School of Humanities talking new goals, why humanities matter in Owl Together series
What can you do with a humanities degree? And why are the humanities so important during times of pandemic, past and present?
Fossil fuel subsidies need global reform, say Baker Institute experts
HOUSTON – (Oct. 22, 2020) – Fossil fuels still receive most of the international government support provided to the energy sector despite their “well-known environmental and public health damage,” according to new research from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
At our cores, we’re all strengthened by ‘dumbbells’
Scientists at Rice’s Center for Theoretical Biological Physics detail the structure of dumbbell-like sequences in DNA during interphase that suggest several unseen aspects of chromosome configuration and function.
Undocumented immigrants need better access to health care, say Baker Institute experts
Health care is a top voter issue this year, and for undocumented immigrants, the barriers to access are many.
Rice’s OpenStax launching Free the Textbook initiative
OpenStax is committed to improving access to quality learning materials.
Show goes on: Rice Opera's first virtual performance is 'Der Kaiser von Atlantis'
HOUSTON – (Oct. 19, 2020) – COVID-19 has taken a toll on performance venues, many of which have gone dark for the foreseeable future. Professional musicians and students alike are looking for new ways to share their craft with the public, even as a new study from Ricesuggests keeping musicians safe on stage may require more than just social distancing.
A trillion turns of light nets terahertz polarized bytes
Nanophotonics researchers at Rice University, the Polytechnic University of Milan and the Italian Institute of Technology have demonstrated a novel technique for modulating light at terahertz frequencies with plasmonic metasurfaces.
Fondren’s Green Team hosting sustainability-focused events thanks to ALA grant
The upcoming Oct. 28 'Houston Women on Climate Action' panel is open to the public.
Rice's Vivian Ho elected to National Academy of Medicine
Rice health economist Vivian Ho has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, which is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine and recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service.
RUPD accreditation commission seeks public comments
HOUSTON -- (Oct. 19, 2020) -- A public forum for community comments about the Rice University Police Department will be held during a virtual visit to campus conducted by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.
On a pleasant fall day, not even the Houston Police Department Mounted Patrol can resist a stroll through Rice’s leafy campus — which, as it happens, is also an officially designated arboretum.
Rice United Way Campaign is underway
Rice kicked off its annual United Way campaign last week and is already nearly two-thirds of the way to its $250,000 goal, with $161,120 raised so far.
Social scientists to offer virtual COVID-19 lightning talks
Social sciences researchers have been examining the behavioral and social aspects of COVID-19 since the initial outbreak.
Bisexual adults less likely to enjoy health benefits of education
HOUSTON – (Oct. 15, 2020) – Education has long been linked to health — the more schooling people have, the healthier they are likely to be. But a new study from Rice University sociologists found that the health benefits of a good education are less evident among well-educated bisexual adults.
Haotian Wang wins Packard Fellowship
Haotian Wang has been honored with a Packard Fellowship, one of 20 researchers in the nation to do so this year.