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Rice lab achieves major gains in perovskite solar cell stability

Rice lab develops new chemistry to achieve commercially relevant stability and performance for perovskite solar cells.

Longtime master of trumpet and Shepherd School professor passes away after ALS battle

Charlie Geyer, the trumpet professor who spent the last decade of his celebrated career at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music, passed away this week at the age of 79 after a long battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease.

Rice hosts International Space University’s Space Studies Program as attendees prepare to explore moon, Mars and beyond

More than 200 space industry professionals gathered at Rice for the opening ceremony of the International Space University’s Space Studies Program.

Rice’s Baker Institute unveils Neuro-Policy Program, $1M gift to advance Texas ‘brain capital’

A $1 million gift to Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy from Harry Yan and Weiman Gao will establish a new Neuro-Policy Program to advance interdisciplinary approaches to addressing brain health challenges as well as spurring economic opportunity.

Rice mourns loss of Homer Rice

Homer Rice, former athletic director and head football coach at Rice, passed away on Monday at age 97.

Bill King joins Rice Baker Institute as finance fellow

Bill King will join Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy as a fellow in public finance.

Show off your Rice spirit this summer on social media

As the summer sun shines bright, Rice wants to keep the Owl family connected by showcasing the incredible adventures Owls are having, whether near or far.

Two-time Super Bowl champ Justin Reid hosts ‘Tackling Tech’ computer science camp at Ion

Tackling Tech Computer Science Camp, featuring Justin Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs, is set to debut starting June 10 at the Ion, Houston’s innovation hub powered by Rice University. The innovative program that runs through June 21 offers high school students an immersive experience in computer science through hands-on projects, professional development workshops and guest speaker sessions.

Discovery highlights ‘critical oversight’ in perceived security of wireless networks

A research team led by Edward Knightly has uncovered an eavesdropping security vulnerability in high-frequency and high-speed wireless backhaul links.

‘Revolutionizing the human spaceflight experience’: Rice students design augmented reality system for NASA spacewalks

A team from Rice participated in the NASA Spacesuit User Interface Technologies for Students program.

Rice Alliance announces 12 energy startups advancing energy transition technology

Twelve energy startups from six states and two countries that are innovating in advanced materials, carbon management, digital tech, energy efficiencies, hydrogen and solar power and corrosion detection will participate in Class 4 of the Rice Alliance Clean Energy Accelerator.

Rice grants $800,000 to DivInc Sports Tech Accelerator

Rice is awarding an $800,000 grant over three years to DivInc to fund the operation of accelerators designed to support diverse founders building innovative startups shaping the technology of tomorrow. The grant supports DivInc’s mission to generate social and economic equity through entrepreneurship and address the capital gap to produce thriving startup companies’ success and will provide funding for the company to operate a number of accelerators.

Rice’s Naomi Halas named to Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters

Naomi Halas has been elected a fellow of the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters.

Rice to recognize Juneteenth with programming series, participation in community celebrations

Rice’s annual Juneteenth recognition and celebration will bring together Owls and community from across the city and country to explore ideas and questions central to the meaning and promise of the important holiday. The programming includes speaking panels, community gatherings, parades and many more activities.

Rice ranks among Top 100 US universities for utility patents

​A new list published by the National Academy of Inventors June 4 highlights Rice’s push for patenting its innovative research. With 14 utility patents issued in 2023 by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Rice ranks among the Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents according to the NAI.