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National Medal of Science winner Richard Tapia, a University Professor, the Maxfield-Oshman Professor in Engineering and professor of computational ap...
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April 3, 2023
Higher education institutions across the country have a few more months to begin applying for the Carnegie Elective Classification for Leadership for Public Purpose (LPP) within Rice University’s Doerr Institute for New Leaders. The program aims to improve the practice of leadership education and development.
Rice psychologist Danielle King wins coveted NSF CAREER Award
March 31, 2023
Rice University’s Danielle King, an assistant professor of psychological sciences and a member of the faculty since 2018, has won a coveted National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award. The accolade includes a five-year grant that will support her research on preventing and overcoming race-based threats and how employers can improve workplace experiences for employees who face such threats.
Benefits open enrollment begins March 31
March 30, 2023
Rice’s annual open enrollment period for benefit plans is March 31-April 16 this year.
Ancient DNA reveals entwined African and Asian ancestry along the Swahili coast of eastern Africa
March 29, 2023
A new genetic study of medieval people who lived along the Indian Ocean coast of eastern Africa — an area often called the “Swahili coast” for its language and culture — revealed that they had both African and Persian ancestry.
Shepherd School spring opera ‘L'incoronazione di Poppea,’ set for April 14 and 16
March 28, 2023
A shameless quest for power through any means necessary is the focus of Monteverdi’s “L'incoronazione di Poppea” (The Coronation of Poppea), the spring opera production from the Rice University Shepherd School of Music’s Opera and Chamber Orchestra.
Eco-efficient cement could pave the way to a greener future
March 28, 2023
Rice U. scientists develop process to remove toxic heavy metals from coal fly ash, making for greener, stronger concrete.
Rice's 2003 baseball team gathers for 20-year championship anniversary celebration
March 27, 2023
Rice Athletics held a reunion event dubbed “A Championship Celebration” March 24 in honor of the 20-year anniversary of the 2003 baseball team’s national title, which was clinched with a 2-1 series victory over Stanford University.
James Chappell wins NSF CAREER Award
March 27, 2023
Rice bioscientist James Chappell has won a National Science Foundation CAREER Award to develop RNA programming methods that can improve human health and the environment.
Protein-based coating could keep fruits and vegetables fresh longer
March 27, 2023
Rice University materials scientist Muhammad Rahman has won a National Science Foundation grant to develop a sustainable, low-cost coating to extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables.
Rice’s Salas receives American Psychological Foundation Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology
March 24, 2023
Eduardo Salas, professor and chair of Rice University’s Department of Psychological Sciences, is a 2023 recipient of the American Psychological Foundation Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology.