Rice students, faculty and staff who received COVID-19 vaccines given to the university for distribution during the February winter storm because a power outage at Harris County Public Health put the shots at risk of spoiling get their second dose March 22 at Grand Hall.
Houston refines hunt for COVID in wastewater
There are many ways to test municipal wastewater for signs of the virus that causes COVID-19, but scientists in Houston have determined theirs is the best yet.
NEST360° probes pandemic dangers for newborns
Research facilitated by Rice University-based NEST360° is underscoring the need for COVID-19 treatment guidelines to safeguard newborn lives in some countries.
Graduate Student Association hosts COVID-conscious ‘Culture Night’ on campus
The Korean Graduate Student Association was giving out seaweed-wrapped kimbap and shots of a sweet yogurt drink from picnic tables outside Brockman Hall.
Pandemic’s end now in sight, experts say
On the day after President Biden announced that every American will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine by May 1, two top Rice University scientists focused on the pandemic voiced both optimism and grave concern.
US must prepare for long-term economic fallout from pandemic, says Baker Institute expert
The U.S. economy appears to be improving, but the pandemic will have a lasting macroeconomic impact, according to an expert from Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy.
COVID-19 vaccine now being administered at Rice Stadium
The historic stadium is serving the entire Houston area as a community vaccination site.
Peter Hotez to join Rice U. infectious disease expert for COVID-19 vaccine webinar
Peter Hotez, a renowned vaccine scientist and physician who’s also a fellow in disease and poverty at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy, will join Rice infectious disease specialist Yousif Shamoo to discuss COVID-19 vaccine developments in a free webinar March 12.
Rice Stadium to become community vaccination site
The facility has already begun vaccinating some Rice students, faculty and staff — by appointment only — as part of a “soft launch” before ramping up full operations next week.
Rice Crisis Management Team honored by Board of Trustees
The Rice Board of Trustees honored the university's Crisis Management Team (CMT) for its extraordinary work during the last year.
Chip simplifies COVID-19 testing, delivers results on a phone
Programmed magnetic nanobeads paired with an off-the-shelf cellphone and plug-in diagnostic tool can diagnose COVID-19 in 55 minutes or less.
DARPA backs Rice sensor to detect COVID-19 virus in air
Researchers receive funding for up to $1 million to develop a real-time electronic sensor able to detect minute amounts of the airborne virus that causes COVID-19 infection.
Kennedy Institute adds data scientist for COVID-19 research
Rice's Ken Kennedy Institute is collaborating with the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center on data science research into long-term outcomes and improved treatment methods for COVID-19.
Rice baseball, soccer to admit fans
A limited number of fans will be admitted to Rice baseball and soccer games this season after the university's Crisis Management Team approved a set of protocols for outdoor venues, the athletics department announced this week.
The game’s afoot in virtual chemistry lab
Members of Rice's Department of Chemistry put forth a video “choose-your-own-adventure” strategy to help undergraduate students conduct virtual experiments.
