapid diagnostic test using a microfluid skin patch. engineering.rice.edu/news/rice-team…