Rice breaks ground on the Arc in the Ion District, expanding Houston’s innovation ecosystem
Rice broke ground on the Arc in the Ion District, a nearly 200,000-square-foot research, corporate innovation and office building designed to bring researchers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, investors and top talent together to accelerate innovation and move ideas from discovery to real-world application.
When customers cross the line: Study reveals hidden toll of harassment on gig workers
New research examines how harassment affects workers in the gig economy and why having someone in their corner can make a difference.
2 mature oak trees find new home in Rice Village’s future Gateway Park
Two towering oak trees that have stood near Rice Village for approximately 70 years have a new home as part of Rice University’s ambitious Gateway Project, which will transform the west side of campus and strengthen connections to the surrounding community.
Inside the vote: Rice researchers turn new space into laboratory for democracy
Researchers at Rice are preparing to examine what happens inside a polling place, from the length of the line to the way voters review their ballots before casting them.
Money Matters: Rice course prepares students for lifetime of financial decisions
As financial literacy education gains momentum across the country, Rice is helping students build the skills to navigate financial decisions they’ll face long after graduation.
Nearly 130 years later, Rice sociologist finds new way to measure WEB Du Bois’ double consciousness
Rice study offers researchers a way to examine how racial inequality influences identity and everyday experiences.
Same street, different flood risks: Rice research reveals hidden vulnerabilities in Houston homes
Rice Researchers analyzed nearly 1 million residential buildings across Harris County and found that nearly two-thirds of the variation in flood vulnerability occurs within neighborhoods, rather than between them.
From Rice research to startup: Doctoral alum develops edible coating to fight food waste
Based on doctoral research conducted at Rice, NIVERA is a startup developing a natural, edible coating designed to extend the shelf life of fresh produce.
New Rice survey reveals successes and disparities in lives of LGBTQ+ Houstonians
As LGBTQ+ History Month draws to a close, a new Kinder survey offers a closer look at the opportunities and challenges facing LGBTQ+ residents across Greater Houston, revealing both successes and disparities in economic security, workplace experiences, neighborhood belonging and access to health care.
Rice leaders outline principles for responsible AI adoption across campus
Rice leaders from across campus emphasized the importance of balancing artificial intelligence innovation with privacy, security, accessibility and institutional accountability during an AI Week panel discussion Oct. 22. It was one of more than 30 panels conducted during Rice’s inaugural AI Week that centered on the use of AI technology in academia and bolstered the university’s strategic plan Momentous, which calls for responsible AI.
Rice360 conference tackles health care gaps for Texas women and children
The second annual Innovation for Healthcare Access Conference focused on translating promising technologies and research into affordable, practical solutions for underserved rural and urban communities, with an emphasis on building partnerships that can move ideas beyond the laboratory and into the places they are needed most.
Rice’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies is officially launching the Lifelong University program across all 33 U.S.-based Belmont Village Senior Living communities, expanding access to university-level learning for older adults.
50 years later, a vision born at Rice continues to shape Houston’s heart
The South Main Alliance marks its 50th anniversary with the premiere of “Houston’s HEART: The Story of South Main Alliance,” a documentary highlighting the people, partnerships and projects behind the area’s evolution.
25 faculty recognized for esteemed accolades in research, academia
Rice's winners of highly prestigious and prestigious awards were recognized Oct. 21 to celebrate Rice faculty who have earned these accolades, demarcated by the Organization of the National Research Council and the Association of American Universities.
Rice University materials science and nanoengineering students gained hands-on experience in AI server production and surface-mount technology during an exclusive tour of Apple’s new Advanced Manufacturing Center in Houston.
