The increasing use of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) — and a proposal in the European Union to ban the entire class of materials — highlights the need for an updated and standardized approach to assess human and environmental impacts of CNTs and products that contain them, according to a new collaborative study co-authored by Rice University researchers.
Houston’s potential to lead on brain health in focus at Baker Institute event
The Colloquium on Brain Capital Dec. 5 brought together experts from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and the university’s Office of Innovation to discuss Houston’s potential to lead brain health research.
DesRoches stresses importance of Rice’s relationship with Houston at State of Education event
Rice University President Reggie DesRoches spoke at the fifth annual State of Education event hosted by the Greater Houston Partnership (GHP) Nov. 30. DesRoches presented Rice’s accomplishments for the year and had a fireside chat with GHP President and CEO Bob Harvey that focused on how research and educational initiatives translate to success for Houston.
Newest OpenStax textbook provides essential workplace skills to students
OpenStax’s newest textbook, “Workplace Software and Skills,” addresses the evolving needs of college and university students preparing for their careers with free, customizable resources. Just like the other 65 textbooks freely available in Rice University’s OpenStax library, this textbook is openly licensed and peer-reviewed.
Rice Business online MBA ranks No. 6 nationally, according to Poets&Quants
Rice’s Jones Graduate School of Business ranks No. 6 nationally for its online Master of Business Administration program, according to Poets and Quants rankings released today. MBA@Rice is the fastest-growing program at the business school since its launch in 2018.
Rice Alliance’s Brad Burke awarded 2023 Trailblazer Award from Houston InnovationMap
Brad Burke, managing director of the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship, received the 2023 Trailblazer Award to recognize his impact on Houston’s business, entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem.
Rice Business ranked No. 1 for entrepreneurship 5 years running by Princeton Review, Entrepreneur
For the fifth consecutive year, Rice University’s Jones Graduate School of Business has been ranked No. 1 for graduate entrepreneurship programs by Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby talks innovation, sustainability with President DesRoches
Rice University President Reginald DesRoches spoke with United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby Nov. 1 at The Ion as part of a new series called “Visionary Voices.” Jan Odegard, executive director at The Ion, and Managing Director of United Airlines Ventures Andrew Chang, a Rice alumnus, opened the conversation by introducing the goals of their respective companies and commending Rice for creating The Ion.
Texas Life Science Forum to highlight Texas health innovation Nov. 7 at Rice’s McNair Hall
The 12th annual Texas Life Science Forum takes place Nov. 7 at Rice University and will bring together 600 attendees for keynote speakers, panels and pitches from life science technologies. The Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship and BioHouston host the premier life science and health tech event in Texas each year to bring together members from industry, emerging life science companies, academics and investors.
Rice Business entrepreneurship program ranks third globally with Poets&Quants
The Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University ranks third globally for its entrepreneurship program, according to Poets&Quants’ fifth annual ranking of such programs announced today.
Business leaders, Rice commit to support Houston innovation
Prominent entrepreneurs and business leaders have committed to invest in Houston’s innovation landscape as part of the inaugural cohort of the Rice University Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Lilie)’s Leadership Council.
Leaders from Rice University and Mexico’s Anáhuac University will unveil a new international executive education program Nov. 6 at a signing ceremony at Rice.
Rice Business’ diversity, equity and inclusion conference Oct. 27 brings together industry experts
The annual diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) conference from Rice University’s Jones Graduate School of Business is slated for Oct. 27 and will provide a forum for awareness, dialogue and skill-building, according to event organizers.
Rice Baker Institute’s David Satterfield appointed special envoy to Middle East by President Biden
David Satterfield, director of Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and former U.S. ambassador to Lebanon and Turkey, was appointed Special Envoy for Middle East Humanitarian Issues by President Joe Biden Oct. 15 to coordinate diplomatic efforts to address the critical humanitarian issues resulting from Hamas’ terrorist attack on Israel.
Baker Institute experts available to discuss Israel-Hamas war
Experts from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy are available to discuss the Hamas attack on Israel, Israel’s response and the implications for foreign policy and global energy developments.
