Rice to host Juneteenth event examining Black struggle, the Constitution and democratic future Jun. 7, 2024
In recognition of the upcoming Juneteenth federal holiday, Rice’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will host a panel discussion June 14 examining how past freedom fighters conceived of emancipation and democratic futures, as well as how the work of Juneteenth continues even today.
Two-time Super Bowl champ Justin Reid hosts ‘Tackling Tech’ computer science camp at Ion Jun. 7, 2024
Tackling Tech Computer Science Camp, featuring Justin Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs, is set to debut starting June 10 at the Ion, Houston’s innovation hub powered by Rice University. The innovative program that runs through June 21 offers high school students an immersive experience in computer science through hands-on projects, professional development workshops and guest speaker sessions.
Dateline Rice for June 6, 2024 Jun. 6, 2024
Dateline Rice for June 6, 2024
Discovery highlights ‘critical oversight’ in perceived security of wireless networks Jun. 6, 2024
A research team led by Edward Knightly has uncovered an eavesdropping security vulnerability in high-frequency and high-speed wireless backhaul links.
Staff Spotlight: Kristianna Bowles Jun. 6, 2024
Staff Spotlight: Kristianna Bowles
‘Revolutionizing the human spaceflight experience’: Rice students design augmented reality system for NASA spacewalks Jun. 6, 2024
A team from Rice participated in the NASA Spacesuit User Interface Technologies for Students program.
Rice Alliance announces 12 energy startups advancing energy transition technology Jun. 6, 2024
Twelve energy startups from six states and two countries that are innovating in advanced materials, carbon management, digital tech, energy efficiencies, hydrogen and solar power and corrosion detection will participate in Class 4 of the Rice Alliance Clean Energy Accelerator.
Rice grants $800,000 to DivInc Sports Tech Accelerator Jun. 6, 2024
Rice is awarding an $800,000 grant over three years to DivInc to fund the operation of accelerators designed to support diverse founders building innovative startups shaping the technology of tomorrow. The grant supports DivInc’s mission to generate social and economic equity through entrepreneurship and address the capital gap to produce thriving startup companies’ success and will provide funding for the company to operate a number of accelerators.
Rice’s Naomi Halas named to Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters Jun. 5, 2024
Naomi Halas has been elected a fellow of the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters.
Rice to recognize Juneteenth with programming series, participation in community celebrations Jun. 5, 2024
Rice’s annual Juneteenth recognition and celebration will bring together Owls and community from across the city and country to explore ideas and questions central to the meaning and promise of the important holiday. The programming includes speaking panels, community gatherings, parades and many more activities.
Rice ranks among Top 100 US universities for utility patents Jun. 5, 2024
A new list published by the National Academy of Inventors June 4 highlights Rice’s push for patenting its innovative research. With 14 utility patents issued in 2023 by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Rice ranks among the Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents according to the NAI.
Dateline Rice for June 5, 2024 Jun. 5, 2024
Dateline Rice for June 5, 2024
Italian immersion: Rice voice students travel to Italy to learn language, history Jun. 5, 2024
It’s difficult for second-year master’s student Megan Brilleslyper to pick her favorite memory from her three-week trip to Florence, Italy, with several other voice students from Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music.
Rice entrepreneurship lab unveils teams for 2024 Lilie Summer Venture Studio Accelerator Jun. 5, 2024
Rice’s Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship has announced the eight dynamic teams selected for the 2024 Lilie Summer Venture Studio, an immersive summer accelerator program designed to propel the university’s innovative ventures forward.
‘Library of the future’ named after Rice alumna, astronaut now open Jun. 4, 2024
The Dr. Shannon Walker Neighborhood Library, named in honor of the three-time Rice graduate and NASA astronaut, has officially opened its doors in Houston’s Westbury neighborhood.
