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Rice Master of Global Affairs program to host 2024 NASPAA Student Simulation Competition

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.

Denva Gallant’s new book illuminates intersection of visual culture and spirituality in medieval Italy

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

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.

Ruth Simmons joins Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation board

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.

Rice Biotech Launch Pad startup Motif Neurotech closes Series A financing of $18.75 million

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

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

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

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.

Reducing newborn deaths across Africa enters Phase 2 with $65M

The Newborn Essential Solutions and Technologies (NEST360) international alliance launches Phase 2 of its mission to reduce newborn mortality in sub-Saharan Africa with $65 million in funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation, The ELMA Foundation, and generous individual contributions.

Rice Staff Council announces the Rice Staff Excellence Award; nominations due Feb. 9

In recognition of the outstanding contributions of Rice staff members, the Rice University Staff Council has created the Rice Staff Excellence Award.