Stan Hanks: Finding and Fixing Problems
Solving problems is still the high point of Stan Hanks' job. He said, “My best day at work is when I unexpectedly come to a solution for something that has been bothering me for a while –that ‘ah hah’ moment."
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Algorithm’s potential to advance quantum computing places team among select group vying for $5M prize
Honor recognizes influential work in data center networking and Internet performance measurement
Rice experts available to discuss emerging computational technologies reshaping disease detection, public health preparedness and next-generation therapeutics
Patel received the award for his impact in high-performance computing at SC25
Ruth Huang Miller: in Pursuit of Knowledge
MCS alumna Ruth Huang Miller is a data scientist at Panera Bread. “I focus on data science and database work, but I also spend a lot of time in compilers and algorithms."
“It’s been really rewarding to see how far I’ve come. My CS foundation is really strong.” Avin Magee (CS '20)
CSters: supporting women in Computer Science courses and programs
Csters grew from 5 members to more than 150. CSters supports women in computing.
Clement Pang: AI Research, Relatable Software, and the Art of Coding
Clement Pang (B.S. ’07) is a serial technology industry entrepreneur and investor in Silicon Valley whose ultimate goal is to produce software solutions for problems that matter."
Rima Tanash: CS Security, Logic, and Formal Verification
AWS Security Engineer Rima Tanash (Ph.D. '17) said the problem-solving skills acquired in graduate school are highly valued in industry. "
Tina Kim Explores Many Paths with a CS Foundation
Tina Kim was one of only five women in her graduating class of CS majors. She said, “Don’t be discouraged if you don’t notice other people like you in your college or your classes. There are plenty of women in tech."
Gaurav Banga: Accidental Entrepreneur
Rice University CS alumnus Gaurav Banga did not intend to become a serial startup guy. He said, "I became an entrepreneur when I discovered a problem I couldn’t put down.”
Annie Christian Klemp: Embracing Challenges
Rice University CS alumna Annie Christian Klemp believes the best solutions are created by diverse teams.
Rice engineering ranks high in degrees to women
Rice placed 15th among 749 four-year private nonprofit institutions in the US for the number of bachelor’s degrees in engineering it awarded to women.