Expert Alerts

Rice scholar examines Pope Francis’ legacy of interfaith relations, human rights and a more representative Catholic Church

Following Pope Francis’ death, Craig Considine, a senior lecturer in sociology at Rice, scholar of religion and interfaith dialogue is available to discuss the late pontiff’s life and legacy.

Rice experts available to discuss environmental research, insights ahead of Earth Day

As Earth Day approaches April 22, Rice University experts are available to provide insight into their research on a range of environmental topics.

Rice scholars offer insight on life signature discovery from planet K2-18b

The finding, reported by The New York Times April 16, builds on generations of inquiry into whether life exists beyond Earth.

Rice scholars, archive offer historical depth for AAPI Heritage Month

As journalists prepare to cover Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, Rice offers a unique resource rooted in the stories of one of the country’s most diverse cities.

Rice public health expert says uptick in US measles cases arising due to multiple factors

Amid an uptick in measles cases in the U.S., Rice University public health expert Kirstin Matthews is available to discuss recent cases.

Rice experts weigh in on economic and political implications of new tariffs

As the new administration’s latest round of tariffs take effect, Rice experts are available to discuss the economic and political implications.

Revolutionizing human touch — Rice engineers advancing wearable haptics available to discuss technology

A newly published review in Nature Reviews Bioengineering highlights the evolution of wearable multisensory haptic devices — and the Rice researchers behind it are available for media interviews.

Rice’s Harris explains complexities of proposed state bill to ban hemp products

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick recently held a press conference on SB 3, a bill to ban all hemp products with cannabinoids other than cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabigerol (CBG) in Texas. An expert on drug policy from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy is available to explain the bill and comment on the implications of the policy.

Rice sport management faculty break down brackets, business and ‘Big Dance’ strategy

As March Madness returns this month to captivate the sports world, faculty experts from Rice University’s Department of Sport Management are available to provide insights on the NCAA Tournament’s financial impact, marketing strategies, fan engagement and the all-important selection of teams for bracket pools.

Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore set to return to Earth

Rice experts are available to discuss NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore's return to Earth.

Rice energy expertise to be featured at CERAWeek

A number of experts from Rice will appear at CERAWeek to present their research and industry expertise March 10-14. Faculty and university leaders will contribute to key discussions at the week’s Executive Conference, Innovation Agora and Partner Programs, addressing the most pressing challenges in the energy sector such as decarbonization, artificial intelligence and scaling.

Drug policy expert available to explain current Texas Senate bills, future of cannabis regulation

The Texas Senate State Affairs Committee is currently hearing two cannabis bills. Katharine Neill Harris, the Alfred C. Glassell III Fellow in Drug Policy at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is available to explain the bills and the future of cannabis regulation.

Church attendance still in trouble, warns Rice religion expert after new Pew research report

Rice religion expert warns that church attendance remains a major concern as there are still far fewer Americans filling the pews.

Rice public health, vaccine and religion experts available to discuss first measles death in US since 2015

Rice public health, vaccine and religion experts are available to discuss the surge of measles cases.

Trump’s tariff gambit: Rice experts weigh in on economic, political fallout

As President Donald Trump imposes new tariffs on imports from Canada and China, Rice offers a cadre of experts ready to provide in-depth analysis on the economic and political implications of the new policies.