George R. Brown School of Engineering

Engineering has been part of Rice's curriculum since the university's founding in 1912, but the school was not established as its own unit until 1975.

In its earliest days, Rice offered courses in chemical, civil, mechanical and electrical engineering.

Presently, the school comprises nine academic departments and includes 22 engineering-related research institutes and centers.

Several departments have active industrial affiliates programs, and many research projects are undertaken with local companies.

Students benefit from these relationships through collaborative research projects, summer internships, and making contacts for employment before graduation.