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.
The Electrical and Computer Engineering department at Rice University in Houston, United States, offers a comprehensive and dynamic educational experience for both undergraduate and graduate students. It provides rigorous programs spanning core areas like computer architecture, data science, neuroengineering, and photonics, supported by distinguished faculty and state-of-the-art research facilities. Emphasizing hands-on learning and strong industry connections, the department prepares graduates for impactful careers and leadership roles across diverse technological fields. Research is central, with faculty and students actively engaged in groundbreaking work, often collaborating across disciplines and addressing significant real-world challenges, fostering a vibrant environment of innovation and discovery.
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