Mexico, US relationship examined in latest edition of Mexico Country Outlook report
The United States-Mexico border will be the greatest source of conflict between the two nations in 2024 — particularly with elections in both countries this year — according to the latest edition of the Mexico Country Outlook report from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Rice Global welcomes delegation from Indian Institute of Science
As part of its strategic global initiative, Rice University recently welcomed a presidential delegation from the Indian Institute of Science. The group of Rice leadership and IISc representatives discussed their current collaboration while also mining ways to extend future efforts.
Woodside provides $12.5M to support Rice-led project to advance decarbonization
Rice University and Woodside Energy today announced a ground-breaking five-year technology collaboration aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and providing lower carbon solutions.
Spring exhibition at Rice’s Moody Center explores ‘The Foreign in Us’
Challenging the fear and apprehension of otherness through profound imagery, artist Hayv Kahraman advocates for compassion and acceptance in her new exhibition at Rice University’s Moody Center for the Arts.
Rice celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day with powerful words and music
Rice University paid respect to the legacy of pioneering civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. with a series of events meant to remember the past and provide inspiration for the future.
Rice sport management students partake in ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ experience at national championship
Rice sport management students took advantage of an unmatched learning opportunity leading up to the College Football Playoff (CFP) championship game this school year that gave them the chance to learn the business, marketing and communications sides of a major sporting event.
Rice chemists find new way to rid boron nitride nanotubes of impurities
Rice scientists in the lab of Angel Martí have uncovered a new way to make high-purity boron nitride nanotubes, hollow cylindrical structures that can withstand temperatures of up to 900 degrees Celsius while also being stronger than steel by weight.
Rice engineers propose hybrid urban water sourcing model
Houston’s water and wastewater system could be more resilient with the development of hybrid urban water supply systems that combine conventional, centralized water sources with reclaimed wastewater, according to a study by Rice engineers published in Nature Water.
Symposium highlights role of general education in undergraduate success
At Rice, a general education committee is creating recommendations for reimagining general education.
Rice and Woodside Energy to unveil climate tech partnership Jan. 17
Leaders from Rice University and Woodside Energy will hold a news conference at the Ion Jan. 17 to announce a new partnership to advance energy transition solutions.
Rice researchers revolutionizing 5G network testing
With the potential to transform the future of global wireless networks, Rice University engineers are developing a cutting-edge testing framework to assess the stability, interoperability, energy efficiency and communication performance of software-based machine learning-enabled 5G radio access networks (RANs).
Rice names associate vice president for industry and new ventures
Rice’s Office of Innovation has named Brad Burke as associate vice president for industry and new ventures. This new role creates alignment with initiatives in the Office of Innovation and enables the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship to further Rice’s industry relationships and accelerate the scaling of Rice startups.
Get tickets to Rice Night at the Rodeo by Jan. 16
Tickets are on sale now for Rice Night at the Rodeo on March 8. The deadline to purchase tickets in the Rice section at a special price is Jan. 16.
Luke McCaffery accepts invite to Senior Bowl
Rice wide receiver Luke McCaffrey has accepted an invitation to play in the 2024 Reese’s Senior Bowl, which will be played in Mobile, Alabama Feb. 3 and broadcast nationally on NFL Network.
Rice University launches Rice Synthetic Biology Institute to improve lives
The Rice Synthetic Biology Institute aims to catalyze collaborative research in synthetic biology and its translation into technologies that benefit society.
