Rice receives $2.5M grant to support inclusive STEM education
November 21, 2023
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute awarded Rice University with $2.5 million spanning over five years as part of its Driving Change initiative designed to connect research universities that are working to build inclusive learning environments for students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Rice Owls and artist Preetika Rajgariah celebrate Diwali
November 20, 2023
Rice University’s Moody Center for the Arts paired up local artist Preetika Rajgariah with student groups Rice South Asian Society, Rice Bhangra and Rice Riyaaz to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights.
Grant backs research on teaching networks to make better decisions
November 20, 2023
Rice’s Santiago Segarra and Ashutosh Sabharwal have won a grant from the DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory to develop a machine learning framework that improves military communication networks’ decision-making processes. The research could also help inform applications such as self-driving vehicles and cyber intrusion detection.
Numerous Rice Owls up for Grammy gold
November 17, 2023
A number of Rice University Shepherd School of Music alumni will be up for Grammy gold at the 66th annual Grammy Awards ceremony Feb. 4 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Rice research: DACA uncertainty leads to psychological stress for recipients
November 17, 2023
After former President Donald Trump announced the end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in 2017, beneficiaries of it experienced significantly higher levels of distress and post-traumatic stress diagnoses than their non-DACA counterparts, according to a new study from Rice University.
Wearable art heels sport tree wart texture
November 17, 2023
A Rice student used galls — plant tissue growths caused by small wasps — to decorate a pair of shoes as part of an art project, creating some online buzz when a picture of the heels were posted on social media.
Brains and beauty
November 17, 2023
Rice was featured in Travel and Leisure magazine as one of the most beautiful campuses in America. Ranked No. 7 of the top 25, the university is noted for the iconic Lovett Hall, beautiful architecture and rose bricking.
Rice's Marques Tuiasosopo nominated for Broyles Award
November 15, 2023
Rice Offensive Coordinator Marques Tuiasosopo has been selected as a nominee for the 2023 Broyles Award, which is presented annually by the Frank and Barbara Broyles Foundation and recognizes the top assistant coach in college football.
Study sheds light on how Earth cycles fossil carbon
November 14, 2023
Rice’s Mark Torres and collaborators used rhenium as a proxy for fossil carbon in order to quantify the rate at which Earth naturally releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and found that high rates of carbon breakdown persist across the different geographical profiles of a river basin.
Rice honors veterans
November 13, 2023
Not even inclement weather could stop faculty, staff and students from meeting at Rice Memorial Chapel Nov. 10 to honor members of the university community who have served in the military. The gathering marked Rice’s 20th anniversary for the annual Veterans Day Ceremony, and it featured performances, guest speakers and recognition for service.