Amy McCaig

Rice student helps fans make World Series memories

How many part-time college jobs put you smack-dab in the middle of the World Series?

NSF program improves student research skills, Rice professor's study shows

College students significantly improved their research skills by participating in the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program, according to a new study from a Rice University psychologist.

Rice talk to focus on Uyghur genocide in China

The history of the Uyghur homeland and the ongoing Uyghur genocide being carried out by the Chinese government will be the focus of a Nov. 4 event to be held from 1-2 p.m. in Kraft Hall 110.

Opera house honors

Rice University's Brockman Hall for Opera was this year’s winner of the Associated General Contractors of America Build America Award in the Construction Management, New Under $99 Million category.

Suspended students more likely to get caught up in juvenile justice system, and vice versa

Students who are suspended from school even once are much more likely to have contact with the juvenile justice system, according to new research from Rice University's Houston Education Research Consortium (HERC), which also shows that students who come in contact with the juvenile justice system are more likely to face suspension.

Many Latinos chose virtual learning for children to minimize health risks to family, study shows

Many Latino families chose virtual learning for their children instead of returning to the classroom last fall in an effort to minimize health risks and protect vulnerable family members from COVID-19, according to a new study from a Rice University sociologist.

Training for health certificates dramatically boosted Hispanic employment and income

Short-term training programs for health care careers significantly boosted employment and income for Hispanics involved in a new study from Rice University, helping them overcome long-standing achievement gaps exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The ethics of studying ancient DNA: Rice scholar helps craft global guidelines

Geneticists and archaeologists studying ancient DNA should engage with stakeholders in the places where they conduct research, minimize damage to human remains and share their data, according to new guidelines outlined in a paper co-authored by a Rice University anthropologist and published today in Nature.

Hülya Eraslan appointed fellow of Game Theory Society, research associate at National Bureau of Economic Research

The Game Theory Society was created in 1999 to promote research, teaching and application of game theory.

A new ‘STaRT’ for Social Sciences students

An innovative new program in Rice University's School of Social Sciences helps students build connections while learning the necessary skills to become top-notch researchers.

Rice sociologists honored by Children At Risk

Ruth López Turley and Stephen Klineberg were honored at the 2021 Accolades Luncheon Oct. 8.

Congressman Crenshaw visits campus

Rep. Dan Crenshaw of Texas visited Rice University Oct. 6 to speak with the campus community about the latest happenings in Washington, D.C., and answer questions.

Broadway bound, Rice’s Kanisha Feliciano to debut in new musical

As Broadway's theaters come to life again after more than a year of darkness during the COVID-19 pandemic, one of Rice University's own young talents will be lighting up the stage.

Working mothers who feel in control of schedule more likely to embrace healthy habits

A present-focused mindset made mothers more likely to maintain a feeling of control as demands on their time increased.

Rice to host James Heckman for RISE Nobel Laureate Lecture Series

Heckman is best known for his work on how early childhood development impacts health, economic and social outcomes.