Amy McCaig

New teamwork model could improve patient health care.

Health care teams must prepare for anything, including the unconventional work environments brought about by a global pandemic and social unrest.

Rice student to play for nationwide audience on 'Performance Today'

Graduate student in horn performance Lauren Anker will represent Rice's Shepherd School of Music as part of American Public Media’s “Performance Today” Young Artists in Residence series. Her segments will be posted online March 25.

Study aims to help governments maximize profits from oil and gas auctions

Federal and state governments auction leases to oil and gas companies to extract natural resources from public land. A revamp of the auction system — utilizing a new model developed by a Rice University economist — could lead to more competitive bids and, ultimately, more money for governments.

Religion in the real world: Rice's Religion and Public Life Program celebrates 10 years

Over 80% of the world’s population is religious, and for a decade, Rice University's Religion and Public Life Program (RPLP) has been dedicated to promoting better understanding of religion's impact on the world.

Why hasn’t President Biden delivered his first joint session address? Rice expert available to discuss delay

HOUSTON – (Feb. 25, 2021) – New presidents normally address a joint session of Congress the month after their inauguration, but President Joe Biden's speech is still on hold.

Farmers in developing countries can protect both profits and endangered species

HOUSTON – (Feb. 23, 2021) – Low-income livestock farmers in developing countries are often faced with a difficult dilemma: protect their animals from endangered predators, or spare the threatened species at the expense of their livestock and livelihood.

When the going gets tough, Lovett gets going

After a major winter storm hit Texas last week, Lovett College residents wasted no time in assembling to take care of their community.

Campaign promises more likely to be kept by governments run by women, research shows

Campaign promises more likely to be kept by governments run by women, research shows

Better transit, emergency response, broadband access top post-pandemic priorities

The United States must focus on improving infrastructure as it recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, and the top priorities include increasing broadband access, expanding public transportation, and improving emergency response and health care facilities, according to a new survey and report from Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research.

New psychological sciences degree will help graduates improve workplaces

HOUSTON – (Feb. 1, 2021) – With the average adult spending about half of their waking hours at work, employees and companies alike are recognizing the importance of investing in more productive, diverse and satisfying workplaces.

HERC study spotlights struggles many HISD families face

HOUSTON – (Jan. 26, 2021) – A large number of students enrolled in the Houston Independent School District (HISD) need help with basic needs such as food, clothing, health care and school supplies, according to a new research brief from Rice University's Houston Education Research Consortium (HERC).

STEM students whose career path and interests align enjoy more academic, professional success

Results suggest measuring career interest in college is a highly effective predictor of future trajectories and success.

Rice political scientist available to discuss Biden inauguration

Fagundes named fellow of Academy of Behavioral Medicine Research

Religious discrimination particularly high for Jews and Muslims, study shows

HOUSTON – (Dec. 9, 2020) – Although people of all faiths report growing religious discrimination during the past few years, the phenomenon is most common among Jews and Muslims, according to a new study from researchers at Rice University and West Virginia University (WVU). In addition, Jews and Muslims are much more likely to become victims of violence because of their religious beliefs.