Wearable art heels sport tree wart texture
A Rice student used galls — plant tissue growths caused by small wasps — to decorate a pair of shoes as part of an art project, creating some online buzz when a picture of the heels were posted on social media.
Rice announces strategic collaboration agreement with Indian Institute of Science
As part of its strategic global initiative, Rice University leadership recently traveled to the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) where the two institutions agreed to collaborate to develop shared research and industry engagement around the themes of data science, energy and materials.
Rice was featured in Travel and Leisure magazine as one of the most beautiful campuses in America. Ranked No. 7 of the top 25, the university is noted for the iconic Lovett Hall, beautiful architecture and rose bricking.
Rice's Marques Tuiasosopo nominated for Broyles Award
Rice Offensive Coordinator Marques Tuiasosopo has been selected as a nominee for the 2023 Broyles Award, which is presented annually by the Frank and Barbara Broyles Foundation and recognizes the top assistant coach in college football.
Study sheds light on how Earth cycles fossil carbon
Rice’s Mark Torres and collaborators used rhenium as a proxy for fossil carbon in order to quantify the rate at which Earth naturally releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and found that high rates of carbon breakdown persist across the different geographical profiles of a river basin.
Not even inclement weather could stop faculty, staff and students from meeting at Rice Memorial Chapel Nov. 10 to honor members of the university community who have served in the military. The gathering marked Rice’s 20th anniversary for the annual Veterans Day Ceremony, and it featured performances, guest speakers and recognition for service.
‘Headshots + Haircuts’ freshens up Rice students’ networking profiles
The Rice Black Men’s Association (RBMA) recently held “Headshots + Haircuts,” where members received haircuts and professional headshots to help build their professional images across LinkedIn and other social media networks.
Fluorine catch-and-attach process could boost drug efficiency
Rice scientists have developed a new low-cost, safe and effective process to free up and reattach fluorine to chemical compounds. In pharmaceuticals, fluorine can expand lifetime, increase absorption and minimize side effects.
Rice hosts International Workshop on Quantum Vacuum in Matter
Rice recently hosted the first International Workshop on Quantum Vacuum in Matter, an event that brought together leading experts in the field from around the world to discuss recent advances, discoveries and research priorities.
Rice announces partnership with Tecnológico de Monterrey
Rice University has announced an agreement with Tecnológico de Monterrey, which will include concurrent doctoral degrees, dual master’s programs and a partnership to expand access to continuing and professional education.
Rice Alliance’s Brad Burke awarded 2023 Trailblazer Award from Houston InnovationMap
Brad Burke, managing director of the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship, received the 2023 Trailblazer Award to recognize his impact on Houston’s business, entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem.
Rice remembers philanthropist and benefactor Robert L. Moody
Robert L. Moody , longtime Rice supporter, benefactor and transformational Galveston community leader, died Nov. 7. He was 88.
Atomic dance gives rise to a magnet
Rice researchers turned a paramagnetic material into a magnet by manipulating electrons’ spin via atomic motion.
Rice CIO Allison Thacker joins ‘Capital Allocators’ podcast
Allison Thacker, president and chief investment officer of the Rice Management Co., recently joined host Ted Seides on the “Capital Allocators” podcast where the two spoke at length about Thacker’s experience in the institutional investment industry among numerous other topics.
Rice University and its Biotech Launch Pad today announced a peer-reviewed publication in Nature Communications detailing the development of a novel and rechargeable device — an electrocatalytic on-site oxygenator (ecO2) that produces oxygen to keep cells alive inside an implantable “living pharmacy,” potentially improving the outcomes of cell-based therapies.
