Rice scientists pull off quantum coup Jan. 29, 2024
Rice scientists have discovered a first-of-its-kind material, a 3D crystalline metal in which quantum correlations and the geometry of the crystal structure combine to frustrate the movement of electrons and lock them in place.
Rice Sport Management’s Jack Turner ’25 completes internship with college football playoff host committee Jan. 26, 2024
Jack Turner ’25 spent the fall semester interning with the 2024 College Football Playoff Host Committee. One of his final responsibilities was working the National Championship game Jan 8 at NRG Stadium where Michigan defeated Washington 34-13.
Rice Social Sciences to kick off spring 2024 with research relay focusing on global work Jan. 26, 2024
The School of Social Sciences will host an impressive lineup of research events this semester, opening with a Research Relay on February 12 that will highlight global research in social sciences.
Rice Master of Global Affairs program to host 2024 NASPAA Student Simulation Competition Jan. 26, 2024
Rice’s School of Social Sciences Master of Global Affairs Program will host the 2024 Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration Simulation Competition on campus in Kraft Hall March 2. In addition to Texas, this year’s competition will connect students from around the world at a virtual site and 11 other host sites, including Bangladesh, Egypt, Brazil, Hungary and several locations in the United States.
Dateline Rice for Jan. 26, 2024 Jan. 26, 2024
Dateline Rice for Jan. 26, 2024
Denva Gallant’s new book illuminates intersection of visual culture and spirituality in medieval Italy Jan. 26, 2024
Drawing upon scholarship on the history of psychology, eastern monasticism, gender and hagiography, a new book from Denva Gallant, assistant professor of art history at Rice University, explores a deeper understanding of the intersection of visual culture and spirituality in medieval Italy.
Rice study shows coal-based product could replace sand in concrete Jan. 26, 2024
A new study by Rice researchers found that graphene derived from metallurgical coke, a coal-based product, through flash Joule heating could serve not only as a reinforcing additive in cement but also as a replacement for sand in concrete.
Dateline Rice for Jan. 25, 2024 Jan. 25, 2024
Dateline Rice for Jan. 25, 2024
Ruth Simmons joins Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation board Jan. 25, 2024
Rice University’s Ruth Simmons, a President’s Distinguished Fellow, has accepted an invitation to join the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation’s Board of Directors.
Dateline Rice for Jan. 24, 2024 Jan. 24, 2024
Dateline Rice for Jan. 24, 2024
Staff Spotlight: Darlene Judd Jan. 24, 2024
Staff Spotlight: Darlene Judd
Rice Biotech Launch Pad startup Motif Neurotech closes Series A financing of $18.75 million Jan. 24, 2024
Rice University today announced that Motif Neurotech, a neurotechnology developing minimally invasive bioelectronics for mental health formed through the Rice Biotech Launch Pad, closed an oversubscribed Series A financing round of $18.75 million.
Rice international students take young adults with special needs on GREAT tour of Japan Jan. 24, 2024
Rice University’s international students, hailing from diverse corners of the globe, recently took on the role of guides and teachers, bringing a taste of Japan to a special group of Houstonians within the walls of Herring Hall.
Rice study unlocks breakthrough for breast cancer bone metastases Jan. 24, 2024
Rice University researchers in the lab of chemist Han Xiao have identified a promising new immunological pathway to treat stubborn bone tumors, one of most prevalent forms of metastases in breast cancer patients.
Rice’s Fred Oswald serves as panelist during AI House Davos Jan. 23, 2024
Fred Oswald, the Herbert S. Autrey Professor of Psychology at Rice University, was a panelist on "The Impact of U.S. and E.U. Regulation on Business and Society," held Jan. 16 at AI House Davos, a multi-stakeholder platform for responsible AI progress, held during the World Economic Forum 2024 in Davos, Switzerland.
