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STEM-Letics to return for summer 2023

STEM-Letics Academy is returning for the summer of 2023, with in-person classes running for three weeks during June and July.

Parental leave for fathers can reduce sexist attitudes and gender bias

Parental leave for fathers can decrease sexist attitudes and gender bias, according to new research from Rice University, Washington University in St. Louis, the University of Oxford and ETH Zurich.

China’s logistics data management platform could give it unmatched power in global market, experts argue

Chinese companies may have an extreme advantage in the global market thanks to the country’s impressive logistics data management platform, according to a new report from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

Mariachi Luna Llena performs 9th annual Mariachi Spectacular concert

Mariachi Luna Llena performed its ninth annual Mariachi Spectacular concert at Hudspeth Auditorium April 21-22.

WashU team wins Rice360 global health tech design competition

First place honors at Rice360’s annual Global Health Technologies Design Competition went to a team of Washington University in St. Louis undergraduates who created an innovative and discrete urine collection system that would allow mothers to avoid the stigma and embarrassment from incontinence that can result from prolonged, obstructed labor.

D. Colette Nicolaou wins George R. Brown Prize for Excellence in Teaching

For Despina Colette Nicolaou, successful teaching comes down to one thing — connection.

Faculty bestowed with award recognizing superior teaching

Nine faculty received the 2023 George R. Brown Award for Superior Teaching, which honors top Rice instructors by votes from alumni who graduated within the past two, three and five years.

Faculty, staff, students honored for excellence in teaching, mentoring, service

Each year, Rice honors members of the university community who have served students through outstanding teaching, dedication and service. Here are recipients of some of this year's awards.

Rice U.’s Chao Center for Asian Studies to host award-winning writer Kevin Chen

The Chao Center for Asian Studies — along with co-sponsors the Asia Society Texas Center, Inprint and the Taiwan Academy in Houston, an arm of the Taiwan Ministry of Culture — will host Kevin Chen, awarding-winning author of “Ghost Town,” as the latest speaker in its Liu Distinguished Visitor Series April 27 at Rice’s BioScience Research Collaborative.

Tina Villard wins Elizabeth Gillis Award

Tina Villard, senior associate athletic director of recreation, was named this year’s winner of the Elizabeth Gillis Award for Exemplary Service at President Reginald DesRoches’ event celebrating staff accomplishments April 21.

Rice graduate programs land among nation’s best in US News rankings

Numerous Rice University graduate programs ranked in the nation’s top 25 in their respective categories in the latest edition of U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Graduate Schools” rankings.

In final year in league, Rice hosts C-USA Men’s Tennis Championship

The Rice men’s tennis team bid farewell to Conference USA by hosting the league tournament April 21-23 at the George R. Brown Tennis Center.

McIntosh celebrated for four-plus decades at Rice

Susan McIntosh, the Herbert S. Autrey Professor of Anthropology, was celebrated April 18 for her 40-plus-year career at Rice.

Department of Finance and Administration announces changes

Vice President for Finance and Administration Kelly Fox provided an update on her department in an April 17 email to the Rice community. 

Rice-developed device helps premature babies in developing countries breathe without damaging eyesight

A new medical device developed by Rice University students will help premature babies in developing countries receive life-saving oxygen without damaging their eyesight.