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Cindy Puryear speaks at the Jan. 15 DoL kickoff event in 2026.

‘Literacy is a foundational gift’: Rice holds kickoff event for early childhood literacy course on oral language development

January 15, 2026

Rice's Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies held a kickoff event for a professional education course this month aimed at strengthening oral language development in young children, bringing together educators, literacy leaders and community partners from across the Houston region.

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Rice researchers awarded Hill Prize in Engineering for light-driven ammonia synthesis

January 15, 2026

Rice’s Naomi Halas, Peter Nordlander and Hossein Robajatzi have been awarded the 2026 Hill Prize in Engineering for their work advancing light-driven technologies for sustainable ammonia synthesis.

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Rice to take global stage in Davos, shaping dialogue on cities, innovation and future of human capital

January 14, 2026

Rice will play a central role at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, anchoring signature Bloomberg House programming that spotlights how research universities, cities and states are translating innovation, talent and investment into durable social and economic returns.

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Doubling down on reliability, risk and resilience from disasters

January 12, 2026

Rice’s civil and environmental engineering department has established a national reputation for tackling one of society’s most pressing challenges: enhancing our understanding of and mitigating the risks posed by natural hazards to our communities and infrastructure.

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Researchers unlock catalyst behavior that could cut emissions and stabilize supply of everyday materials

January 6, 2026

A Rice-led team has unveiled how tiny molecular structures on industrial catalysts behave during the manufacture of vinyl acetate monomer, a core ingredient in adhesives, paints, coatings, packaging, textiles and many other products people use every day.

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Rice computer scientists reach finals in global XPRIZE Quantum Applications competition

December 16, 2025

Rice quantum computing researchers have introduced a novel algorithm that earned the team a place in the global XPRIZE Quantum Applications competition.

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Engineered material uses light to destroy PFAS, other contaminants

December 15, 2025

Materials scientists at Rice and collaborators have developed a material that uses light to break down a range of pollutants in water, including “forever chemicals” or PFAS.

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Scenic Galveston and Rice’s SSPEED Center launch joint projects to strengthen coastal wetlands and storm resilience with support from Valero

December 15, 2025

Scenic Galveston and the SSPEED Center at Rice are launching two major initiatives designed to bolster wetland health and improve storm resilience across the Houston-Galveston region.

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Rice convenes global researchers to advance understanding of quantum geometry in materials

November 24, 2025

The Rice Center for Quantum Materials hosted a Workshop on Quantum Geometry and Winter School on Quantum Materials Synthesis, bringing together more than 100 researchers, students and scientific leaders from around the world.

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Two-step flash Joule heating method recovers lithium‑ion battery materials quickly and cleanly

November 17, 2025

A Rice research team has developed a process that rapidly separates lithium and transition metals from spent lithium-ion batteries. The method provides an acid-free, energy-saving alternative to conventional recycling techniques,

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Flood protection meets climate action: SSPEED Center’s annual conference maps a path to resilient communities

November 17, 2025

Rice’s Severe Storm Prediction, Education and Evacuation from Disasters (SSPEED) Center convened more than 100 experts, industry leaders and attendees Nov. 6-7 for its 12th annual conference, connecting cutting-edge flood mitigation with the fast-emerging world of market-based natural carbon solutions.

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‘Align your passion with your vocation’: Alvarez honored with Benjamin Franklin Medal in Civil Engineering

November 11, 2025

Rice’s Pedro J.J. Alvarez, a world leader in environmental nanotechnology and water sustainability, has been awarded the 2026 Benjamin Franklin Medal in Civil Engineering, one of the oldest and most prestigious science and engineering honors in the United States.

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New recharge-to-recycle reactor turns battery waste into new lithium feedstock

November 10, 2025

A team of engineers at Rice has developed a cleaner approach to lithium recycling by recharging the waste cathode materials to coax out lithium ions into water.

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2 in 5 Houston households struggle to eat well, raising concerns about their health

November 10, 2025

Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research warns that Houston’s hunger crisis — and its health consequences — could grow worse.

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Mapping resilient supply solutions for graphite, a critical mineral powering energy storage: Rice experts’ take

November 7, 2025

Rice researchers weigh in on graphite’s rise to critical mineral status, mapping out trajectories toward more resilient, clean and efficient supply practices and systems.

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