Faculty

Asteroid named for Rice planetary scientist

An asteroid has been named for Rice planetary scientist André Izidoro, a newly appointed assistant professor in the Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences.

Computer Science’s Vardi wins four prestigious scientific awards

Renowned Rice University computer scientist, mathematician and University Professor Moshe Vardi is on a roll, garnering four prestigious awards in automata theory and automated reasoning within the past four weeks.

Rice Human Resources embarks on benefits, compensation revamp

Rice University’s Office of Human Resources recently launched its Total Rewards Project to ensure the institution offers both a competitive and attractive benefits and compensation package within the Houston and higher education markets. 

Finance and Administration announces personnel and organizational updates

As Rice University continues its enhancement of services to all Owls, the Division of Finance and Administration recently implemented personnel and departmental structure updates to better serve the campus community.

Rice U. experts available to comment on US Supreme Court decisions on student loan debt relief, LGBTQ+ protections and business owner rights

In the wake of recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings on student loan debt relief, LGBTQ+ protections and business owner rights, Rice University experts are available for comment.

Yimo Han receives NSF CAREER Award

Rice materials scientist Yimo Han has won a prestigious NSF CAREER Award to advance the use of complex 2D materials in flexible electronics, quantum computing and other applications.

Nakhleh elected a fellow of the International Society for Computational Biology

Rice Dean of Engineering Luay Nakhleh has been elected a fellow of the International Society for Computational Biology.

Rice mourns loss of Douglas Oliver, former School of Architecture professor

Rice University professor in practice Douglas Eugene Oliver Jr., an accomplished architect and teacher who was cherished for his personability and expertise in and outside of the classroom, passed away on Monday, June 12, at 63 years old.

Rice anthropologist Dominic Boyer elected to executive board of American Anthropological Association

Dominic Boyer, a professor of anthropology in the School of Social Sciences at Rice University, has been elected to the executive board of the American Anthropological Association (AAA).

Rice's Nai-Hui Chia awarded Google funding to study quantum simulations

Rice computer scientist Nai-Hui Chia has won a prestigious Google Scholar Award, which includes funding to further his research on the use of quantum computers to simulate quantum physical systems.

Moody Center kicks off Pride month with live music, open gallery

The Moody Center for the Arts hosted a Pride happy hour on the afternoon of June 8, which featured a cappella renditions of pop favorites by Pride Chorus Houston and tunes from DJ Krazzy Kris.

Rice to celebrate Juneteenth with two days of free programming

Rice’s annual Juneteenth recognition and celebration will bring together professors from across the university and the country to explore ideas and questions central to the meaning and promise of the important holiday. Spread across two days, programming includes a trio of speaking panels as well as a public lecture.

Antonios Mikos wins European Society for Biomaterials award

Rice University bioengineer Antonios Mikos has won the 2023 International Award of the European Society for Biomaterials.

Influx of acclaimed arts faculty shows depth, breadth of Rice’s commitment to art education

Rice students with an interest in the arts have more opportunities than ever to deepen their knowledge of, skill in and academic understanding of art in all of its forms thanks to ongoing efforts and investments by Rice’s School of Humanities toward arts education at the university.

Rice mourns longtime Statistics professor and alumnus John Dobelman ’79

The Rice community is mourning the loss of Statistics professor and alumnus John Dobelman ’79, who died May 9 at age 65.