As part of a coordinated effort to combat COVID-19, Rice University has established a research accelerator fund to support projects intended to help end the pandemic and prepare for similar outbreaks in the future.
Rice researchers create interactive map of COVID-19 cases in Texas
A team of researchers in the Center for Research Computing’s Spatial Studies Lab at Rice University has created an interactive map showing all cases of COVID-19 across Texas utilizing public health data. The map is now online at coronavirusintexas.org.
Rice offers free math activities for children during COVID-19
The Rice University School Mathematics Project (RUSMP) is offering fun and educational math activities free to children stuck at home during the COVID-19 crisis.
Rice researchers create interactive map of COVID cases in Texas
HOUSTON – (March 31, 2020) – A team of researchers in the Center for Research Computing’s Spatial Studies Lab at Rice University has created an interactive map showing all cases of COVID-19 across Texas utilizing public health data. The map is now online at coronavirusintexas.org.
Rice violinist practices social distancing while performing 'I Want To Hold Your Hand'
A Rice University violin student won’t let social distancing stop her from doing what she does best.
Global health expert available to discuss COVID-19 threat to hospitals in sub-Saharan Africa
Rice University bioengineer and global health pioneer Rebecca Richards-Kortum is available to discuss how hospitals in sub-Saharan Africa are preparing to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Remembering when Rice went to war during a deadly pandemic
From hurricanes to recessions to sending its students off to war, Rice has faced and overcome its share of trying times. COVID-19 seems to pose the university with an entirely different challenge.
Rice's spring commencement postponed
Rice's spring commencement, originally scheduled for May 15-16, has been postponed because of the COVID-19 outbreak, the university announced Monday.
Hotez: Trump's goal to relax coronavirus precautions by Easter unrealistic
President Trump may want to phase out 15-day self-isolating guidelines and open up the country by Easter, but a prominent epidemiologist who’s testified before Congress says that’s unlikely.