Following Pope Francis’ death, Craig Considine, a senior lecturer in sociology at Rice, scholar of religion and interfaith dialogue is available to di...
As Earth Day approaches April 22, Rice University experts are available to provide insight into their research on a range of environmental topics....
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Rice hosted a timely and intimate conversation about the personal and political fallout that continues to ripple across the Gulf Coast....
May 18, 2020
Quantum Hall effect 'reincarnated' in 3D topological materials
May 18, 2020
U.S. and German physicists have found surprising evidence of a link between the 2D quantum Hall effect and 3D topological materials that could be used in quantum computing.
New research to examine how COVID-19 recommendations impact human behavior
May 18, 2020
As governments and health professionals around the world attempt to contain the spread of COVID-19 and lessen its impact, a researcher from Rice University plans to examine how the barrage of information and recommendations related to the virus impact human behavior, thanks to a Rapid Response Research (RAPID) grant from the National Science Foundation.
Experts: Coordination key to North American recovery from pandemic's economic toll
May 18, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is wreaking havoc on trade between United States, Mexico and Canada, and the three countries must work together to recover from the slump, according to an economist at a panel discussion hosted by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy.
May 18, 2020
HOUSTON – (May 18, 2020) – When surveyed in February and early March — on the brink of the coronavirus pandemic — Houstonians expressed a deeper sense of mutual trust, empathy and solidarity than ever before, with growing numbers of people calling for policies to reduce inequalities and improve public schools, according to the 2020 Kinder Houston Area Survey.
Early Bird uses 10 times less energy to train deep neural networks
May 18, 2020
Rice engineers have found a way to train deep neural networks for a fraction of the energy required today. Their Early Bird method finds key network connectivity patterns early in training.
Internationally acclaimed soprano Nova Thomas named professor of voice at Rice
May 18, 2020
HOUSTON – (May 18, 2020) – Internationally acclaimed soprano Nova Thomas has been appointed a professor of voice at Rice University's Shepherd School of Music. She begins July 1.
Economic benefits of illegal immigration outweigh the costs, Baker Institute study shows
May 18, 2020
HOUSTON – (May 18, 2020) – The economic benefits of illegal immigration are greater than the costs of the public services utilized, according to an expert at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Campus Kindness: Burger-Chan fuels the front lines
May 17, 2020
Campus Kindness is a series of features on Rice Owls contributing to the fight against COVID-19. Read more here.
Rice’s commencement ceremonies go virtual for first time
May 17, 2020
A behind-the-scenes look at how it all came together with weeks to spare.