Rice experts available to discuss space exploration and related topics
Rice’s faculty are ready to offer their expertise in solar physics, space weather, astronaut training, Mars exploration and space robotics, among other areas.
Rice center identifies top hazardous polluters in path of Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton, the latest storm brewing in the Gulf of Mexico, is now a powerful Category 5 hurricane and heading for Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Transportation expert Ed Emmett available to explain potential US dockworkers strike
Ed Emmett, fellow in energy and transportation at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, chair of the Texas Department of Transportation Freight Advisory Committee and former Harris County judge, is available to discuss the potential strike by U.S. dockworkers and how it could impact the nation’s ports.
Rice center identifies top hazardous polluters in path of Tropical Storm Helene
Recent projections show that Tropical Storm Helene, the latest storm brewing in the Gulf of Mexico, is heading for Florida and tracking toward the state’s panhandle.
‘A natural fit’: Rice philosophy professor explains relationship between philosophy, technology
When Robert Howell contemplates the future of artificial intelligence, he foresees a world where an app might guide your moral decisions just as Google Maps helps you navigate a road trip.
‘Well within reason’: Fed makes first interest rate cut since 2020
Rice experts John Diamond and Zach Bethune are available to comment on the Fed's decision to cut interest rates by a half percentage point.
Rice expert available to discuss House bill on workforce and AI
Rice’s Fred Oswald is available to comment on the Workforce for AI Trust Act.
Rice expert available to discuss 9/11
Rice University international relations expert Ric Stoll is available to discuss the impact of 9/11 on U.S. foreign policy.
Rice experts available to discuss Tropical Storm Francine’s impact on Gulf Coast
Rice University experts Dominic Boyer and James Elliott, co-directors of the recently launched Center for Coastal Futures and Adaptive Resilience, are available to discuss the vulnerabilities of the Gulf Coast to major storms.
Rice experts available to discuss mpox global health emergency
Rice University experts are available to discuss the mpox global health emergency as the world grapples with the ongoing outbreak.
All eyes on Chicago: Rice expert available to discuss 2024 Democratic National Convention
Rice University political scientist Mark Jones is available to discuss what we can expect from Vice President Kamala Harris, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and party faithful who will speak in support of the Democratic party’s nominees for president and vice president Aug. 19-22.
Mark Jones has been widely quoted by local, state and national media as well as numerous political campaigns.
Rice energy experts available to explain Chevron’s headquarters move to Houston
Two energy experts from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy are available to comment on Chevron moving its headquarters to Houston.
Just days after President Joe Biden said he would not seek reelection and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris’ bid for the Democratic Party’s nomination, Harris will visit Houston to address the American Federation of Teachers’ (AFT) national convention.
Rice experts available to discuss Biden stepping down: ‘Only hope for Democrats in downballot races’
U.S. President Joe Biden announced today that he will not seek reelection. Rice University political scientists are available to discuss what’s next for the Democratic party.