Cherukuri discusses connection between academia and industry at Ion event Mar. 25, 2024
Paul Cherukuri, Rice University chief innovation officer, spoke with the CEO and CTO of Woodside Energy March 19 at an Ion event with more than 100 attendees including C-suite leaders from nearly every energy company.
Window into the Creative Mind: Pioneering concert explores the neural underpinnings of musical improvisation Mar. 25, 2024
At the March 20 concert at Rice University billed as a “Window into the Creative Mind,” the audience was also given a glimpse inside the mind of pianist and Shepherd School of Music musical arts Ph.D. candidate Chelsea de Souza.
Dateline Rice for March 25, 2024 (Weekend Edition) Mar. 25, 2024
Dateline Rice for March 25, 2024 (Weekend Edition)
Cheers to 40 years for Carmen Irvin Mar. 25, 2024
Carmen Irvin, executive assistant in Rice University’s Office of Access, Equity and Equal Opportunity, was celebrated for four decades of service at Rice March 21. She will retire from the university this month.
Ken Jett joins Rice’s Operations, Finance and Support as vice president of facilities and capital planning Mar. 25, 2024
Rice University’s Division of Operations, Finance and Support announced that Ken Jett will join as vice president of facilities and capital planning and president of the Rice Real Estate Company starting April 1. He will also serve on the president’s cabinet.
Rice student startups take top prizes at the 2024 Energy Venture Day and Pitch Competition Mar. 25, 2024
Two student startups from Rice University won cash prizes for their energy companies at the Energy Venture Day and Pitch Competition at CERAWeek March 20 — an annual event to showcase energy ventures driving efficiency and advancements toward the energy transition through fields such as renewables, hydrogen solutions and carbon storage.
Rob Lanier named 26th head men's basketball coach at Rice Mar. 25, 2024
Rice Vice President and Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland announced on Sunday that Rob Lanier has been named the 26th head men's basketball coach at Rice.
Rice honors newest NAE member James Tour with reception Mar. 24, 2024
Rice University honored chemist James Tour with a reception March 21 at the Ralph S. O’Connor Building for Engineering and Science for being named to the National Academy of Engineering, one of the highest professional distinctions accorded in recognition of distinguished contributions to the field.
Women’s History Month lecture spotlights disability rights in debate over abortion access Mar. 22, 2024
University of Texas at Austin professor Alison Kafer visited Rice University March 19 to present the 2024 Women’s History Month Lecture: “Disability and Reproductive Justice.”
Scale and systems: A view of the energy innovation pipeline at CERAWeek Mar. 22, 2024
Leaders, faculty and fellows from Rice University spoke at CERAWeek March 18-22 to share their expertise or research on a myriad of topics relating to the energy transition. In line with Rice’s multidisciplinary culture, the experts represented the fields of materials science, nanoengineering, electrochemical sciences, social sciences, innovation and geopolitics.
Staff Spotlight: Kerri Barber Mar. 22, 2024
Staff Spotlight: Kerri Barber
Dateline Rice for March 22, 2024 Mar. 22, 2024
Dateline Rice for March 22, 2024
Rice welcomes American Academy of Arts and Sciences for panel discussion on climate action Mar. 22, 2024
Rice University, in collaboration with the Houston Program Committee of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, recently hosted a panel discussion on climate action featuring academy members and guests.
Dateline Rice for March 21, 2024 Mar. 21, 2024
Dateline Rice for March 21, 2024
Rice team brings home top prize in 2024 Ethics in Engineering Case Competition Mar. 21, 2024
A team of Rice engineering students have won this year’s national Ethics in Engineering Case Competition hosted by Lockheed Martin.
