Chris Stipes

Why poor sleep quality can be a matter of life and death for migrant roofers

Migrant roofers in the U.S. helping communities rebuild from natural disasters often struggle with poor quality of sleep, according to new research from Rice University. The issue can be a matter of life and death for these individuals, who are working in environments where a sleepy misstep can literally end their life or permanently injure them.

Rice study shows cash assistance for groceries provides low-income families more flexibility than food distributions

A Rice University study of food aid programs during the pandemic found that cash assistance provided low-income mothers with greater flexibility to feed their families than food distributions.