Rice researchers earn 2 DOE Genesis Mission awards
Two Rice research teams have received Phase I awards through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission, a national initiative harnessing artificial intelligence and advanced computing to accelerate scientific discovery.
Rice mechanical engineers and Baylor College of Medicine neurosurgeons have identified simple changes to surgical tools that could reduce strain on the esophagus and potentially lower the risk of swallowing difficulties after neck surgery.
Rice study explores blue carbon financing for Texas coastal protection
Rice researchers will investigate whether carbon credits could provide a new source of funding for a major coastal erosion and wetland protection project along the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway in Galveston County.
Rice experts available to provide insight on Texas flash flooding
As communities across Texas face the threat of flash flooding, Rice University experts are available to discuss the factors that make these events so dangerous, including intense rainfall, rapidly rising waterways, urban development and changing weather patterns.
Study finds carbon capture and storage could help curb emissions from AI-driven data center boom
As artificial intelligence accelerates demand for computing power across the U.S., a new study co-authored by Hon Chung Lau, adjunct professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Rice and founder of Low Carbon Energies LLC, has found that carbon capture and storage could play a major role in limiting the climate impact of data centers.
Rice’s SSPEED Center helped shape coastal recreation vision now before Congress
A coastal resilience vision that launched more than 15 years ago through Rice University’s Severe Storm Prediction, Education and Evacuation from Disasters Center has reached a major milestone through the introduction of the Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area Act.
Rice graduate lands coveted role driving Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
Taylor Schultz, who graduated this spring with a degree in chemical and biomolecular engineering and served as president of Duncan College, was selected as one of just 12 recent graduates nationwide to become an official Oscar Mayer “Hotdogger.”
Researchers create moisture-driven tech that powers green batteries — and dissolves spy gear
Researchers from Rice and North Carolina State University have created a nontoxic, stretchable battery that operates by extracting moisture from the ambient environment.
Rice researchers develop shape-shifting surface for next-generation human-machine interaction
A team of engineers at Rice and Kyung Hee University has developed a soft, shape-shifting mechanical surface that can respond to touch, sense its own movements and visually communicate changes in real time.
Rice experts available to discuss first anniversary of Camp Mystic tragedy
Rice experts available to discuss first anniversary of Camp Mystic tragedy
RNA barcoding approach reveals previously unknown virus-host relationships
An interdisciplinary team of Rice researchers has uncovered previously unknown relationships between bacteriophages and their bacterial hosts, offering a powerful new tool for next-generation microbiome engineering.
Rice STEM-Letics camp turns sports into gateway for engineering
STEM-Letics, a summer camp hosted by Rice’s Center for STEM Engagement and Rice Athletics, introduces students in grades three through five to science, technology, engineering and math through sports and hands-on activities.
Rice experts available to discuss El Niño and associated risks
Rice experts are available to discuss what El Niño conditions could mean for coastal storms, extreme rainfall, flooding, infrastructure, disaster recovery, climate variability and social instability.
Rice hosts global water leaders to discuss technologies for a resilient future
Rice’s WaTER Institute hosted the 20th International Water Association Leading Edge Conference on Water and Wastewater Technologies, which brought together more than 270 industry professionals and academic researchers from 27 countries to campus.
Rice engineering students turn stroke rehab into interactive gameplay
A team of Rice mechanical and electrical engineering students has developed an interactive, modular rehabilitation system designed to make stroke recovery more engaging, adaptable and effective for patients at home.
