When work and family collide, job flexibility helps shape who adjusts
New research examines how dual-earner couples balanced work and family responsibilities during the early weeks of the pandemic.
Rice experts available to discuss landmark federal housing law
Rice Experts available to discuss what the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act could mean for housing markets nationwide and how it may affect fast growing metropolitan areas like Houston.
Rice political scientist examines how opposition movements challenge authoritarian regimes
Oren Samet, who is joining Rice’s Department of Political Science as an assistant professor, researches the international dimensions of authoritarian politics and democratization.
An estimated 141,000 Houston-area residents experienced temporary homelessness in the past year, according to a new survey by Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research.
Rice political scientist examines how cybercriminal networks evolve into global security threats
Rice alumnus Conner Joyce ’26 awarded with the 2026 Franklin L. Burdette/Pi Sigma Alpha Award for the best paper presented at the American Political Science Association's annual meeting.
Braille is literacy: Rice researchers are reshaping the science of reading
As schools across the country increasingly embrace evidence-based approaches to reading instruction through the science of reading, two Rice researchers are leading an effort to ensure students who learn through braille are not left out of the research shaping literacy education.
Rice experts available to discuss first anniversary of Camp Mystic tragedy
Rice experts available to discuss first anniversary of Camp Mystic tragedy
Personality may shape how caregiving affects health
Caring for a spouse with dementia is one of life’s most demanding responsibilities. While the emotional toll is well documented, the physical effects of chronic caregiving stress can vary dramatically from one person to another.
Rice faculty recognized among top contributors to team effectiveness research
A comprehensive international review published in the peer-reviewed journal Small Group Research ranked Rice faculty members Eduardo Salas and Daan van Knippenberg first and second, respectively, on its list of the Top 20 Most Influential Authors in Team Effectiveness Between 1992 and 2022.
Growing interest in religious literacy brings educators, community leaders to Rice
Rice’s 2026 Religious Literacy Series, hosted by the Boniuk Institute for the Study and Advancement of Religious Tolerance, welcomed 82 educators, nonprofit professionals, museum staff and community leaders from across the Houston area.
Rice students gain behind-the-scenes experience helping prepare Houston for the FIFA World Cup
As Houston prepares to welcome the world for the FIFA World Cup 2026, Rice students are helping make it happen.
Kinder State of Housing report finds growing number of residents financially squeezed
Kinder Institute's 2026 State of Housing in Harris County and Houston report finds many residents are spending more of their income on housing.
Rice’s Kinder Institute’s 2026 State of Housing in Harris County and Houston, now in its seventh year, will be released June 16.
For researchers at Rice, preparing for the next storm means looking beyond hurricanes alone. Flooding, extreme heat, aging infrastructure, housing pressures and public health concerns are increasingly interconnected, creating a web of challenges that can make communities more vulnerable and recovery more difficult.
Should hitters change their swing based on the count? Rice study weighs in
A newly published study co-authored by Scott Powers, analyzed newly released Major League Baseball swing-tracking data to examine one of baseball’s most debated questions: Should hitters change their swing with two strikes?