Chris Stipes

Rice’s Veiseh elected to the National Academy of Inventors

Rice bioengineer Omid Veiseh has been elected as a National Academy of Inventors Fellow, the highest professional distinction awarded to inventors.

Christian nationalism’s politics may not be strictly authoritarian, suggests Rice research

A new study from Rice sheds light on the complex moral foundations of Christian nationalism (CN), showing that understanding the different intuitions behind it can help us better grasp its political and social impact.

Rice experts featured in Emmy Award-winning documentary on AI impact, promise and risks

Rice researchers are featured in a Telemundo documentary on artificial intelligence that won a Lone Star Emmy Award.

Rice researchers examine why people remember certain things and not others

A recently published review paper from researchers at Rice University sheds light on human memory.

OpenStax celebrates 25 years of transforming education

OpenStax, an educational initiative of Rice, is celebrating 25 years of expanding access to research-informed educational tools and resources for learners and educators worldwide. Throughout its history, OpenStax has served 36.7 million students across 153 countries and has saved students over $2.9 billion in related education costs.

‘You are the captain of your ship’: Trailblazing Rice engineering alumna reflects on overcoming adversity, the value of mentorship

Sandra Johnson, the first Black woman to earn a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Rice, returned to campus for a fireside chat that celebrated her impactful career and the launch of her new book, “Soft Power for the Journey: The Life of a STEM Trailblazer.”

‘Introduction to Computer Science’ is latest free digital learning textbook from OpenStax

OpenStax, the world’s largest publisher of open educational resources and a provider of interactive learning technologies based at Rice, announces the publication of “Introduction to Computer Science.” As a free digital learning textbook, this resource provides extensive coverage of core concepts such as algorithms, data structures, computer systems and software development with real-world applications highlighting how these concepts solve complex problems.

Rice Biotech Launch Pad hosts foundation representatives, Type 1 diabetes patients and advocates for campus tour

Representatives from Breakthrough T1D, a leading global organization funding Type 1 diabetes research, visited Rice to learn about advances in diabetes treatment.

'Make no mistake about it, we will win': Rice introduces Scott Abell as new head football coach

Scott Abell was introduced as Rice's 20th head football coach during a press conference on the eve of Thanksgiving.

Religion boosts interest in life extension for Black but not white Americans, suggests Rice research

Black Americans are more interested in life-extending health technologies than their white peers and religion increases this desire.

‘Introduction to Computer Science’ is latest free digital learning textbook from OpenStax

OpenStax, the world’s largest publisher of open educational resources and a provider of interactive learning technologies based at Rice, announces the publication of “Introduction to Computer Science.” As a free digital learning textbook, this resource provides extensive coverage of core concepts such as algorithms, data structures, computer systems and software development with real-world applications highlighting how these concepts solve complex problems.

Rice thought leaders examine Texas’ move toward Bible-based school curriculum

Mark Jones and David R. Brockman discuss the ongoing Republican-led initiatives in the U.S. to introduce more religious content into classrooms.

Quantum-inspired design boosts efficiency of heat-to-electricity conversion

Researchers at Rice have found a new way to improve a key element of thermophotovoltaic systems, which convert heat into electricity via light. Rice engineer Gururaj Naik and his team designed a thermal emitter that can deliver high efficiencies within practical design parameters.

CPRIT leaders enjoy campus tour showcasing cancer research initiatives and capabilities

Senior officials from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas visited Rice Nov.11 for a firsthand, comprehensive look at the university’s cancer-focused collaborative research initiatives and innovation-driven facilities and labs.

Rice hosts workshop and winter school to advance quantum materials research

Rice’s Center for Quantum Materials and Smalley-Curl Institute recently held two successive events aimed at advancing the field of quantum materials research.