Sí se puede: Ship Channel bridge named for late Rice professor Richard Tapia
Houston’s Ship Channel bridge now honors the life and contributions of late Rice professor, Richard A. Tapia. The bridge, currently under construction as a new cable-stayed structure, was officially renamed the Dr. Richard A. Tapia Bridge during a dedication ceremony held May 26.
Richard Tapia, pioneering mathematician and advocate for diversity, passes away at 88
Richard A. Tapia, a distinguished professor at Rice and a trailblazing mathematician renowned for his dedication to increasing the participation of underrepresented minorities in science and engineering, has passed away at age 88.
Rice students uncover Houston’s hidden histories through Fondren Fellows program
Fondren Fellows pairs Rice undergraduate and graduate students with faculty mentors and library staff to pursue original research projects grounded in Fondren Library’s collections and digital infrastructure.
Faculty, staff, students honored for excellence in teaching, mentoring, service
Each year, Rice honors members of its community who have served students through outstanding teaching, dedication and service.
Prabhakar Raghavan, chief technologist at Google, was the featured speaker in the Ken Kennedy Institute Distinguished Lecture Series.
Harris County names Ship Channel Bridge for Rice mathematician Richard Tapia
In a unanimous vote, the Harris County Commissioners Court approved naming the Sam Houston Tollway Ship Channel Bridge in honor of Richard A. Tapia.
Rice’s Iyengar honored by Phi Beta Kappa Society as Key into Public Service Scholar
Rithika Iyengar, a rising senior at Rice, has been named a 2025 Key into Public Service Scholar by the Phi Beta Kappa Society.
Faculty recognized with George R. Brown Award for Superior Teaching
Nine Rice faculty members received the 2025 George R. Brown Award for Superior Teaching, which honors Rice’s top instructors based on votes from alumni who graduated within the past two, three and five years.
Frank Jones retires from Rice 7 decades after first arriving as a student
Frank Jones retires from Rice seven decades after first arriving as a student.
OpenStax algebra curriculum receives unanimous approval in Texas
OpenStax, the world’s largest publisher of open educational resources based at Rice, announced that its algebra curriculum has received unanimous approval from the Texas State Board of Education. With this approval, the curriculum has been added to the Texas Instructional Materials Allocation list, underscoring OpenStax’s commitment to providing secondary educators with affordable, high-quality resources that support student success.
Rice mathematician Chelsea Walton named 2025 AMS Fellow
Chelsea Walton , a professor of mathematics at Rice, has been named a 2025 fellow of the American Mathematical Society.
Rice math camps prepare high school students to stand out in their upcoming math courses
Local students are learning math and having fun while doing so at the Rice University School Mathematics Project Preparing for Success programs.
A team from Rice participated in the NASA Spacesuit User Interface Technologies for Students program.
Rice’s Harvey, Ramesh named to National Academy of Sciences
Rice University’s Frank Reese Harvey and Ramamoorthy Ramesh are among 120 new U.S. members elected to the National Academy of Sciences.
Rice’s Alan Reid recognized by Scotland’s Royal Society of Edinburgh
Alan Reid, the Edgar Odell Lovett Professor of Mathematics and mathematics department chair at Rice University, has been elected to the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE), Scotland’s National Academy of Science and Letters. The prestigious accolade bestowed annually celebrates individuals who have achieved exceptional international standing in fields within the society’s domain.
