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Data science vs Data engineering

Data Scientists vs Data Engineers: What's the Difference? Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022

Data engineers build the infrastructure that enables Data scientists to analyze data at scale and draw inferences. Learn about each role’s skills, jobs & education.


An illustration comparing big data with basic data analytics and visualization

Data Science vs Data Analytics: What Are the Similarities & Differences? Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022

The main differences between data science and data analytics involve the methods and tools for working with data, as well as career paths, titles & salaries.


omputer Scientist working on complex Software Engineering and Systems

Computer Science vs Software Engineering: What’s the Difference? Friday, Nov. 18, 2022

Debating Software Engineering vs. Computer Science? Though related, Software Engineering is a subset of Computer Science, the holistic study of computers. Read more now.


Rice Engineering faculty members stand in a group with other CAREER Award winners

A bright future Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022

A record eight engineering faculty, including three CS, receive NSF CAREER Awards


Senior data scientist and engineer leading industry transformation

Is a Master's in Data Science Worth It? Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022

Interested in pursuing a master's in data science, but not sure if it's worth it? Discover the situations where a master's in data science is worthwhile.


Rice researchers identify novel method for predicting how well peptides bind to molecules critical for immunotherapy treatment

Rice researchers identify novel method for predicting how well peptides bind to molecules critical for immunotherapy treatment Monday, Nov. 14, 2022

Kavraki Lab helps scientists improve personalized immunology treatment plans for cancer, other diseases


Cybersecurity professional developing blockchain solution to protect financial transactions

Computer Science vs Cybersecurity: What's the Difference? Friday, Nov. 11, 2022

Cybersecurity professionals work to protect & secure sensitive data from online attacks. Learn more about information security and its connection to computer science.


Assistant Professor of Computer Science Anastasios Kyrillidis at Rice University

OptimaLab optimizes problem-solving algorithms Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022

The team, led by Anastasios Kyrillidis, specializes in increasing the efficiency of very complicated calculations


Rice CS PhD Student Mohammadamin Edrisi stands outside in front of a set of wood doors on the Rice University campus

Rice CS PhD Student Mohammadamin Edrisi Wins Honorable Mention at ISMB Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022

Edrisi, Nakhleh and team’s research on new scalable methods for single-nucleotide variants (SNVs) also appears in the journal Bioinformatics


Man with beard stands outside on Rice University campus

Ethics Curriculum Evolves in Rice Computer Science Department Monday, Nov. 7, 2022

Rodrigo Ferreira teaches students how to examine fairness issues and plot solutions