Vicky Thomas, VP Product & Design at Clockwise

Vicky is the VP Product at Clockwise, where she leads the product management and product design teams to help the world make time for what matters. Prior to Clockwise, Vicky built products and product teams at Adobe, Lucid Software, Vivint Smart Home, and Rivet. Vicky’s decade of product leadership experience spans consumer software to enterprise SaaS, smart home mobile apps to healthcare IT, and Series A to public companies. She is a passionate advocate for STEM education and inclusivity in tech, and is a longtime volunteer for FIRST robotics and her alma mater, MIT. When she’s not working or volunteering, Vicky can be found flying small airplanes or adventuring in Utah’s great outdoors.

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Hello MEML Community, come join us at Grad Commons (Valhalla) for our monthly meet-up

Have a drink, chat, and bond with your fellow MEML students, faculty, and staff. It’s a great opportunity to meet your fellows, create connections, and have a good time!

“Leadership coaching is the critical skillset I never knew I needed.” - Emily Reiser ’18, bioengineering 

In today’s rapidly changing environment, leaders who are equipped and use coaching skills are able to empower others to achieve results at an accelerated pace. Are YOU one of those leaders?

Join Germaine Porche, President of Eagle’s View Consulting and Rice professor, for this interactive session where you will:

• Explore the art of coaching others, expanding both your personal and professional growth.

• Practice coaching techniques that can be applied immediately.

• Begin to discover your natural coaching abilities.

Welcome MEML Students for a valuable Q&A forum + Coffee & Donuts!

This is your chance to connect with Prof. Higgs in a casual and welcoming setting. Bring your questions about leadership, career growth, and how RCEL can support your journey as an engineer.

Whether you’re curious about mentorship or industry insights or just want to hear his perspective, this is the perfect opportunity!

💡 “Generative AI is not replacing jobs; it is redefining them.” - EAG

With the rapid rise of different LLM, professionals who can effectively incorporate them into their daily activities are becoming indispensable in every sector. In this workshop, you will learn how to harness the power of GenAI to revolutionize Business Strategies.

In this forward-looking workshop, you will:

• Discover practical applications of generative AI, from streamlining operations to enhancing customer engagement.

• Explore ethical considerations and challenges in deploying AI responsibly in business contexts.

• Gain hands-on experience with leading AI tools and learn how to integrate them into your organization’s workflows.

Hello MEML Community, come join us at Grad Commons (Valhalla) for our monthly meet-up

Have a drink, chat, and bond with your fellow MEML students, faculty, and staff. It’s a great opportunity to meet your fellows, create connections, and have a good time!

First MEML Panel on Job & Internship Search!

We’re excited to announce the first-ever MEML-only panel discussion, created exclusively for our MEML community. This event will focus on navigating the job search and internship hunt and offer valuable insights from those who have walked the same path. The panel will feature experienced MEML alumni and current students who have successfully landed jobs and internships.

This is more than just an informational session—it’s an opportunity to strengthen the bonds of our MEML community. Connect with peers and mentors, ask questions, and build relationships that can support your professional journey.

Meet the panelists

Ethical Design of Intelligent Systems for Healthcare.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare and medicine with intelligent systems that assist in making medical diagnostic and prognostic decisions. However, the use of AI in such sensitive issues as people’s health implies taking special care of ethical issues such as privacy, explainability, transparency, accountability, human control and fairness. In this seminar session, we will discuss ethical design applied to the creation of intelligent systems for healthcare and its practical application in some use cases.

ABOUT Lourdes Martínez Villaseñor 

Dr. Lourdes Martínez Villaseñor holds a degree in Computer Systems Engineering and a PhD in Computer Science from Tecnológico de Monterrey, Estado de México Campus, as well as a Master’s in Family Education from IPCE at Universidad Panamericana. She is a research professor specializing in artificial intelligence at Universidad Panamericana and serves as the academic head of the Master’s in Data Science program. Recognized as a Level 1 member of the National System of Researchers (SNI) by Conahcyt, Dr. Martínez Villaseñor is also the President of the Mexican Society of Artificial Intelligence. She was honored with the prestigious 2023 North America Women Leaders in Responsible Artificial Intelligence Award. Her research focuses on the application of artificial intelligence in healthcare, user modeling, and AI ethics. With more than 30 years of teaching experience, she has authored over 65 publications in international journals and conferences, book chapters, and 11 books in the field of artificial intelligence.

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Join the Rice Center for Engineering Leadership and a special guest panel to discuss the role of ethics and leadership for engineers and technology professionals, and how ideals affect engineering decisions and innovations. Attendees will be able to ask questions and participate in the discussion.

A reception will follow the panel discussion in the lobby area outside McMurtry Auditorium.

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Online event

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Hi MEML Community!

We will be playing Codenames and Skribbl! This event is open to virtual and in-person students.

Check your emails for RSVP and Zoom link!

Hi MEML Community!

We are hosting a welcome party to celebrate the start of the semester and to kickoff our social events calendar! There will be pizza, snacks, and drinks.

In today’s job market, leaders who can translate data into impactful narratives are shaping the future of industries in many different sectors. In this workshop, you will take your Leadership skills to the next level through by learning to use engaging narratives.

In this hands-on workshop, you will:

• Learn cutting-edge techniques for transforming complex data into compelling, actionable stories that drive decision-making.

• Learn about narrative frameworks tailored to the needs of leaders managing cross-disciplinary teams.

• Apply storytelling strategies to real-world challenges, enabling you to bridge the gap between technical insights and executive strategy

Speaker:  Edgar Avalos Gauna, PhD

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This is a valuable opportunity to update your professional profile with a high-quality headshot, perfect for resumes, LinkedIn, and other professional platforms.

We encourage you to dress in business formal or business casual attire and arrive prepared for your session.

This event is provided cost-free by the MEMLSA.

This is a valuable opportunity to update your professional profile with a high-quality headshot, perfect for resumes, LinkedIn, and other professional platforms.

We encourage you to dress in business formal or business casual attire and arrive prepared for your session.

This event is provided cost-free by the MEMLSA.