Rethinking how robots move: Light and AI drive precise motion in soft robotic arm developed at Rice
Researchers at Rice have developed a soft robotic arm capable of performing complex tasks such as navigating around an obstacle or hitting a ball, guided and powered remotely by laser beams without any onboard electronics or wiring.
Rice engineers tackle sunlight intermittency in solar desalination
A team of Rice engineers has developed a system that could transform desalination practices, making the process more adaptable, resilient and cheaper. The new system is powered by sunlight and uses a creative approach to heat recovery for extended water production ⎯ with and without sunshine.
‘Creating new knowledge:’ Rice congratulates more than 250 doctoral graduates
Rice conferred more than 250 doctoral degrees during its 112th commencement May 10 at Tudor Fieldhouse. Doctoral candidates along with friends, family and loved ones gathered for the ceremony, which included the awarding of doctoral regalia, congratulatory remarks, cheers and a few moments to reflect on this milestone.
Rice deepens global roots with new educational and research collaborations in India
As India’s influence grows in fields such as climate change, biotechnology and artificial intelligence, Rice is positioning itself to be a key collaborator.
Graduate Student Spotlight: Thiago Pinheiro dos Santos ’25
For Thiago Pinheiro dos Santos, a doctoral candidate in chemical and biomolecular engineering from Brazil, research is a way to drive positive, meaningful impact across a wide range of real-world domains from energy innovation to medicine.
A new study from Rice takes a look at one of the most polarizing sports controversies in recent memory.
Rice announces new initiatives to expand impact of Rice Global India
These new programs are designed to foster research and educational partnerships with Indian institutions, amplifying the impact of the university’s research while creating immersive teaching and learning experiences.
Rice Master of Global Affairs students take on international policy negotiation in Paris
In their final semester, a group of Master of Global Affairs students applied their academic knowledge in a real-world setting, spending a week in Paris.
Rice slashes student costs by $650M over 5 years with free tuition program
Rice is proud to celebrate over five years of transforming access to higher education through The Rice Investment, the university’s signature financial aid program.
A new study sheds light on the critical role marital relationships play in the mental and physical health of caregivers for spouses living with dementia.
‘Never been stronger’: State of the University address showcases Rice’s success, growth
Rice President Reginald DesRoches delivered his State of the University address Dec. 11 at the Moody Center for the Arts, highlighting points of pride from the past year and providing a look to the future.
Rice researchers examine why people remember certain things and not others
A recently published review paper from researchers at Rice University sheds light on human memory.
Rice hosts workshop and winter school to advance quantum materials research
Rice’s Center for Quantum Materials and Smalley-Curl Institute recently held two successive events aimed at advancing the field of quantum materials research.
Rice discovery taps ‘hot carriers’ for on-demand, emissions-free hydrogen and catalyst regeneration
Rice researchers have developed a new photocatalyst that could render steam methane reforming entirely emissions-free and extend catalyst lifetimes.
Rice reappoints key academic leaders Gorman, Matsuda, Higgs and Bruce
Rice University has announced the reappointments of Bridget Gorman as dean of undergraduates and Seiichi Matsuda as dean of graduate and postdoctoral studies, both for five-year terms beginning July 1, 2025.
