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.
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.
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.
