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Physicists use ‘electron correlations’ to control topological materials

Physicists from Rice and other institutions have discovered a way to switch topological states on and off.

Masha Gessen to discuss Ukraine, Russia and threats to democracy in fall Campbell Lectures

Renowned author and journalist Masha Gessen will be on campus Nov. 7 and 8 for the annual Campbell Lecture Series, hosted by the School of Humanities.

Early detection of Alzheimer’s disease goal of new research project from Rice neuroscientist

More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, for which there is no cure. Early detection is critical to managing symptoms.

Wong named fellow of American Institute of Chemical Engineers

The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering’s Michael Wong has been elected a fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.

King receives American Psychological Association’s Achievement Award for Early Career Psychologists

Danielle King , an assistant professor of psychological sciences at Rice, is a recipient of the American Psychological Association’s Achievement Award for Early Career Psychologists.

Business major serves community as pipe organ player at Houston-area church

Bruce Xu ’24 is a business major at Rice doesn’t mind hitting the road every week to play the organ at a church in The Woodlands.

Climate risks for Gulf of Mexico coral reefs spelled out in study

Promptly reducing greenhouse emissions would give Gulf of Mexico corals up to 20 extra years to adapt to critical threshold temperatures, according to Rice research.

A semester in Paris, an experience of a lifetime

At 20, Rice Architecture’s international campus has plenty to celebrate.

Fluidic circuits add analog options for controlling soft robots

Soft robotics researchers from Rice and Harvard have created a nonelectronic control system that uses air to process information.

$50M Kinder Foundation grant will expand Kinder Institute’s work to solve challenges facing Houston

A new $50 million grant from the Kinder Foundation will empower Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research as it focuses on a bold vision for “inclusive prosperity” — ensuring that everyone can contribute to Houston's success and share in its opportunities.