People, papers and presentations for April 4, 2022 Apr. 4, 2022
A multidisciplinary team led by Todd Treangen, an assistant professor of computer science, computer science graduate student Nick Sapoval and postdoctoral researcher Amirali Aghazadeh has published an open-access review paper in Nature Communications on the advances and limitations of deep learning as applied to the biosciences.
Rice hosts Society of Environmental Journalists’ annual conference Apr. 4, 2022
Rice hosted the 31st annual conference of the Society of Environmental Journalists from March 30 to April 3.
Angolan culture celebrated Apr. 4, 2022
Rice partnered with the Angolan Consulate in Houston for a celebration of Women Through the Lens of Angola
The story of Brockman Hall for Opera's one-of-a-kind space Apr. 4, 2022
When you walk into Rice University's new Brockman Hall for Opera, it's easy to be awestruck by its beauty and grandeur.
Shabbat shalom: Chabad hosts mega-meal for Rice students Apr. 4, 2022
Over 100 Rice students packed Farnsworth Pavilion on March 25 for “Mega Shabbat.”
New Rice research: Tattoos not a turnoff for customers Apr. 4, 2022
Thinking of getting a tattoo but worried about consequences on the job? Maybe you shouldn’t be so concerned: New research from Rice University and the University of Houston finds that customers don’t necessarily look down on employees with tattoos – and in some settings, ink is seen as a plus.
Center for Civic Leadership to host annual Spring Showcase April 12 Apr. 4, 2022
The hard work and civic-oriented contributions of Rice community members will be celebrated at the Center for Civic Leadership’s annual Spring Showcase April 12 at the Rice Memorial Center.
NSF backs study of Mississippi River’s response to climate change Apr. 4, 2022
Rice climate scientists and engineers are studying how climate change will impact Mississippi River flooding.
Baker Institute event explores preparing future civic scientists for climate change, public health risks Apr. 4, 2022
An upcoming symposium hosted by Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy will explore how to prepare the next generation of civic scientists for impending climate change and novel public health risks.
Raymond Brochstein ’56, Brochstein Pavilion namesake and trustee emeritus, dies at 89 Apr. 1, 2022
Raymond Brochstein ’56, the philanthropist, millwork magnate and architect for whom Rice’s Raymond and Susan Brochstein Pavilion was named, died March 25 at his home in Houston. He was 89.
Salinas ’14 honored by Rice Board of Trustees Apr. 1, 2022
The Rice Board of Trustees recently recognized Rebecca Salinas ’14 for her nearly eight years of service on the university’s Human Resources team.
Blood vessels are guides for stimulating implants Mar. 31, 2022
A wireless neurostimulator a little bigger than a grain of rice can be put in place alongside blood vessels to treat neurological diseases and chronic pain.
Andrew Yang talks running for White House, shortcomings of the two-party system and more Mar. 31, 2022
Former presidential and New York mayoral candidate Andrew Yang took the stage as the featured speaker in the Rice University’s President’s Lecture Series March 28, talking about his experience running for the highest office in the land and how he hopes to fix American democracy.
Graphene gets enhanced by flashing Mar. 31, 2022
Rice University scientists who developed the flash Joule heating process to make graphene have found a way to produce doped graphene to customize it for applications.
10 for 10: OpenStax celebrating a decade of free textbooks with new set of titles Mar. 31, 2022
OpenStax, Rice University’s educational technology initiative, is celebrating 10 years of publishing free, open textbooks by releasing 10 new titles this year.
