OpenStax celebrates 25 years of transforming education
OpenStax, an educational initiative of Rice, is celebrating 25 years of expanding access to research-informed educational tools and resources for learners and educators worldwide. Throughout its history, OpenStax has served 36.7 million students across 153 countries and has saved students over $2.9 billion in related education costs.
Sandra Johnson, the first Black woman to earn a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Rice, returned to campus for a fireside chat that celebrated her impactful career and the launch of her new book, “Soft Power for the Journey: The Life of a STEM Trailblazer.”
‘Introduction to Computer Science’ is latest free digital learning textbook from OpenStax
OpenStax, the world’s largest publisher of open educational resources and a provider of interactive learning technologies based at Rice, announces the publication of “Introduction to Computer Science.” As a free digital learning textbook, this resource provides extensive coverage of core concepts such as algorithms, data structures, computer systems and software development with real-world applications highlighting how these concepts solve complex problems.
Representatives from Breakthrough T1D, a leading global organization funding Type 1 diabetes research, visited Rice to learn about advances in diabetes treatment.
'Make no mistake about it, we will win': Rice introduces Scott Abell as new head football coach
Scott Abell was introduced as Rice's 20th head football coach during a press conference on the eve of Thanksgiving.
Religion boosts interest in life extension for Black but not white Americans, suggests Rice research
Black Americans are more interested in life-extending health technologies than their white peers and religion increases this desire.
‘Introduction to Computer Science’ is latest free digital learning textbook from OpenStax
OpenStax, the world’s largest publisher of open educational resources and a provider of interactive learning technologies based at Rice, announces the publication of “Introduction to Computer Science.” As a free digital learning textbook, this resource provides extensive coverage of core concepts such as algorithms, data structures, computer systems and software development with real-world applications highlighting how these concepts solve complex problems.
Rice thought leaders examine Texas’ move toward Bible-based school curriculum
Mark Jones and David R. Brockman discuss the ongoing Republican-led initiatives in the U.S. to introduce more religious content into classrooms.
Quantum-inspired design boosts efficiency of heat-to-electricity conversion
Researchers at Rice have found a new way to improve a key element of thermophotovoltaic systems, which convert heat into electricity via light. Rice engineer Gururaj Naik and his team designed a thermal emitter that can deliver high efficiencies within practical design parameters.
CPRIT leaders enjoy campus tour showcasing cancer research initiatives and capabilities
Senior officials from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas visited Rice Nov.11 for a firsthand, comprehensive look at the university’s cancer-focused collaborative research initiatives and innovation-driven facilities and labs.
Rice hosts workshop and winter school to advance quantum materials research
Rice’s Center for Quantum Materials and Smalley-Curl Institute recently held two successive events aimed at advancing the field of quantum materials research.
Top university entrepreneurship centers announced at GCEC conference
The Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers (GCEC), headquartered at the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship in Rice University’s Jones Graduate School of Business, brought leading university entrepreneurship programs together to celebrate creativity and innovation in university-based entrepreneurship education for its annual conference Nov. 14-16. GCEC also announced the top programs in higher education at the event.
Political block parties in Pennsylvania may have boosted voter turnout, new study finds
Research led by a Rice University political scientist finds that residents living in neighborhoods that hosted at least one block party in prior presidential election years were nearly 2 percentage points more likely to vote in that year’s presidential election compared to those who lived on blocks without such events.
Workshop highlights ‘pivotal moment’ for future of AI in space exploration
The In-Space Physical AI Workshop convened top scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs and government leaders to explore the role of AI in space exploration.
Rice University announces strategic expansion into India with Rice Global India
Rice is expanding its international presence with the launch of Rice Global India. This strategic initiative underscores the university’s commitment to fostering global collaboration and advancing its contributions to India’s rapidly growing education and technology sectors.
