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Rice experts available to discuss impact of Hurricane Beryl

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

Rice’s Omid Veiseh elected to the Controlled Release Society College of Fellows

Rice bioengineer Omid Veiseh has been elected to the Controlled Release Society College of Fellows.

New Rice research projects aim to ‘transform’ future of advanced materials

Rice materials scientist Boris Yakobson has won three awards from two federal agencies totaling $4,140,611 over several years to research challenging aspects of advanced materials’ production, performance and dynamics.

Hospital prices, not insurance rates, may be cause of increased cost strain on consumers: Rice Baker Institute report

The gap between health insurance costs and workers’ wages has significantly expanded, and this trend has not only led to significant concerns about health care affordability but raised questions regarding whether hospitals or health insurance companies bear the blame for escalating costs, according to new research from Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy.

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.

2024 Rice Kinder Institute State of Housing report to be discussed at June 20 webinar

A free webinar highlighting findings from the 2024 State of Housing report from Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research will be held June 20.

Expert available to discuss World Refugee Day

An expert on the rights of refugees and asylum-seekers from Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy is available to discuss the annual internationally observed June 20 holiday “World Refugee Day,” which recognizes the rights, experiences and plight of global refugees — including many who have settled in Texas.

Study highlights most supportive ethnic group for COVID-19 vaccine mandates

Rice research of South Texas residents revealed that vaccinated Asian patients were significantly more likely than other ethnic/racial groups to support COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

Ahead of Juneteenth celebrations, Rice experts available to discuss history, significance, impact

Now a federal holiday for its third year, Juneteenth celebrates the June 19, 1865 arrival of Union troops in Galveston, Texas, who delivered the news that enslaved people in the state were finally free – two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

Woodside Energy CEO, former Houston mayor to discuss LGBTQ+ representation, leadership at Ion event

Woodside Energy CEO Meg O’Neill and former Houston Mayor Annise Parker will host a June 20 fireside chat at the Ion, Houston’s innovation hub powered by Rice.

‘Knowledge is Power’: Rice students create startup to help people take control of their health care

A group of Rice students has launched a startup, The Healthcare Navigator, to help people take back control of their health care and revolutionize the health care system. This powerful platform empowers consumers with comprehensive information on treatment and financial options, making health care easier to navigate.

Rice lab achieves major gains in perovskite solar cell stability

Rice lab develops new chemistry to achieve commercially relevant stability and performance for perovskite solar cells.

Rice’s Baker Institute unveils Neuro-Policy Program, $1M gift to advance Texas ‘brain capital’

A $1 million gift to Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy from Harry Yan and Weiman Gao will establish a new Neuro-Policy Program to advance interdisciplinary approaches to addressing brain health challenges as well as spurring economic opportunity.

Bill King joins Rice Baker Institute as finance fellow

Bill King will join Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy as a fellow in public finance.