During two days of festivities May 3-4, Rice University’s Class of 2024 graduates celebrated the culmination of their experiences on South Main while also looking forward to the bright futures that await them.
Engineering professor Zygourakis celebrated for 44 years at Rice
Kyriacos Zygourakis, the A.J. Hartsook Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Rice, celebrated his retirement after 44 years at Rice.
Rice hosts symposium on research ethics in a global age
Rice University’s Office of Ethics, Compliance and Enterprise Risk hosted the second annual Ethics and Compliance Symposium at Farnsworth Pavilion in the Rice Memorial Center April 23.
Aligned peptide ‘noodles’ could enable lab-grown biological tissues
A team of Rice researchers and collaborators have developed peptide-based hydrogels that mimic the aligned structure of muscle and nerve tissues, which could enable the development of functional lab-grown tissue.
Sister cities can help communities better navigate the climate crisis, suggests Rice research
Anthropologists at Rice University suggest in a new paper that establishing networks of 'sister cities' dedicated to addressing the impact of natural disasters can mitigate the devastation wrought by climate change.
Veterans battle for top prize at Rice Business competition
The 10th annual Veterans Business Battle, hosted by Rice University’s Jones Graduate School of Business, brought together veterans, executives and students April 18-20 to network, enjoy panel discussions and observe the final round of ventures as they pitched to a panel of judges.
Rice students celebrate Arab History Month
Rice University’s Middle East North Africa (MENA) Student Association held its first ever cultural showcase event April 20, celebrating Arab History Month during Sahra Night at the Graduate Student Indoor Commons.
Rice’s Harvey, Ramesh named to National Academy of Sciences
Rice University’s Frank Reese Harvey and Ramamoorthy Ramesh are among 120 new U.S. members elected to the National Academy of Sciences.
Heartbeat HERoes win Rice’s 2024 Engineering Design Showcase
Team Heartbeat HERoes claimed victory at Rice University’s Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen’s (OEDK) annual Huff OEDK Engineering Design Showcase last month. The team secured the 2024 Woods-Leazar Innovation Award along with a $5,000 cash prize for its project in medical engineering.
Rice celebrates donors who helped raise more than $200,000 for United Way
Rice University President Reginald DesRoches and wife Paula Gilmer DesRoches welcomed guests to Cohen House for amuse-bouches and beverages April 29 as a way to thank donors who made this year’s “Owl in for Houston” campaign to support United Way of Greater Houston a success.
‘Self-care is self-preservation’: Rice gets moving during Stride Out Stress
Rice University President Reginald DesRoches and Paula Gilmer DesRoches met a group of Owls at the Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center April 26 for Stride Out Stress, a way to get the campus community involved in and receive the health benefits associated with physical activity during National Stress Awareness Month.
Selman joins Rice Board of Trustees, Kraft reelected
Rice University has announced the appointment of Cathryn Selman ’78 and the reelection of Patti Kraft ’87 to its board of trustees. Both distinguished alumnae will serve four-year terms starting July 1.
Glasscock School ‘demystifies’ college application process for high school students
Nearly 100 local high school juniors and seniors attended a two-day workshop entitled Navigating the Pathway to College Admission, hosted by Rice University’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies’ Center for Education April 29-30.
Rice hosts 2024 Workshop on Quantum Materials Synthesis
The Rice Center for Quantum Materials recently hosted the second edition of the Workshop on Quantum Materials Synthesis, an event dedicated to communicating recent developments in the field, identifying new research areas and providing a platform for theorists and experimentalists to come together for discussion and knowledge exchange.
Rice working with nonprofit to develop next generation of environmental justice advocates
Thanks to new funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Children’s Environmental Literacy Foundation (CELF) will partner with Rice University’s Office of STEM Engagement (R-STEM) and other area stakeholders to help students conduct research on local environmental justice issues and propose future climate resilience strategies for their communities.