‘Out of all the unknowns in science, we have so much to discover’
Rice’s Smalley-Curl Institute held its 38th annual Summer Research Colloquium Aug. 2 at Rice’s Duncan Hall, where undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral researchers gave presentations covering topics in nanoscience, quantum materials and quantum information science and technology to a multidisciplinary audience.
Researchers make breakthrough in fight against COVID-19
Jose Onuchic is part of a research team that has made a discovery in the fight against SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19.
New twist on synthesis technique developed at Rice promises sustainable manufacturing
James Tour’s lab at Rice has developed a new method known as flash-within-flash Joule heating.
OpenStax Assignable expands, brings interactive learning to higher education
OpenStax, a nonprofit initiative of Rice, announces the expansion of OpenStax Assignable, a product allowing instructors to create custom assignments from high-quality, peer-reviewed OpenStax resources directly within their institution’s learning management system (LMS). The expansion of Assignable is aligned with the OpenStax commitment to expand access to high-quality educational materials and experiences to all.
Rice’s Ashutosh Sabharwal will lead a research project dedicated to the design and development of a modular platform for wireless networking, imaging and sensing that will significantly expand research capabilities and catalyze innovation in support of 6G wireless.
A new paper from Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy argues that an annexation of Taiwan by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) would trigger economic shocks and diminish the quality of life for populations across Asia and beyond, as well as have devastating impacts on American interests and Americans’ well-being.
Rice hosts world’s largest Jewish youth sporting event with JCC Maccabi Games® and Access
About 1,500 Jewish teen athletes from around the globe gathered on Rice’s campus Aug. 4-9 for the JCC Maccabi Games® and Access.
Researchers unveil mysteries of ancient Earth
A research team led by Rice’s Duncan Keller and Cin-Ty Lee studied massif-type anorthosites to test ideas about the magmas that formed them.
Engineering design interns from Rice, Africa team up to tackle real-world global health problems
Rice’s global health engineering design internship program wrapped up its summer 2024 session with a showcase event featuring collaborative student projects.
Rice students explore urban sustainability in Paris Center course
In May, a group of Rice University students found themselves navigating the intricate streets of Paris, not as tourists but as active participants in a course that dug into the complexities of urban sustainability.
Rice experts share insights with leading media during Paris Olympics
As the world’s attention turned to Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics, experts from Rice lent their expertise to major national news outlets.
A Rice-led multi-institutional research collaboration has won an award of up to $18 million over five years from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to develop and validate a new system for improving tumor removal accuracy for two types of cancer: breast, and head and neck cancer.
Rice-built reactor yields green ammonia and purified water
Rice engineers have developed a revolutionary reactor design that could decarbonize ammonia production while also mitigating water pollution.
A ‘momentous’ time at Rice: Class of 2028 begins O-Week Aug. 18
Rice will kick off its annual O-Week tradition Aug. 18, the orientation program that familiarizes incoming students with their new schools, residential colleges and classmates as it welcomes the Class of 2028.
Gunnarsdottir says it’s a ‘dream’ to represent Rice, Iceland in 2024 Paris Olympics
Rice track and field’s Erna Gunnarsdottir competed on the world stage Aug. 8, representing her home country of Iceland and Rice University in the shot put at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
