Rice to offer minor in entrepreneurship
May 4, 2020
Rice, which has the No. 1 graduate entrepreneurship program in the U.S., will now offer an undergraduate minor in entrepreneurship.
Regulatory hurdles make HIV research less effective, Baker Institute experts say
May 4, 2020
Quianta Moore, a fellow in child health policy at the Baker Institute, and Zeinab Bakhiet, a research associate for the Baker Institute's Center for Health and Biosciences, outline their insights in a new paper, “Navigating the Regulatory Framework for HIV Prevention Research in Adolescents.”
‘Quaranteens’ across the world star in podcast launched by Rice students
May 1, 2020
A new podcast from Rice students features interviews with other undergraduates tackling college during the coronavirus.
Humanities courses for summer 2020 help make sense of changing world
May 1, 2020
Nearly 50 online courses are available at significant discount for Rice students and the general public.
Rice graduate student wins Department of Energy fellowship
April 30, 2020
Justin Porter, a Rice mechanical engineering graduate student, has won a Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship.
COVID-19 has unveiled shortcomings of US health policy, Baker Institute expert says
April 30, 2020
HOUSTON – (April 30, 2020) – When it comes to keeping the nation healthy, "medical care is actually a pretty small piece,” according to an expert in health policy at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Hidden symmetry found in chemical kinetic equations
April 30, 2020
Rice University researchers have discovered a hidden symmetry in the chemical kinetic equations scientists have long used to model and study many of the chemical processes essential for life.
Janet Braam named interim dean of natural sciences
April 29, 2020
Rice University bioscientist Janet Braam has been appointed interim dean of the Wiess School of Natural Sciences.
Parenting in a pandemic: How caregivers can ease young minds
April 28, 2020
Parenting has become more challenging during the COVID-19 pandemic, but developmental and clinical psychology provides insight on how to adapt to the circumstances, according to experts at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Almost gone but never forgotten
April 28, 2020
Julianne Yost wins this year’s top teaching award, the George R. Brown Prize for Excellence in Teaching.
9 recognized with award for superior teaching 2020
April 28, 2020
Nine faculty received the 2020 George R. Brown Award for Superior Teaching, which honors top Rice instructors as determined by the votes of alumni who graduated within the past two, three and five years.
As some Americans head back to work, psychologists offer tips on proper social distancing
April 28, 2020
HOUSTON – (April 28, 2020) – As some states reopen for business amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a Rice University psychologist and his colleagues have developed a chart of evidence-based tips on how to properly social distance.
Faculty, staff honored for excellence in teaching, mentoring, service - April 28, 2020
April 28, 2020
Each year, Rice honors members of the university community who have served students through outstanding teaching, dedication and service.