The Ken Kennedy Institute Corporate Partner Program
The Ken Kennedy Institute Corporate Partner Program is an opportunity for organizations to partner with top-tier researchers at Rice University. Through this annual program, companies can develop research collaborations, sponsor graduate students, recruit top talent, and become a strategic arm in pushing artificial intelligence, data, and computing further. We aim to support your organization by creating valuable connections driven by our mission and the pursuit of innovation.
Partnership Levels & Benefits
Corporate Partner: $15,000
The base-level of partnership provides the opportunity to collaborate with the Ken Kennedy Institute team and support graduate students at Rice University through our annual Sponsored Fellowship Program.
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About bp
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The Center for High-Performance Computing at bp is at the forefront of innovation and commercial research in the energy industry, providing the skills, expertise, and compute platforms that enable groundbreaking advancements in fields like subsurface imaging, simulations of hydrocarbon and carbon sequestration reservoirs, wind, molecular biology, and lubricants.
Computational scientists at the Center for High-Performance Computing (CHPC) work with technology and business teams to develop and optimize their simulation and data processing tools, and HPC platform engineers are responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining bp's computational environment.
bp is on a journey to explore GPUs and other new HPC hardware to handle ever-more demanding computing tasks at a faster pace – while tapping into advanced liquid-cooled technology to manage power usage sustainably. To learn about exciting opportunities for internships and new graduate roles, view the bp careers portal.
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About ExxonMobil
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ExxonMobil is an active participant in the HPC community, leveraging HPC and AI technology across a broad portfolio in pursuit of solutions to the world’s toughest energy challenges.Areas of HPC interest at ExxonMobil include technical applications in seismic imaging, reservoir management, data analytics and generative AI, in addition to numerous other traditional scientific computing methods.
ExxonMobil is continually looking for passionate and engaged engineers, researchers, and other practitioners in the HPC and AI space. Explore career opportunities and learn more about how ExxonMobil is applying digital technologies to drive energy innovation.
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About Shell
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Shell is leveraging digitalization and AI to enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability across its global operations, demonstrating a commitment to driving the transition to a lower-carbon future and redefining the energy industry. By scaling digital technologies and accelerating advancements in AI, robotics, and computational science, Shell is focused on optimizing operations, reducing environmental impact, and improving decision-making processes.
Data scientists and engineers at Shell have an integral role in the company’s digital transformation. Learn more about Shell's digitalization efforts and explore career opportunities here.
Premium Corporate Partner: $40,000
This partnership level expands your company's opportunities to work directly with top students and faculty at Rice University through exclusive invitations and promotions.
- Access to graduate student database of all fellowship recipients, including recruiting fellowship students and exclusive access to CVs, publications, and more.
- Opportunity to invite all industry, memorial, and recruiting fellowship recipients annually to tour your company’s facility.
- Invitation to speak at an AI in Industry Seminar / Panel on Rice University’s campus with a reception to follow.
- Personalized campus visits at Rice University to enable potential research collaborations.
- Opportunity to promote recruitment announcements channeled directly to top talent, including job postings, internship opportunities, research projects, and networking events.
- All base-level benefits.
Get Involved
Ready to get started? Reach out to kenkennedy@rice.edu to learn how we can best support your company's recruiting and research needs.
Brochure: Corporate Partner Program Overview
Learn More: About the Ken Kennedy Institute