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Rice expert available to discuss presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Harris choosing Minnesota’s Walz as running mate

Mark Jones has been widely quoted by local, state and national media as well as numerous political campaigns.

Report: Underfunded Texas school districts much more likely to have low achievement ratings

The research does not suggest that more money alone would make schools perform better but finds that there is a statistical floor where below a certain level, higher ratings are much less attainable.

Rice experts discuss President Joe Biden’s historic move to not seek reelection

In their interviews, the professors discussed a variety of topics ranging from presidential history to Vice President Kamala Harris’ potential candidacy to the impact on downballot races.

Rice sport management students take on Paris for 2024 Olympics

Students taking 3-week courses in venue management, professional sports business

Rice’s Mark Jones available to discuss Vice President Harris’ upcoming Houston visit for national teachers’ union conference

Just days after President Joe Biden said he would not seek reelection and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris’ bid for the Democratic Party’s nomination, Harris will visit Houston to address the American Federation of Teachers’ (AFT) national convention.

Rice researchers behind world’s first glacier memorial to unveil first Global Glacier Casualty List and Glacier Graveyard Aug. 17

The Global Glacier Casualty List will be the first platform for tracking disappeared and critically endangered glaciers around the world and documenting their stories.

NSF-funded conference organized by Rice linguistics professor to promote equity in STEM research

“Access and Equity in STEM: Disability and Innovation in Fundamental Research” was the first in a series of hybrid events attended by researchers from around the country and NSF staff members.

Rice experts available to discuss Biden stepping down: ‘Only hope for Democrats in downballot races’

U.S. President Joe Biden announced today that he will not seek reelection. Rice University political scientists are available to discuss what’s next for the Democratic party.

Rice expert: Biden stepping down is only hope for Democrats in downballot races

Rice political scientist Robert Stein is available to discuss calls for President Joe Biden to step aside as the Democratic nominee for the upcoming presidential election.

Republicans ‘feeling increasingly confident’ about presidential victory, says Rice political scientist

Mark Jones available for interviews on Republican National Convention

Stress-related cell damage linked to negative mental and physical health effects among caregivers

Researchers at Rice have found that intense stress can be felt at the cellular level and is linked to negative physical and mental health effects.

Rice experts available to discuss impact of Hurricane Beryl

In the wake of the storm, experts are available to discuss its impact.

Rice’s Fred Oswald participates in US Department of Education event on AI in postsecondary education

Oswald attended the daylong event alongside artificial intelligence (AI) innovators from academic institutions throughout the U.S.

Rice political scientists available to discuss first presidential debate for 2024 cycle

As President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump prepare for the first presidential debate of the 2024 cycle June 27, Rice University political scientists are available to discuss the event.

Rice Kinder Institute report: Homeownership growing from historically affordable to out of reach for many Houston residents

Despite Houston’s longtime reputation as one of the most affordable large cities in the country, homeownership is increasingly out of reach for many of its residents, according to the 2024 State of Housing in Harris County and Houston report.