An international team of engineers has developed an innovative, scalable method for creating topography-patterned aluminum surfaces, enhancing liquid transport properties critical for applications in electronics cooling, self-cleaning technologies and anti-icing systems.
Rice University announces strategic expansion into India with Rice Global India
Rice is expanding its international presence with the launch of Rice Global India. This strategic initiative underscores the university’s commitment to fostering global collaboration and advancing its contributions to India’s rapidly growing education and technology sectors.
French Ambassador Laurent Bili to speak at Rice’s Baker Institute Oct. 9
French Ambassador to the U.S. Laurent Bili will discuss the evolving roles of diplomacy, strategic alliances, global economics and climate change at an Oct. 9 event at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy co-hosted by Rice Global.
Rice hosted the Energy, Waste and the Environment in West Africa conference Sept. 12-13, an event that convened scholars, policymakers and artists to address pressing environmental issues in West Africa.
World’s top organic chemists to assemble in Paris for inaugural symposium
Rice’s Global Paris Center to host Art and Science of Total Synthesis of Natural and Designed Molecules for Biology and Medicine symposium.
‘India matters’: Shashi Tharoor speaks with Rice’s Satterfield about India’s global impact
Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy welcomed author, politician and former international civil servant Shashi Tharoor Sept. 6 for a deep-dive conversation into how India is positioning itself as a key player on the world stage.
Rice students explore urban sustainability in Paris Center course
In May, a group of Rice University students found themselves navigating the intricate streets of Paris, not as tourists but as active participants in a course that dug into the complexities of urban sustainability.
Unlearning Paris offers new perspectives on iconic city
This summer, Rice brought back the innovative Unlearning Paris course at its Paris Center, providing students an opportunity to deconstruct and critically analyze the historic city of Paris.
Rice students explore ‘new perspective on problem-solving’ in Paris summer program
A group of Rice students experienced firsthand how travel can enhance education during a two-week trip to Paris as part of the international Summer Experience in Engineering Design program, or iSEED.
Future of bioelectronics takes center stage at Rice Global Paris event
The Rice Global Paris Center hosted the BioElectronic Therapeutics (BETx) conference and workshop June 27-28, the first formal event dedicated to the field of bioelectronics to be held at Rice’s Paris campus.
Exploring Paris beyond the classroom: Rice student’s unique summer abroad
Juan-Pablo Cajiga-Pena, a junior at Rice, is making the most of his summer by diving into the cultural depths of Paris.
Summer in the City of Light: Rice students explore Paris through Global classes
Under a Rice Blue sky 5,000 miles from the Houston campus, class was in session during the summer months.
Paris Center thrives as academic hub
In its first year of full programming, the Rice Global Paris Center has provided a hub for teaching, learning and research that has brought together participants from all over the globe.
Exploring climate change through wine
Among the courses recently offered at the Rice Global Paris Center was “Climate Change, Economics and the Wine Industry,” which brought students to Paris for three weeks in May.
A recent Traveling Owls visit to Paris included a special behind-the-scenes experience: sitting in on rehearsal of National Orchestra of France and having lunch with its Grammy Award-winning conductor: Shepherd School alumnus Cristian Măcelaru.