William Marsh Rice University, commonly referred to as Rice University, is a private research university in Houston, Texas. It was founded in 1912 as the Rice Institute after the murder of its namesake William Marsh Rice. Rice is a research university with an undergraduate focus. It has a 6:1 student-faculty ratio. Rice has been a member of the Association of American Universities since 1985 and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities Very high research activity". The university is organized into eight schools of academic study: Wiess School of Natural Sciences, George R. Brown School of Engineering, School of Social Sciences, School of Architecture, Shepherd School of Music, School of Humanities, Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business and Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies. Rice competes in 14 NCAA Division I varsity sports and is a part of the American Athletic Conference. Its teams are the Rice Owls.
Rice University's Department of Mechanical Engineering in Houston, TX, part of the George R. Brown School of Engineering, boasts a history reaching back to the university's founding in 1912. The department is committed to delivering a rigorous education and conducting impactful research across a wide range of areas, including robotics, biomechanics, energy, and aerospace. Offering ABET-accredited BSME, flexible BA, and graduate degrees like the MSME, MME, and PhD, the program provides students with a strong foundation and practical experience utilizing state-of-the-art facilities such as the Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen and the O'Connor Building. Consistently recognized among the nation's leading programs, it prepares graduates for diverse and significant careers or advanced academic study.
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