State's top policy researchers to collaborate on Texas Blueprint for Urban Policy
A coalition of the state’s top public policy research institutions will work together to create the Texas Blueprint for Urban Policy, an outline for the future focused on a comprehensive suite of new plans for economic development, housing, land use and transportation.
Cooking demonstrations, bomba workshop among Hispanic Heritage Month virtual events
Annual celebration moves online with webinars, mixers, trivia nights and more.
How employers can soften the blow of furloughs and layoffs
HOUSTON – (Sept. 21, 2020) – Furloughs and layoffs are traumatic — especially during a pandemic —but new research from Rice University offers ways employers can ease the emotional impact when they deliver the bad news to their workers.
Freshman from China endures weeks long journey to reach campus
Anybody from Shanghai faces a long journey to Rice, but Apple Li’s globe-trotting adventure took weeks.
Rice mourns geophysicist, former college magister Dale Sawyer
The professor emeritus was esteemed around the world for his scientific leadership in marine geophysics.
New grant to boost dementia caregiver safety amid COVID-19 pandemic
People caring for spouses with dementia during the pandemic have extra responsibilities.
Study: Students’ home environments hurting education opportunities in Harris County
A new report from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy shows that students in Harris County face major challenges to their overall well-being and academic success.
Shape matters for light-activated nanocatalysts
Points matter when designing nanoparticles that drive important chemical reactions using the power of light, according research from Rice University's Laboratory for Nanophotonics.
Christians want more support from churches on faith/work issues, study shows
Christians want more support from their places of worship when it comes to navigating ethical matters and other issues in the workplace, according to a new study from researchers with Rice University's Religion and Public Life Program (RPLP). I
New Clean Energy Accelerator launches at Rice
HOUSTON – (Sept. 17, 2020) – Rice Alliance, the globally recognized initiative within the Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University, will expand its programs to help startup enterprises with the launch of the Clean Energy Accelerator.
Fast calculation dials in better batteries
A simpler and more efficient way to predict performance will lead to better batteries, according to Rice University engineers.
Rice backs studies of race, anti-racism
The Race and Anti-Racism Research Fund at Rice University has awarded grants to eight professors to develop better understanding of how race, racism and racial injustice affect society.
Taxing online sports betting, fantasy sports may help states cover pandemic losses
HOUSTON – (Sept. 16, 2020) – Taxing online fantasy sports and sports betting may help states recoup some of the sales tax revenue lost during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a finance expert at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Rice's first two football games postponed
Conference USA has postponed Rice's first two football games, Oct. 3 at Marshall University and Oct. 10 against the University of Alabama at Birmingham at Rice Stadium.
Brinkley will draw from his well of presidential knowledge Oct. 1 in a virtual town hall, “Reflections on the 2020 Election.”
