Rice News Archive - 2024

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Dateline Rice for April 29, 2024 (Weekend Edition)

Rice working with nonprofit to develop next generation of environmental justice advocates May. 1, 2024

Thanks to new funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Children’s Environmental Literacy Foundation (CELF) will partner with Rice University’s Office of STEM Engagement (R-STEM) and other area stakeholders to help students conduct research on local environmental justice issues and propose future climate resilience strategies for their communities.

Rice invests in young minds with Collab Kid U’s STEAM activities camp May. 1, 2024

Rice University recently hosted Collab Kid U, an initiative spearheaded by Collaborative for Children designed to inspire young learners ages 3 to 6 years to foster a love for STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics). The inaugural event was held April 13 in Tudor Fieldhouse.

Moody Fellow reflects on research opportunities at Rice as she approaches graduation May. 1, 2024

Graduating May 4 with a double major in history and transnational Asian studies, senior Rijuta Vallishayee’s experience at Rice University has been marked by scholarly excellence and a fervent commitment to independent research.

Rice Athletics community gathers for Night of Flight celebration May. 1, 2024

Rice Athletics honored the past, celebrated the present and looked ahead to the future during the 2024 Night of Flight celebration and fundraiser at the “R” Room April 25.

Mercury, Ion launch inaugural Software Day at the Ion to support Houston software startups May. 1, 2024

The inaugural “Software Day at the Ion,“ a monthly series aimed at nurturing software innovation and supporting startups on their path to growth, takes place May 14.

Rice Social Sciences to offer Gateway Public Service Practicum led by alums Annise Parker and Ed Emmett May. 1, 2024

The Rice School of Social Sciences is excited to announce the launch of the Public Service Practicum, which will start during the fall 2024 semester as part of the Frances Anne Moody-Dahlberg Gateway Program. The course will be co-taught by Rice alums Annise Parker and Ed Emmett.

Rice and Houston ISD partner to launch planetary science education program for K-12 students and teachers May. 1, 2024

Rice University and the Houston Independent School District (HISD) will collaborate on a space and planetary science pilot program to inspire the next generation of Earth, planetary and space enthusiasts and professionals.

Grammy winner Isabel Leonard offers expertise and inspiration to Shepherd School students Apr. 30, 2024

Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music students say they came away inspired after a public master class led by three-time Grammy Award-winning mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard.

Rice, Baker Institute expert available to explain DEA cannabis decision Apr. 30, 2024

An expert on U.S. drug policy from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy is available to comment on today’s DEA agreement to reschedule cannabis from Schedule I to III.

Rice hosts annual sustainability Carbon HUB conference Apr. 30, 2024

Rice University will host its 2024 Carbon Hub Annual Meeting May 6-7. The two-day event set to take place on campus promises a dynamic lineup of panel discussions, technical sessions, networking opportunities and roundtable meetings with experts from industry, academia and foundations.

Rice men's tennis earns bid to NCAA Tournament Apr. 30, 2024

The Rice men’s tennis team will play in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2017 after hearing its name called for an at-large spot to take on 15th-seeded Texas A&M May 3 in College Station, Texas.

Rice, Baylor College of Medicine centers jointly award seed grants Apr. 30, 2024

Rice University’s Synthesis X Center (SynthX) and Baylor College of Medicine’s Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center have jointly awarded their first innovation seed grants to three teams of research collaborators from Rice and Baylor.