The Introduction to Research and Innovative Design in Engineering Academy (iRIDE), which is the newest K-12 program under Rice’s Office of STEM Engagement (R-STEM), exposed students to career paths in engineering.

The two-week iRIDE program allowed students to directly apply what they learned during hands-on experiences in the diverse field of engineering. The pilot program included 22 students from three Gulfton-area schools: Jane Long Academy, KIPP CONNECT Houston Middle School and YES Prep Gulfton.