Rice to host International Space University program in 2024
Rice University and NASA’s Johnson Space Center will host the International Space University’s 2024 Space Studies Program, an intensive, eight-week summer program for professionals in space-related fields that will be held on Rice’s campus next summer.
SCI Summer Research Colloquium awards; Applied physics students study in France
Owls capture Bayou Bucket after captivating overtime shootout
The Bayou Bucket trophy is headed back to South Main for the first time since 2010.
Owls open season with Rice Invitational title
The Rice Owls men’s cross country team captured a season-opening team win at the 47th annual Rice Invitational Friday evening.
Antidepressants may reduce negative memories while improving overall memory, according to Rice study
New research from Rice University finds that antidepressants may actually reduce negative memories in individuals suffering from depression while improving overall memory function.
You can leave your gloves on: Rice-developed material burns viruses, safe for skin
A new material that packs deadly heat for viruses on its outer surface while staying cool on the reverse side could be used to make sustainable, multiuse personal protective equipment. Marquise Bell, a Rice graduate student who is the lead author of the research, was also part of this year’s NextProf Nexus workshop, a national, competitive faculty development program for engineering students from underrepresented groups.
Immigrant amnesty could increase their wages and US economy, according to Baker Institute report
Granting undocumented immigrants amnesty and legal status would improve the U.S. labor market, argues a new report from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Rice custodial staff recognized for service, dedication
Rice's custodial staff was honored recently during a reception and luncheon in the Rice Memorial Center’s Grand Hall. This event was held in lockstep with a national celebration that occurs yearly on the second week of September.
Rice celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
Rice University is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, by spotlighting the history, contributions and achievements of Latino communities, especially as they relate to the campus community.
Humanities NOW conversation at Rice to explore ethics of AI
Rice’s next Humanities NOW conversation, “Ethics in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” will be held in-person at noon Sept. 18 in the Humanities Building, Room 117.
New Rice Continuing Studies course to explore generative AI, effects on humanity
The Glasscock School of Continuing Studies at Rice will host a course exploring the possibilities and potential perils of generative artificial intelligence (AI) starting Sept. 20.
HX Venture Fund hosted its third annual Venture Houston conference Sept. 7 in Rice’s Stude Concert Hall where entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and business leaders convened to network and learn about the future of clean energy.
Rice helps lead national quantum computing research efforts
A team of Rice University researchers have won a 4-year, $1.2 million grant from the Department of Energy to evaluate the strengths and limitations of different physical systems used to build quantum computers and inform strategies for achieving near-term advances in quantum computing.
Rice names new head of digital learning and strategy
Shawn Miller will join Rice as associate provost for digital learning and strategy , effective Nov. 1, reporting directly to the provost.
New NSF grant to fund study of how AI affects hiring process
Can artificial intelligence (AI) select job candidates as well — or better — than traditional methods? A new, four-year study from the National Science Foundation seeks to find out.
