A new study highlights the need to refine biodiversity forecasts to account for the sex-specific responses to Earth’s changing climate....
A festive crowd of alumni and friends gathered at the Post Oak Hotel in Houston to celebrate Rice’s most dedicated supporters at the Association of Ri...
Impaired neuromusculoskeletal function due to conditions such as stroke, osteoarthritis, cerebral palsy, Parkinson’s disease, limb amputation, spinal ...
To prepare the next generation of innovators and thought leaders in AI, Rice will offer a Bachelor of Science in AI beginning in the fall of 2025....
In a landmark moment for Rice, renowned computer scientist Lydia E. Kavraki has been named a University Professor, the institution’s highest academic ...
Public transit operators keep cities moving, helping people get to work, attend medical appointments and access essential services. But while passenge...
Rice bioengineer Antonios Mikos has been elected to the European Academy of Sciences, an international body that recognizes excellence in scientific r...
The 2025 Kinder Houston Area Survey, one of the nation’s longest-running studies of an urban area, was released today at the institute’s annual lunche...
Rice chemistry professor László Kürti is a recipient of the 2025 Ross M. Brown Investigator Award....
Recently, a team of scientists and engineers at Rice discovered a phenomenon on a microscopic scale, where tiny magnetic particles driven by rotating ...
Nearly 1,000 Earth and planetary explorers from the greater Houston area attended Rice’s K-12 Earth and planetary open house at Rice Memorial Center’s...
The Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Lilie) at Rice is proud to announce the appointment of Sandy Guitar to its advisory board. Guita...
New humanities podcast explores personal connections between life and scholarship
February 8, 2021
"Connections" was conceived as a way to explore a topic that’s long been fundamental to humanistic fields of study.
Nanotechnology is crucial to US energy independence, says Baker Institute expert
February 8, 2021
Nanotechnology can deliver solutions to U.S. economic, energy and geopolitical challenges while also helping the world meet climate targets and sustainability goals, according to a new report from Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy.
US must do its fair share for refugees, says Baker Institute expert
February 3, 2021
Increasing the number of refugees resettled to the U.S. is critical for the well-being of refugees across the globe, according to an expert from Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
February 3, 2021
"Screenspace" at Anderson Hall mimics the Turrell Skyspace, but with a more ominous message.
Rice presents new mission for former Marine
February 1, 2021
Transfer student Thomas Avalos — and family — receive a warm Rice welcome.
Baker Institute paper: US must mandate uniform reporting of data during deadly pandemics
February 1, 2021
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has received limited data on the spread of COVID-19 in the U.S. despite providing detailed case report forms, according to a new research paper from Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy.
New psychological sciences degree will help graduates improve workplaces
February 1, 2021
HOUSTON – (Feb. 1, 2021) – With the average adult spending about half of their waking hours at work, employees and companies alike are recognizing the importance of investing in more productive, diverse and satisfying workplaces.
Failed storage tanks pose atmospheric risks during disasters
February 1, 2021
Rice engineers model hypothetical threats from toxins released when aboveground storage tanks fail during a storm.
Tune in to Datathon next weekend
February 1, 2021
The public is invited to look in upon Rice University’s third annual Datathon, sponsored by the Rice Data Science Club and the Data to Knowledge Lab.
Rice Public Art app designed by students available now
February 1, 2021
Take a self-guided tour of campus art with the newest Rice Apps creation.