Houston, Texas Day Programs at Rice University

June 15 – June 19
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Sample Schedule

Step into the world of Entrepreneurship, where creative ideas meet strategic thinking to build and grow successful businesses. You’ll learn the essential skills needed to navigate the business landscape, from market analysis to financial management and impactful marketing strategies.

Through a mix of lectures, case studies, and hands-on projects, you’ll gain a solid understanding of key business concepts, models, and entrepreneurial practices. You’ll also learn how to develop a business plan, conduct market research, and analyze financials to drive success. You’ll explore how to craft effective marketing strategies that engage customers, working with your team to create a pitch for your business concept.

By the end of the program, you’ll have the skills to develop a business plan, confidently communicate your ideas, and take the next steps toward a career in entrepreneurship and business.

June 15 – June 19
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Sample Schedule

Dive into the world of Sports Management and discover the business side of sports, where strategy and management come together to shape successful teams, events, and organizations. You’ll gain an understanding of key concepts in sports marketing, financial management, and event planning, all while exploring the legal and ethical considerations of the sports industry.

Through a mix of lectures, case studies, and hands-on activities, you’ll develop skills in fan engagement, team visibility, and crafting marketing strategies that connect with audiences. You’ll also explore the financial principles behind sports organizations, from budgeting and sponsorship to revenue generation. You’ll learn how to plan and execute sports events, from local competitions to large-scale tournaments, and understand the role of sports agents and client management in the industry.

By the end of the program, you’ll have a solid foundation in sports management, with the confidence to take the next steps toward a career in this dynamic and fast-paced field.

June 15 – June 19
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Sample Schedule

Explore the exciting field of Biomedical Engineering, where engineering principles are applied to real-world challenges across industries like healthcare, agriculture, and environmental science. You’ll focus on how engineers design, test, and improve technologies and systems, gaining the foundational skills needed to pursue a career in the field.

Through a combination of lectures, applied exercises, and case studies, you’ll explore how biomedical engineers approach problem solving and design. You’ll examine how medical devices and technologies are developed, tested, and improved, while considering factors like performance, safety, and real-world use. You’ll also discuss the broader impacts of biomedical engineering, including ethical considerations and how innovation affects healthcare and society.

By the end of the program, you’ll have a solid foundation in biomedical engineering, and the confidence to take the next steps toward your career.

June 15 – June 19
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Sample Schedule

Dive into the world of Medicine and explore the fundamental principles and practices of healthcare. You’ll gain a foundational understanding of human health, disease processes, and the essential roles that medical professionals play in diagnosing, treating, and caring for patients.

Through a mix of lectures, case studies, and hands-on activities, you’ll learn about human anatomy, physiology, and common diseases, while exploring the responsibilities of different medical professions, from physicians and nurses to allied health providers. You’ll also examine the importance of patient-centered care and communication, key ethical considerations within the practice of medicine, and current trends in healthcare, including the latest technological advancements and global health challenges.

By the end of the program, you’ll have a solid foundation in the medical field, with the confidence to take the next steps toward a career in healthcare.

June 15 – June 19
1:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Sample Schedule

Dive into the world of Finance & Investment Banking, exploring the key financial principles that shape the way we make decisions both personally and professionally. You’ll learn about the fundamentals of finance, including the time value of money, budgeting, investment strategies, and the role that financial markets and institutions have in driving economic systems.

Through a combination of interactive lectures, discussions, and hands-on activities, you’ll practice applying key financial concepts to the evaluation of potential investment opportunities. You’ll gain insight into the principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics, exploring concepts like supply and demand and market equilibrium, and how they influence overall financial decision-making. You’ll also explore types of investment options, from stocks and bonds to mutual funds, and learn to analyze risk and return to make informed financial decisions.

By the end of the program, you’ll have a solid foundation in finance and investing, with the confidence to take the next steps toward a career in the field.

June 15 – June 19
1:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Sample Schedule

Step into the world of Aerospace and discover how aircraft and spacecraft are designed, developed, and operated. You’ll gain a strong foundation in essential topics such as aerodynamics, propulsion systems, materials science, and structural engineering, all crucial to advancing the technology behind flight and space exploration.

Through lectures, hands-on activities, and collaborative projects, you’ll dive into real-world challenges in aviation and space exploration. You’ll explore the forces at work in flight, learn how propulsion systems are designed, and understand how materials are selected for strength and durability. You’ll also gain insight into how the aerospace industry is evolving and the innovations that are shaping its future.

By the end of the program, you’ll have solid foundational knowledge of aerospace engineering, and the confidence to take the next steps toward a career in the field.

June 15 – June 19
1:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Sample Schedule

Dive into the world of Psychology & Neuroscience and discover the intricate connection between brain function and human behavior. You’ll gain a foundational understanding of psychology, including cognitive processes, emotions, and social behavior, while exploring essential principles of neuroscience like brain structures and neuroplasticity.

Through a mix of lectures, interactive discussions, and hands-on activities, you’ll learn how psychological theories and neuroscientific research help explain how we think, feel, and behave. You’ll explore how the brain and nervous system shape our thoughts, perceptions, and memories, and study the impact of neurotransmitters, hormones, and genetics on mental health and behavior. You’ll also examine topics surrounding mental health disorders and the effects of the environment on brain development.

By the end of the program, you’ll have a solid foundation in psychology and neuroscience, with the confidence to take the next steps toward a career in the field.

June 15 – June 19
1:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Sample Schedule

Dive into the world of Sports Medicine, where healthcare and athletics intersect to keep athletes performing at their best. You’ll gain a foundational understanding of how sports medicine prevents, diagnoses, and treats sports-related injuries, while exploring the key role that nutrition, hydration, and psychology play in enhancing physical performance.

Through a mix of lectures, hands-on workshops, and interactive discussions, you’ll explore the anatomy and physiology behind endurance and performance, along with the causes of common sports injuries and their treatment options. You’ll also gain insights into rehabilitation techniques and injury prevention strategies used by sports medicine professionals, learning how these practices help athletes recover and compete at their peak.

By the end of the program, you’ll have a solid foundation in sports medicine and the confidence to take the next steps toward a career in the field.

June 22 – June 26
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Sample Schedule

Dive into the world of Finance & Investment Banking, exploring the key financial principles that shape the way we make decisions both personally and professionally. You’ll learn about the fundamentals of finance, including the time value of money, budgeting, investment strategies, and the role that financial markets and institutions have in driving economic systems.

Through a combination of interactive lectures, discussions, and hands-on activities, you’ll practice applying key financial concepts to the evaluation of potential investment opportunities. You’ll gain insight into the principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics, exploring concepts like supply and demand and market equilibrium, and how they influence overall financial decision-making. You’ll also explore types of investment options, from stocks and bonds to mutual funds, and learn to analyze risk and return to make informed financial decisions.

By the end of the program, you’ll have a solid foundation in finance and investing, with the confidence to take the next steps toward a career in the field.

June 22 – June 26
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Sample Schedule

Step into the world of Aerospace and discover how aircraft and spacecraft are designed, developed, and operated. You’ll gain a strong foundation in essential topics such as aerodynamics, propulsion systems, materials science, and structural engineering, all crucial to advancing the technology behind flight and space exploration.

Through lectures, hands-on activities, and collaborative projects, you’ll dive into real-world challenges in aviation and space exploration. You’ll explore the forces at work in flight, learn how propulsion systems are designed, and understand how materials are selected for strength and durability. You’ll also gain insight into how the aerospace industry is evolving and the innovations that are shaping its future.

By the end of the program, you’ll have solid foundational knowledge of aerospace engineering, and the confidence to take the next steps toward a career in the field.

June 22 – June 26
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Sample Schedule

Dive into the world of Psychology & Neuroscience and discover the intricate connection between brain function and human behavior. You’ll gain a foundational understanding of psychology, including cognitive processes, emotions, and social behavior, while exploring essential principles of neuroscience like brain structures and neuroplasticity.

Through a mix of lectures, interactive discussions, and hands-on activities, you’ll learn how psychological theories and neuroscientific research help explain how we think, feel, and behave. You’ll explore how the brain and nervous system shape our thoughts, perceptions, and memories, and study the impact of neurotransmitters, hormones, and genetics on mental health and behavior. You’ll also examine topics surrounding mental health disorders and the effects of the environment on brain development.

By the end of the program, you’ll have a solid foundation in psychology and neuroscience, with the confidence to take the next steps toward a career in the field.

June 22 – June 26
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Sample Schedule

Dive into the world of Sports Medicine, where healthcare and athletics intersect to keep athletes performing at their best. You’ll gain a foundational understanding of how sports medicine prevents, diagnoses, and treats sports-related injuries, while exploring the key role that nutrition, hydration, and psychology play in enhancing physical performance.

Through a mix of lectures, hands-on workshops, and interactive discussions, you’ll explore the anatomy and physiology behind endurance and performance, along with the causes of common sports injuries and their treatment options. You’ll also gain insights into rehabilitation techniques and injury prevention strategies used by sports medicine professionals, learning how these practices help athletes recover and compete at their peak.

By the end of the program, you’ll have a solid foundation in sports medicine and the confidence to take the next steps toward a career in the field.

June 22 – June 26
1:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Sample Schedule

Step into the world of Entrepreneurship, where creative ideas meet strategic thinking to build and grow successful businesses. You’ll learn the essential skills needed to navigate the business landscape, from market analysis to financial management and impactful marketing strategies.

Through a mix of lectures, case studies, and hands-on projects, you’ll gain a solid understanding of key business concepts, models, and entrepreneurial practices. You’ll also learn how to develop a business plan, conduct market research, and analyze financials to drive success. You’ll explore how to craft effective marketing strategies that engage customers, working with your team to create a pitch for your business concept.

By the end of the program, you’ll have the skills to develop a business plan, confidently communicate your ideas, and take the next steps toward a career in entrepreneurship and business.

June 22 – June 26
12:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Sample Schedule

Dive into the world of Sports Management and discover the business side of sports, where strategy and management come together to shape successful teams, events, and organizations. You’ll gain an understanding of key concepts in sports marketing, financial management, and event planning, all while exploring the legal and ethical considerations of the sports industry.

Through a mix of lectures, case studies, and hands-on activities, you’ll develop skills in fan engagement, team visibility, and crafting marketing strategies that connect with audiences. You’ll also explore the financial principles behind sports organizations, from budgeting and sponsorship to revenue generation. You’ll learn how to plan and execute sports events, from local competitions to large-scale tournaments, and understand the role of sports agents and client management in the industry.

By the end of the program, you’ll have a solid foundation in sports management, with the confidence to take the next steps toward a career in this dynamic and fast-paced field.

June 22 – June 26
1:30 PM – 5:30 PM

June 22 – June 26
1:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Sample Schedule

Dive into the world of Medicine and explore the fundamental principles and practices of healthcare. You’ll gain a foundational understanding of human health, disease processes, and the essential roles that medical professionals play in diagnosing, treating, and caring for patients.

Through a mix of lectures, case studies, and hands-on activities, you’ll learn about human anatomy, physiology, and common diseases, while exploring the responsibilities of different medical professions, from physicians and nurses to allied health providers. You’ll also examine the importance of patient-centered care and communication, key ethical considerations within the practice of medicine, and current trends in healthcare, including the latest technological advancements and global health challenges.

By the end of the program, you’ll have a solid foundation in the medical field, with the confidence to take the next steps toward a career in healthcare.