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Computer Science News

Taxa4Meta represents a new “best practices” approach for more accurate diagnoses

Dean of engineering recognized for his distinguished and continuing achievements in computational biology

Bikrant Das Sharma places first in AAAS Student E-Poster Competition

Fulbright MDS students share how EPMP nurtures their career aspirations in a culturally rich environment

Vardi, Baraniuk and researchers set sights on theory of deep learning

Vardi, Baraniuk and researchers set sights on theory of deep learning Tuesday, Sep. 1, 2020

DOD-funded team is developing guiding principles for popular form of AI


Kavraki Named to ‘Top 50’ List of Women in Robotics

Kavraki Named to ‘Top 50’ List of Women in Robotics Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020

Computer Scientist recognized for "innovations redesigning the future of businesses worldwide."


Salvatore Testa: Mobile SDKs and Startups

Salvatore Testa: Mobile SDKs and Startups Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020

Rice CS alumnus shares his experience with Square and making the move to new startup Persona.


Treangen Lab collaborates with Great Basin to design a novel SARS-CoV-2 test

Treangen Lab collaborates with Great Basin to design a novel SARS-CoV-2 test Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020

Rice CS bioinformatics group aims to streamline development of COVID-19 testing.


Apollo BVM Ventilator Image

FDA OKs manufacturer’s version of Rice ventilator Monday, Aug. 17, 2020

Rice Computer Science PhD student Thomas Herring led the development of the original control system and algorithm.


Second COVID Symposium Reveals Better Understanding of COVID-19

Second COVID Symposium Reveals Better Understanding of COVID-19 Wednesday, Jul. 22, 2020

The symposium, co-sponsored by the Rice Department of Computer Science and the Ken Kennedy Institute (K2I), brought together an international team of researchers investigating the COVID-19 pandemic and its potential treatment.


Cells may tell if arthritis flare-ups are coming

Cells may tell if arthritis flare-ups are coming Monday, Jul. 20, 2020

Rice computer scientist Vicky Yao and colleagues find unique early warning marker


Kathi Fletcher at Rice University

Kathi Fletcher on Product Development and FATE Thursday, Jul. 16, 2020

Alumna Katherine Fletcher (BSEE ’87, MSEE ’94) is passionate about fairness, accountability, transparency, and equity. She calls this combination of values FATE.


Rice Alumni Discuss the MCS Program’s Impact on their Careers

Rice Alumni Discuss the MCS Program’s Impact on their Careers Monday, Jul. 13, 2020

The Engineering Professional Master’s Program brought five MCS alumni together to discuss their experiences at Rice. The panel provided prospective students insight on the life of a computer science major after earning their professional masters.


COVID-19 International Research Team Hosts Symposium on Health Crisis

COVID-19 International Research Team Hosts Symposium on Health Crisis Friday, Jul. 10, 2020

Rice Computer Science professor Todd Treangen and postdoctoral researcher Leo Elworth organize 2nd COVID-19 virtual symposium.