Rice University: Professional Science Master's Program

We’re excited to be at IMAGE 2024, the International Meeting for Applied Geoscience and Energy!

Come visit us at the Rice University booth to explore our cutting-edge programs, including the new Master of Energy Transition and Sustainability, Energy Geoscience, Environmental Analysis, Applied Chemical Sciences, and Space Studies.

Don’t miss out—stop by to learn more about how we’re driving the future of energy and sustainability!

The Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) has designated Rice graduate Nathan Tat as a recipient of the prestigious SASE Achievement Award.

Nathan is a Rice-twice alumnus, earning both his bachelor’s in economics and business minor and master of science in Space Studies degrees within five years. Now involved in both the space and public health fields, Nathan’s interdisciplinary education has been a foundational pillar of his journey.

Nathan credits his passion for STEM as having been nurtured on from frequent visits to libraries and advanced math coursework. From his first role performing research in the biomedical sciences to presenting at conferences, he reflects that “being in STEM has shown me that everyone can find a place to help society.”

Nathan has been recognized with multiple accolades, such as being selected as a 20 Under 35 Honoree in the space industry by the Space and Satellite Professionals International (SSPI), Excellence in Interprofessional Education Awardee, Outstanding HOSA Alumnus Award, and 40 Under 40 by The Daily News.

Nathan will be honored at the SASE National Convention hosted in Boston, Massachusetts on October 9th – 12th.

Founded in 2007, SASE is dedicated to “advancement of Asian heritage scientists and engineers in education and employment so that they can achieve their full potential.” It boasts members from more than 70 Asian employee resource groups and 86 collegiate chapters in 30 states across the U.S.

🎉 **Dean’s Staff Retreat 2024** 🎉

What an incredible day at the Game Show Studio for this year’s Dean’s Staff Retreat! 🎮✨ Our team came together for a day filled with fun, laughter, and team-building activities that brought out the best in all of us.

We embraced the spirit of competition, strengthened our connections, and, most importantly, had a blast! From challenging trivia to exciting games, everyone showcased their unique skills and teamwork. 🏆🤝

A huge thank you to everyone who made this day a success. Here’s to another amazing year ahead! 🙌

Today, we had the pleasure of visiting SWCA and catching up with our amazing EA student, Riley, who’s interning there! It was great to hear about all the projects he’s been working on this summer. Keep up the fantastic work, Riley!

Congratulations to our Space Studies Faculty Director, David Alexander, OBE, on his new position as a faculty scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy!

Yesterday, we had the delightful opportunity to visit New Dawn Energy. During our visit, we met with a current Energy Geoscience student and an alumna of the program who, following her successful internship, has been hired full-time at New Dawn Energy. It was a great connection of past and present students.

Join us at one of our upcoming info sessions to learn more about the Professional Science Master’s Programs at Rice University.

-July 3, 2024, 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
-July 31, 2024, 3:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

If you’re interested in attending, please register here: https://profms.rice.edu/information-sessions

Please note: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with details on how to join the meeting. Additional dates and times will be announced soon.

The deadline for Fall 2024 has been extended to July 1, 2024. Master degree programs are available in:

Applied Chemical Sciences
Bioscience and Health Policy
Environmental Analysis
Energy Geoscience
Space Studies
Apply now at https://gradapply.rice.edu/

We have extended the deadline for the new Master’s in Energy Transition and Sustainability program to July 1 for Fall 2024 admission. Apply now at https://gradapply.rice.edu/.

Nathan Tat, our incredible Space Studies alumnus will be speaking about NASA internships on Thursday, May 23rd from 3:00 to 4:00 PM (CT). Curious about what it takes to score a NASA internship? Nathan’s journey is a testament to hard work, passion, and the endless possibilities that come with a degree in Space Studies.

Congratulations to the May 2024 graduates of the Professional Science Masters program at Rice University! It was a pleasure celebrating your accomplishments at the PSM graduation luncheon this past Friday with you and your loved ones. We are thrilled to see what the future holds for each of you and wish you boundless success in your next chapter. Please, stay in touch! 🥳🎓🦉

The alumni board hosted a delightful event, inviting current students to mingle. Together, they enjoyed painting an elephant with glow-in-the-dark paint. Thank you to the alumni board for hosting such a fun event!

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 Applications for our MS in Applied Chemical Sciences program have been extended until June 1st! 🔬✨

Our program offers specialized focus areas, including:

🌿 Bioorganic Chemistry
💻 Computational Chemistry & Data Science
⚡ Chemistry for the Energy Industry

Apply now at gradadmissions.rice.edu/apply/
For questions please contact [email protected]

We're thrilled to announce the launch of our new degree program: the Master of Energy Transition and Sustainability (METS). Developed jointly by the George R. Brown School of Engineering and the Wiess School of Natural Sciences, METS presents an opportunity for recent college graduates with a background in science or engineering, as well as professionals in the energy sector at any stage of their career, to position themselves as leaders and experts in the realm of energy transition.

“We believe that METS graduates will emerge as leaders and innovators in the energy industry, equipped with the skills and knowledge to drive sustainable solutions,” said Rice President Reginald DesRoches. “Together we can shape a brighter, more resilient and cleaner future for generations to come.”

Hosted by the Rice departments of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences, the program will provide a structured platform for exploring emerging areas of interest such as geothermal energy, hydrogen technology, and critical minerals recovery. Additionally, it will offer opportunities for the traditional oil and gas industry to contribute to new energy and carbon management applications, including carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) and subsurface storage.

Master of Energy Transition and Sustainability (METS) Located in an urban environment on a 300-acre tree-lined campus, Rice University seizes its advantageous position to pursue pathbreaking research and create innovative collaboration opportunities that contribute to the betterment of our world.

📣 Exciting news! The deadline for Fall 2024 has been extended to April 30, 2024. No GRE or application fee is required.

Get rigorous scientific training, business skills, and policy expertise tailored to your career goals. Collaborate with industry leaders at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. Apply now and shape the future of healthcare! 💼🔬 Apply now: gradapply.rice.edu

Meet Dilmi Ranpatabendi, a dedicated Master's student in Bioscience and Health Policy at Rice University, Dilmi is driven to merge her expertise in medicine, medical ethics, leadership, and equitable care advocacy to bridge the divide between research and health policies. Her academic journey commenced at Baylor University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology with concentrations in Cell and Molecular Biology, alongside minors in Chemistry and Forensic Science, establishing a solid foundation for her subsequent pursuits at Rice University, where she excelled academically. She undertook a biomedical science internship at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

Beyond her academic and professional pursuits, Dilmi is deeply engaged in community service and leadership roles. Serving as president of the Professional Science Masters Student Organization at Rice University and as Graduate Advisor of Rice University’s Bioscience Society underscores her effective leadership and strategic acumen. Furthermore, her active involvement in organizations such as the Tau Sigma National Honor Society and March of Dimes, where she served as president during her undergraduate studies, showcases her commitment to social impact and service. Dilmi also finds fulfillment in volunteering at Houston Methodist Hospital as a patient educator for senior patients. In her leisure time, Dilmi fully indulges in cooking traditional Sri Lankan cuisine while also devoting extensive hours to weightlifting. Notably, she demonstrates incredible strength by deadlifting an impressive 225 lbs 💪.

Possessing a robust background in science, leadership, and empathy, Dilmi is resolute in her mission to make significant contributions to the healthcare sector. Upon graduating from Rice University this May, she will embark on her next academic endeavor, pursuing a graduate degree at Harvard Medical School.

We were thrilled to welcome Wally Lang and Mike Contreras to a coffee chat on Rice University’s campus. Wally, an alum of our Space Studies program, was joined by Mike, his colleague from Ensemble. Together, they shared their insights, experiences, and latest ventures, providing valuable perspectives for all attendees. It was an enriching discussion, and we’re grateful for their time and wisdom. This meetup offered current students an incredible opportunity to connect with seasoned professionals, gain valuable advice, and expand their network within the space industry.

Just hanging out with some of our Energy Geoscience students and a future member of our fall 2024 class in the amazing new Ralph S. O’Connor Building for Engineering and Science! ☕️📚

DEADLINE EXTENDED to April 30, 2024 for fall 2024 admission. Apply now: https://gradapply.rice.edu/

Register and View Upcoming Dates: http://profms.rice.edu/information-sessions

DEADLINE EXTENDED: We are thrilled to announce that the deadline for applications to our Professional Science Master’s programs for the Fall 2024 intake has been extended to March 31, 2024. We invite you to apply to any of our five exceptional programs, each offering unique opportunities for career advancement and personal growth:

Applied Chemical Sciences
Bioscience and Health Policy
Energy Geoscience
Environmental Analysis
Space Studies

Apply now https://gradadmissions.rice.edu/apply

Join us for a Rice University Info Session on Feb. 13th - https://mailchi.mp/11377e482c8a/theres-still-time-submit-your-application-by-may-30th-10227418

Our incredible PSM students shining bright & empowering the future at the Rice Career Expo 🦉

Thanks to all who participated at our annual board meeting and corporate reception. With the help of our industry sponsors we were able to award several scholarships at the reception. Congratulations to all recipients!

The generosity of our scholarship providers and our event sponsors is highly appreciated! Thanks go to Baker Hughes, EOG Resources, HUCO Consulting, Houston SpacePort, New Dawn Energy and Shell !

🎉 Welcome back, Professional Science Master’s students! 🌟 The Spring 2024 Semester is here, and we’re thrilled to have each of you back on campus. Here’s to an amazing Spring 2024 Semester! Wishing everyone success, inspiration, and an enriching academic experience. 🦉

Join us for a Rice University Info Session - https://mailchi.mp/c901e47ec210/theres-still-time-submit-your-application-by-may-30th-9606990

Today the PSM students had the pleasure of having lunch with the board member of the Bioscience and Health Policy program. Dr. Cohn is an active member of the Professional Staff at THI and served as Director of the Center for Technology and Innovation and Director of the legendary Cullen Cardiovascular Research Laboratory at the THI prior to joining Johnson & Johnson, as the Vice President for Medical Devices Companies and Executive Director of the new Center for Device Innovation at the Texas Medical Center in Houston. Additionally, Dr. William E. Cohn is one of the leaders of the team of experts developing a total artificial heart that will deliver blood by means of continuous flow rather than pulsation. This new artificial heart is smaller, less expensive, and predicted to be more reliable than previous generations of artificial hearts. William E. Cohn currently has 170 active or pending patents for his inventions and is the founder or co-founder of five venture-backed life science startups. I’m addition, Dr. Cohn is Professor of Surgery in Cardiothoracic Transplantation & Circulatory Support at the Baylor College of Medicine

Rice Natural Sciences alumnus Louis Brus (’65) has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the “discovery and development of quantum dots,” nanosized particles with unique properties “that now spread their light from television screens and LED lamps,” according to a Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announcement today.

Brus, who started his undergraduate education at Rice in 1961, shares the distinction with Moungi Bawendi and Alexei Ekimov. Their work has been crucial to the development of nanotechnology, which has helped drive major computing advances and transformed electronics. The Swedish Academy highlighted Brus’ role as “the first scientist in the world to prove size-dependent quantum effects in particles floating freely in a fluid.”

While at Rice, Brus studied chemistry, physics and mathematics and developed “a love of history that has stayed with me to this day,” he said in a statement delivered when he received the 2008 Kavli Prize in nanoscience. Brus praised his undergraduate alma mater for its “rigorous, fundamental, yet broad education.”

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/Brus-Nobel