March 27, 2025
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
March 20, 2025
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
March 17, 2025
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
March 10, 2025
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
March 5, 2025
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
March 3, 2025
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
February 27, 2025
Rice religion expert warns that church attendance remains a major concern as there are still far fewer Americans filling the pews.
February 27, 2025
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
February 3, 2025
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.
Rise of DeepSeek: Experts weigh in on the disruptive impact of new Chinese open-source AI model
January 29, 2025
Rice AI experts are available to discuss DeepSeek and weigh in on what it means for the future of AI.
January 28, 2025
Rice experts are available to provide insights on the Super Bowl’s multifaceted appeal.
Black History Month topics among Rice faculty members’ areas of expertise
January 27, 2025
Black History Month, celebrated each February, honors the profound contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout U.S. history.
January 17, 2025
Amid discussion of a possible ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, David Satterfield, former U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East Humanitarian Issues, is available to discuss the situation.
Rice to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day and his legacy with vigil, parade participation
January 17, 2025
Rice invites the community to join in celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day with events honoring his life and legacy as well as insights from university experts on the continued relevance of his work.
January 16, 2025
Rice experts available to speak about proposed economic, immigration and foreign policy plans of incoming president.