Rice University's Civil and Environmental Engineering department in Houston, TX, is dedicated to tackling critical global challenges such as climate change, rapid urbanization, and the urgent need for sustainability. Through a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, the department equips students with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to design and implement innovative solutions for these complex issues. Featuring state-of-the-art research facilities and a faculty of renowned experts actively involved in pioneering research, the department fosters a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment. This hands-on approach ensures graduates are well-prepared for successful careers across various fields, contributing significantly to infrastructure development, environmental protection, and the creation of sustainable solutions globally.
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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.
