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Show off your Rice spirit this summer on social media

As the summer sun shines bright, Rice wants to keep the Owl family connected by showcasing the incredible adventures Owls are having, whether near or far.

Two-time Super Bowl champ Justin Reid hosts ‘Tackling Tech’ computer science camp at Ion

Tackling Tech Computer Science Camp, featuring Justin Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs, is set to debut starting June 10 at the Ion, Houston’s innovation hub powered by Rice University. The innovative program that runs through June 21 offers high school students an immersive experience in computer science through hands-on projects, professional development workshops and guest speaker sessions.

Rice Alliance announces 12 energy startups advancing energy transition technology

Twelve energy startups from six states and two countries that are innovating in advanced materials, carbon management, digital tech, energy efficiencies, hydrogen and solar power and corrosion detection will participate in Class 4 of the Rice Alliance Clean Energy Accelerator.

Rice grants $800,000 to DivInc Sports Tech Accelerator

Rice is awarding an $800,000 grant over three years to DivInc to fund the operation of accelerators designed to support diverse founders building innovative startups shaping the technology of tomorrow. The grant supports DivInc’s mission to generate social and economic equity through entrepreneurship and address the capital gap to produce thriving startup companies’ success and will provide funding for the company to operate a number of accelerators.

Rice’s Naomi Halas named to Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters

Naomi Halas has been elected a fellow of the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters.

Rice entrepreneurship lab unveils teams for 2024 Lilie Summer Venture Studio Accelerator

Rice’s Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship has announced the eight dynamic teams selected for the 2024 Lilie Summer Venture Studio, an immersive summer accelerator program designed to propel the university’s innovative ventures forward.

‘Library of the future’ named after Rice alumna, astronaut now open

The Dr. Shannon Walker Neighborhood Library, named in honor of the three-time Rice graduate and NASA astronaut, has officially opened its doors in Houston’s Westbury neighborhood.

FBI leadership to discuss national science, technology policy implementation at June 6 Rice Baker Institute event

Jill Murphy, deputy assistant director of counterintelligence at the FBI, and the leadership of the FBI’s Houston field office will dialogue with members of the academic and Asian American communities at a June 6 event hosted by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy.

Expert on Mexico politics available to discuss Scheinbaum election

A leading expert on Mexico politics and U.S./Mexico relations from Rice University is available to speak on the election of Mexico’s first female president Claudia Scheinbaum.

Expert available to explain delta-8 Senate State Affairs Committee debate

An expert on drug policy from Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy is available to comment on the Texas Senate State Affairs Committee hearing on how to regulate delta-8/hemp-cannabinoid products.

European Academy of Sciences honors Rice’s Pol Spanos with prestigious award

Rice’s Pol Spanos, the Lewis B. Ryon Professor of Mechanical and Civil Engineering, has been awarded the 2024 Blaise Pascal Medal in Engineering by the European Academy of Sciences.

Rice’s Jamie Padgett wins Charles Martin Duke Lifeline Earthquake Engineering Award

Rice’s Jamie Padgett has been awarded the 2024 Charles Martin Duke Lifeline Earthquake Engineering Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers.

In the brain at rest, neurons rehearse future experience

New research from Rice and the University of Michigan sheds light on how individual neurons in the hippocampus of rats stabilize and tune spatial representations during periods of rest following the animals’ first time running a maze, offering first proof of neuroplasticity during sleep.

Rice and Houston Community College collaborate to diversify access to biomedical research training

Rice and Houston Community College collaborate to diversify access to biomedical research training through program funded by a $1.8M NIH grant.

Amid projections of active hurricane season, Rice experts available to discuss variety of storm-related topics

Rice University experts are available to discuss a variety of hurricane-related topics with the media.