Rice economist Yunmi Kong honored with young scholar award Oct. 5, 2021
Yunmi Kong, an assistant professor of economics at Rice University, is the recipient of a Korea-America Economic Association (KAEA) Young Scholar Award.
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Manganese makes its mark in drug synthesis Oct. 5, 2021
Rice University chemists find manganese far superior to silver and cerium as a way to make building blocks for drug design and manufacture.
Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra makes highly anticipated return to Stude stage Oct. 5, 2021
After more than a year of Zoom concerts and recitals taking the place of public performances in person, Rice University's Stude Concert Hall once again came alive with the sounds of the Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra.
Inquiry-based learning Oct. 4, 2021
The annual Discover Research Fair returned in person this year, held Sept. 29 in the Grand Hall.
How the sausage is made Oct. 4, 2021
James DeNicco grilled venison sausage Oct. 2 for Baker’s annual Deers and Beers bash.
Urban mining for metals flashes electronic trash into treasure Oct. 4, 2021
Flash Joule heating recovers valuable and toxic metals from electronic waste. The process allows for “urban mining” of resources that could be a win for the environment as well as for manufacturers.
People, papers and presentations for Oct. 4, 2021 Oct. 4, 2021
People, papers and presentations for Oct. 4, 2021
Renewable energy will increase security and lower geopolitical risk, study shows Oct. 4, 2021
The transition to renewable energy will make the U.S. energy supply significantly more secure not only by decreasing the mining and materials required to build fossil fuel systems, but also by avoiding the political risks that threaten fossil fuel supply chains, according to new research from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Dateline Rice for Oct. 1, 2021 Oct. 1, 2021
Dateline Rice for Oct. 1, 2021
Rice remembers Miah Im, director of opera studies Oct. 1, 2021
Miah Im, Rice's dynamic director of opera studies who was celebrated in the opera world for her depth of experience, commitment to developing young artists and generous and supportive nature toward peers and performers alike, passed away Sept. 30 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 47.
Final flu shot clinic scheduled for Oct. 13 Oct. 1, 2021
Final flu shot clinic scheduled for Oct. 13
OpenStax founder Baraniuk wins ‘Nobel Prize of education’ Oct. 1, 2021
Richard Baraniuk has been awarded the Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education.
Director of Baker Institute announces retirement Oct. 1, 2021
Ambassador Edward Djerejian, director of Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, this week announced his retirement effective at the conclusion of his 28th year, on June 30, 2022.
Dateline Rice for Sept. 30, 2021 Sep. 30, 2021
Dateline Rice for Sept. 30, 2021
Rice remembers Hugh Davis, access services assistant at Fondren Library Sep. 30, 2021
Hugh “Hughy” Davis III, an access services assistant at Fondren Library, died Sept. 23. He was 30 years old.
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