Modern simulations could improve MRIs
Rice University engineers improve simulations that analyze gadolinium-based contrast agents used in clinical magnetic resonance imaging. More efficient simulations could help make better compounds for imaging technologies.
GSA welcomes grad students new and returning with fall festivities
After a year spent studying remotely, Rice’s Graduate Student Association (GSA) knows the importance of reestablishing connections on campus — and creating a community for those first-year students just arriving.
NIH funds effort to customize treatment of movement impairments
Existing treatments for movement impairments are “off the rack” rather than “custom-tailored,” but B.J. Fregly, a Rice University professor of mechanical engineering and bioengineering, wants to change that situation.
For some peptides, killing bacteria an inside job
Rice scientists study the dynamics of the immune system’s antimicrobial peptides, which attack and eliminate harmful bacteria. They find peptides that invade bacteria and do their damage from the inside are underrated.
Rice cuts ribbon on Maxfield Hall
Renovation of the historic Mechanical Engineering building, now called Maxfield Hall is complete.
Rice Business professor named fellow of Strategic Management Society
Rice Business professor named fellow of Strategic Management Society
Rice’s latest piece of public art, 'Seif,' lights up campus
Shirazeh Houshiary’s glass helix sculpture draws attention day and night.
Will Rice junior Annie Xu leads one group of incoming Duncan College students in a dance-off while Duncan sophomore Pia Arana and Duncan senior Mei Leebron lead another across the commons. Learning your college’s line dances and rally cheers are as much a part of O-Week as learning your way around campus. (Photos by Jeff Fitlow and Tommy LaVergne)
Successful start to cross-country season
Grace Forbes (pictured) cruised to victory and the Owl men captured the team competition as the Rice Invitational kicked off the cross-country season Friday.