Rice, Amazon report breakthrough in ‘distributed deep learning’
MACH slashes time and resources needed to train computers for product searches.
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How a Marine Corps Veteran Leveraged the Flexible Online Master of Data Science Program to Launch a Career in Human Spaceflight Research. (Spoiler: Is an Online Degree This Rigorous Worth the Investment?)
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
Dave Murgatroyd on ML, Language, and Leadership
Dave Murgatroyd's lessons on leadership
Vardi awarded honorary doctorate by Université Grenoble Alpes
University Professor recognized for 'significant contributions in four sectors of computer science.'
Marie Chatfield: Front-end Engineer, Conference Speaker, Accessibility Fan
Software Engineer Marie Chatfield, a Rice University Computer Science alumna gives talks to help CS students understand important concepts.
Vardi named honorary professor at East China Normal University
ECNU describes Rice professor as “one of the world’s top-notch computational logic researchers.”
Scott Ruthfield: Build your own Gig
"Generally, 95% of my job is happy moments, giving people good news or helping solving their problems. It’s a really good gig.” --Scott Ruthfield, founder of Rooster Park Consulting in Seattle, WA.
Heath, Pang recognized as Outstanding Young Engineering Alumni
Rice CS alumna Allison Heath and alumnus Clement Pang recognized as Outstanding Young Engineering Alumni
Antunes, Bansal named as Future Faculty Fellows
New Rice Engineering program supports Ph.D. and postdoctoral students interested in pursuing academic careers.
Harsh Upadhyay: MCS and the Courage to Change
“To expand your boundaries you have to take risks. Yes, it can feel awkward or even painful to step into the unknown, but growth requires change. Remember, some of the best cocktails require shaking.” -- Harsh Upadhyay, MCS '16.
'Exciting time' of growth for Rice Computer Science
Increased enrollment, new faculty and expanding research highlight department's bright future.