This academic year six ECE students received engineering scholarships and awards. Rice Engineering students have an array of scholarships, awards, and opportunities at their disposal — applauding academic success, research, service, and growth.
ECE students seeking awards for the upcoming academic year are encouraged to submit applications on the Rice University's George R. Brown School of Engineering page.
Weili (Winnie) Fan
B.S. electrical and computer engineering 2024
School of Engineering Outstanding Student Award; Texas Society of Professional Engineers Outstanding Student Award
“These gifts will be helpful as I continue to pursue my degree and give me more freedom to explore my future in the academic or industrial field. It allows me to determine what I will do after graduation without financial burden.”
Kshipra Kapoor
Ph.D. electrical and computer engineering 2023
REA Travel Grant
“My research is focused on developing a suite of high-throughput and modular technologies for isolating exosomes and elucidating the biophysical and biomolecular makeup of exosomes. This gift permits me to attend a conference that provides valuable networking.”
Mohammad Taha Toghani
Ph.D. electrical and computer engineering 2024
REA Travel Grant
“This grant enabled me to attend and present my research at leading international conferences and workshops in my field -- critical opportunities to connect with experts, share my research and learn about cutting-edge advances in my area of study.”
Alexa Thomases
B.S. electrical and computer engineering 2023
School of Engineering Outstanding Student Award; Texas Society of Professional Engineers Outstanding Student Award
“They will help me pursue an advanced degree in machine learning or a related field after working in industry. Upon graduation, I will work at Microsoft on a Health AI team, building machine-learning solutions for healthcare practitioners to improve patient outcomes.”
Gabriel Tomoya Zook
B.S. electrical and computer engineering 2024
Chevron Scholarship
“As a low-income student, it is a struggle to make ends meet while balancing my academics. This award will allow me to focus on learning and alleviate some of the pressure to meet living expenses.”
Yang Zhao
Ph.D. electrical and computer engineering 2023
Ralph Budd Award for Research in Engineering
“As an incoming assistant in the ECE department at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, this recognition reinforces my commitment to excellence and academic rigor. It demonstrates that I am a capable and respected researcher and educator.”