Kavraki honored by IEEE Robotics and Automation Society
March 2, 2020
Rice University computer scientist Lydia Kavraki has received the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society Pioneer Award for her fundamental contributions to robot design.
‘Smart water’ may aid oil recovery
March 2, 2020
Rice University engineers study the mechanism that would allow “smart water" to aid oil recovery from reservoirs.
Heart nanofiber breakthrough awaits your STAT Madness vote
March 2, 2020
Joint Texas Heart Institute/Rice University research into using carbon nanotube fibers to bridge damaged areas of hearts is part of this year's STAT Madness, a competition to choose the year's best university-based bioscience project.
Deep learning rethink overcomes major obstacle in AI industry
March 2, 2020
Rice University computer scientists have overcome a major obstacle in the burgeoning artificial intelligence industry.
Rice hosts middle schoolers for Engineers Week
February 21, 2020
Houston middle-school students visit Rice to take part in Engineers Week.
Nagarajaiah wins ASCE’s Newmark Medal
February 20, 2020
Rice engineer Satish Nagarajaiah has been awarded the 2020 Nathan M. Newmark Medal by the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Rice Electric Vehicle Team talks shop with Formula E's head of technology
February 20, 2020
The Rice Electric Vehicle Team recently met with Eric Ernst, the head of technology for auto racing series Formula E, to discuss the team's progress toward competing in the Shell Eco-marathon Americas in April.
Magnet-controlled bioelectronic implant could relieve pain
February 19, 2020
A Rice electrical and computer engineer has introduced the first neural implant that can be programmed and charged remotely with a magnetic field.
Mikos receives Controlled Release Society’s 2020 Founders Award
February 19, 2020
Antonios Mikos, the Louis Calder Professor of Bioengineering and of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, has received the 2020 Founders Award of the Controlled Release Society
Feds back Rice computer scientist’s security strategy
February 9, 2020
Ang Chen, an assistant professor of computer science at Rice University, is clearly poised for success. The National Science Foundation agrees.
Rice duo named to National Academy of Engineers
February 7, 2020
Dean and incoming provost Reginald DesRoches, electrical and computer engineer Gene Frantz earn prestigious honor.
Rice fluids researcher earns solid federal support
January 29, 2020
Rice University engineer Jesse Chan wins a prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER Award to develop reliable simulations of fluid flow.
Rice lab turns trash into valuable graphene in a flash
January 27, 2020
Scientists at Rice University are using high-energy pulses of electricity to turn any source of carbon into turbostratic graphene in an instant. The process promises environmental benefits by turning waste into valuable graphene that can then strengthen concrete and other composite materials.
Rice honors Martin Luther King Jr. at annual vigil
January 21, 2020
Less may be more in next-gen batteries
January 21, 2020
Rice University engineers build full lithium-ion batteries with silicon anodes and an alumina layer to protect cathodes from degrading. By limiting their energy density, the batteries promise excellent stability for transportation and grid storage use.