Wind, solar could replace coal power in Texas
A fraction of the wind and solar projects already proposed in Texas could eliminate the state’s remaining coal power plants and their emissions, according to Rice University engineers.
Brazilian science minister Pontes returns to Rice
Brasil@Rice hosted Marcos Pontes March 10 as part of his trip to Houston.
Fette awarded Fulbright grant to research migration, citizenship in French children’s literature
Grant recognizes a career dedicated to cultural ambassadorship between France and the United States
Owl Days are back after two-year pandemic break
For the first time since 2019, the Rice community will once again welcome hundreds of newly admitted students to campus for Owl Days 2022 on April 8 and 11.
Thomas Senftle wins NSF CAREER Award
Rice University chemical and biomolecular engineer Thomas Senftle has won a National Science Foundation CAREER Award to advance machine learning techniques for designing new catalysts.
Run not just fun for Rice students, elementary partners
Getting out and mentoring elementary students in physical fitness turns out to be just as beneficial for college students, Rice University study finds.
Energy experts to discuss state of oil market after Russian sanctions
With global oil markets in turmoil and gasoline prices soaring around the world, an upcoming event hosted by Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy will highlight how economic sanctions on Russia will affect everything from the cost of a barrel of oil to the price of gas at the pump.
Saudi Aramco joins Rice University’s Carbon Hub
Saudi Aramco joins Rice’s Carbon Hub research initiative to accelerate the energy transition by developing sustainable uses of hydrocarbons.
People, papers and presentations for March 21, 2022
Sophomore Max Fiedler had eight points and six rebounds to become the first Owl man to record 300 points, 250 rebounds and 100 assists in a season as his team fell to Ohio University 65-64 March 19 in the first round of the College Basketball Invitational.
Ancient El Niño behavior reveals limits to future climate projections
Study finds more research is needed to determine how climate change may impact El Niño.
Road map for recovery and resilience: New dashboard outlines post-disaster resources
A new dashboard developed by Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research with support from Chevron offers a road map for people, organizations and governments in the Houston area who need help after disaster strikes.
Models for molecules show unexpected physics
Rice engineers discover unusual properties in magnetized colloids that surprisingly adhere to the physics described by Kelvin’s equation, which models the thermodynamics of molecular systems.
Humanities hosts daylong visit for high schoolers hoping to study the environment
These students picked Rice for a reason
Ambitious ‘Archives of the Impossible’ conference convenes international audience
“We are here for just one little thing: to change reality itself.”
Rice recognized as a Bicycle Friendly University
The League of American Bicyclists has named Rice a Bicycle Friendly University with Silver status, up from Bronze four years ago.