Chris Stipes

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.

Rice students explore ‘new perspective on problem-solving’ in Paris summer program

A group of Rice students experienced firsthand how travel can enhance education during a two-week trip to Paris as part of the international Summer Experience in Engineering Design program, or iSEED.

Rice researchers advancing microelectronics manufacturing on DARPA-funded team

Rice is a key partner on an $840 million project to develop the next generation of high-performing semiconductor microsystems for the U.S. Department of Defense.

Rice researchers advancing microelectronics manufacturing on DARPA-funded team

Rice is a key partner on an $840 million project to develop the next generation of high-performing semiconductor microsystems for the U.S. Department of Defense.

Rice researchers and partners in Kenya win $2.5M for innovation-focused master’s program

Rice360 and Kenya partners are establishing a first-of-its-kind graduate education program with a $2.5 million grant from the Lemelson Foundation.

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

Rice neuroscientists to build state-of-the-art neural recording system

Rice neural engineer Chong Xie and his team have won a $2.9 million R01 grant from the NIH to develop a state-of-the-art implantable neural electrode system that is highly biocompatible, untethered and capable of stable, long-term and large-scale neural recording and stimulation.

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.

Country must ‘unite’ against political violence, says Rice presidential historian

Rice presidential historian Douglas Brinkley provided insights and context to several major news outlets following the assassination attempt on Donald Trump.

Future of bioelectronics takes center stage at Rice Global Paris event

The Rice Global Paris Center hosted the BioElectronic Therapeutics (BETx) conference and workshop June 27-28, the first formal event dedicated to the field of bioelectronics to be held at Rice’s Paris campus.

Rice lab develops smallest free-floating bubbles for medical imaging

Bioengineering researchers at Rice have developed ultrasmall, stable, gas-filled protein nanostructures that could revolutionize ultrasound imaging and drug delivery for cancers and infectious diseases.

SSPEED Center, Rice Engineering to launch nature-based carbon credit research projects

The Severe Storm Prediction, Education and Evacuation from Disasters Center and the George R. Brown School of Engineering at Rice have announced plans to launch two research projects on nature-based carbon credits funded through a gift from Emissions Reduction Corp.

Rice political experts available to analyze Trump assassination attempt, impact on presidential race

Rice political scientists are available for media interviews to provide analysis and discuss the potential impact of the assassination attempt of Donald Trump on the presidential race.