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Rice tapped to develop 3D-printed ‘smart helmets’ for the military

Rice University researchers have embarked upon a project to build the first printable “smart helmet” with funding from the Department of Defense.

High schoolers who change schools during academic year 40% more likely to drop out

​​​​​​​One in 10 Houston-area high schoolers who change schools during the academic year end up dropping out, a rate 40% higher than peers who do not change schools, according to a new study released today by the Houston Education Research Consortium (HERC).

Manageable K-12 education funding shortfalls should not be an impediment to energy transition, says Baker Institute

The funding model for Texas K-12 education relies in part on the state’s energy sector – specifically its fossil fuel industry – raising questions about the impact on the state budget from the shift toward low-carbon and renewable energy. New research from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy forecasts the size of the projected funding shortfall through 2050 and proposes a series of policy solutions to address what the authors describe as a “manageable deficit.”

Rice Energy Finance Summit to gather industry leaders virtually and in person Nov. 12

The 13th annual Rice Energy Finance Summit (REFS) will be held in a dual-delivery format Nov. 12. The conference will explore current issues for energy operators, investors and financial services as they plan for overcoming challenges in meeting global energy demands.

Hand of kindness makes a child’s day

Rice University students have teamed with a Texas Children’s Hospital doctor to build a prosthetic hand for a 5-year-old boy.

OpenStax and collaborators receive $1.13 million to develop free textbooks

OpenStax and its 12 collaborators have received U.S. Department of Education funding to develop three new free, openly licensed textbooks for in-demand computer science courses. The books will be accompanied by comprehensive support, including educational technology and instructor training.

US future in astronomy subject of survey

The United States’ investment in astronomy is the subject of tomorrow’s long-awaited ASTRO2020 survey, an influential report issued every decade by the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine to identify the nation’s most compelling astrophysics goals.

Rice student helps fans make World Series memories

How many part-time college jobs put you smack-dab in the middle of the World Series?

Immigration topic of Baker Institute webinar

Policy experts will discuss the future of immigration reform and how to handle the 10.5 million people already living in the United States illegally at an upcoming webinar from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

Rice web server helps identify COVID-19 drug candidates

Rice University engineers are leading the development of a web server to help researchers judge the efficacy of their COVID-19 treatment candidates.

Rice talk to focus on Uyghur genocide in China

The history of the Uyghur homeland and the ongoing Uyghur genocide being carried out by the Chinese government will be the focus of a Nov. 4 event to be held from 1-2 p.m. in Kraft Hall 110.

Rice launches $2 billion capital campaign

Rice University has launched a comprehensive capital campaign to raise $2 billion by the end of 2025, by far the largest fundraising effort in the university's history.

Suspended students more likely to get caught up in juvenile justice system, and vice versa

Students who are suspended from school even once are much more likely to have contact with the juvenile justice system, according to new research from Rice University's Houston Education Research Consortium (HERC), which also shows that students who come in contact with the juvenile justice system are more likely to face suspension.

Rice Business ranked No. 3 for entrepreneurship by Poets & Quants

The Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice is No. 3 in new ranking.

Many Latinos chose virtual learning for children to minimize health risks to family, study shows

Many Latino families chose virtual learning for their children instead of returning to the classroom last fall in an effort to minimize health risks and protect vulnerable family members from COVID-19, according to a new study from a Rice University sociologist.