New project by Rice political scientist tracks Texas Legislature voting since 1836
Rice University's Mark Jones is renowned for his analysis of the evolution of partisan politics in Texas. His biennial rankings of Texas legislators from most liberal to most conservative receive widespread attention from the media, political figures and the general public.
Rice expert available to discuss upcoming Supreme Court decision on DACA
HOUSTON – (June 17, 2020) – As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to issue a ruling on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, Rice University's Tony Payan, the Françoise and Edward Djerejian Fellow for Mexico Studies and director of the Center for the United States and Mexico at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is available for comment.
Ana María Martínez to join Rice Shepherd School as professor of voice
Grammy Award-winning soprano Ana María Martínez will join Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music beginning July 1, 2021, as a professor in the Department of Voice.
Healing power of music: Rice Philharmonics' album to benefit fight for justice
The Rice Philharmonics, also known to their fans as The Phils, are hoping their new album, "Phílos," will help spread the healing power of music.
Stress-management strategies can boost health care teams during pandemic
Celebrating successes, admitting mistakes and encouraging honest communication can improve teamwork during the COVID-19 pandemic.
New $2.9M grant to fund science and religion research
HOUSTON – (June 11, 2020) – A new subfield of sociological research examining how identities and beliefs are related to attitudes about science and religion will be advanced by a $2.9 million grant to sociologists at Rice University and the University of California, San Diego (UCSD).
Sun Belt cities comprise nearly half of US population growth
The Sun Belt's large metro areas are growing much faster than those elsewhere in the United States, and they are adding more young and old residents than the rest of the nation, according to a new white paper from Rice University's Kinder Institute for Urban Research.
COVID-19 webinar: Pandemic a 'global problem requiring a global solution'
Overcoming the challenges of COVID-19 and mapping the global community's path forward can only be achieved through cooperation and trust between nations, according to experts who participated in a webinar hosted by Rice and Zhejiang University.
Rice, Zhejiang University webinar to focus on overcoming challenges of COVID-19
HOUSTON – (June 3, 2020) – How do we conquer and learn from the trials presented by COVID-19? Rice University and Zhejiang University will host "Overcoming Challenges of COVID-19 and Evolving Opportunities in the Post-Pandemic Era" June 4 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. CDT.
Rice sociologist's new book examines why science and faith need each other
The scientific and faith communities are often perceived as being at odds, but a new book from a Rice University sociologist explores why they need each other, now more than ever.
Four decades of changes in Houston chronicled in new book by Rice's Klineberg
Over the past four decades, Houston has undergone an extraordinary economic upheaval and demographic transformation — and Rice University's Stephen Klineberg has watched it happen from the unique perspective of his annual Kinder Houston Area Survey.
COVID-19 crisis hits Houston harder than other Texas cities
HOUSTON – (May 28, 2020) – Revenue losses related to COVID-19 will hinder city services in Houston, San Antonio and Dallas, with Houston likely to be the hardest hit of the three, according to a new report from Rice University's Kinder Institute for Urban Research.
Senior-living technology research to be funded by Rice ENRICH, UTHealth grants
New technologies to support senior living will be developed with funding from three new grants, two of which have been awarded to teams featuring Rice University researchers.
Good ‘Karma:’ Rice alum turns reality TV star on Bravo's 'Family Karma'
When Shaan Patel returned to his native Miami after preparing for a career in architecture at Rice University, he didn't expect he'd also add reality television to his resume — but that's exactly what happened.
Online conference to focus on how science and church communities can cooperate amid COVID-19
HOUSTON – (May 20, 2020) – Strengthening the faith of churches through science will be the focus of a virtual conferenceJune 5 hosted by Rice University's Religion and Public Life Program (RPLP).
