Humanities

Rice presents Houston premiere of ‘SPILL’ ahead of Deepwater Horizon anniversary

“SPILL” dramatizes the events leading up to the April 20, 2010, oil rig explosion off the coast of Louisiana and its long aftermath.

Creative crossroads: Scholars, artists converge at Rice to discuss Black aesthetic dialogues

The rich interplay between African American literature and the other arts took center stage at a two-day symposium at Rice March 7-8 where scholars, poets and artists explored the aesthetic, cultural and political dimensions of Black creative expression.

Unearthing the southbound Underground Railroad to Mexico

The story of the Underground Railroad typically conjures images of northbound journeys to freedom, but for some enslaved people in Texas, liberation lay across the Rio Grande in Mexico.

Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Art Spiegelman to headline comics conference at Rice

The four-day event will feature panels, exhibitions and workshops — all free and open to the public.

Bioengineering students tackle health care disparities through clinical immersion program

Through an eight-week immersive experience, Rice students observed complex clinical environments at Texas Children’s Hospital and the Texas Heart Institute, identifying unmet health care needs and exploring solutions with a human-centered approach.

New study reveals climate change’s limited presence in popular films

A new study led by Rice’s Matthew Schneider-Mayerson reveals that climate change and other environmental issues are notably absent from most popular films despite their increasing urgency.

Rice students celebrate culture through food at event with consul general of Japan

Rice lecturer in Japanese Naoko Ozaki set up a rare opportunity for Lovett College students to learn the Japanese culture by inviting two distinguished guests: Consul General Zentaro Naganuma of Japan and chef Shinji Takahashi. The event was made possible thanks to the generous sponsorship of Lovett College, which played a central role in bringing together the chef, consul general, residents of the college and Ozaki’s fourth-year Japanese language class for a day filled with the rich food and culture.

Shaping climate conversations: How Rice’s Matthew Schneider-Mayerson is using media to spark change

A new study examines the portrayal — or lack thereof — of climate change and other environmental challenges in popular films.

What does it mean to think across disciplines?

“Interdisciplinarity is not just something that happens between disciplines but actually many different knowledge projects with their own originary force,” said Ragini Tharoor Srinivasan.

Innovating health care through humanities: Sawyer Seminar Symposium to foster cross-disciplinary dialogue

When medicine, technology and the humanities intersect, the result is a conversation that challenges the status quo and reimagines the future of health care.

Rice convenes experts to examine history, identity and global impact of Haiti

Exploring Haiti’s colonial past, its revolution and independence and its contemporary challenges, the symposium “Haiti and the World: Global Encounters of the Past, Present and Future” addressed themes such as migration, political resilience, economic struggles and environmental concerns.

Rice students build interactive platform to track carbon capture risks in Texas

The website functions like a digital museum exhibit, offering story maps, GIS map visualizations and advocacy tools to help communities understand and respond to potential environmental risks.

Scholar, mentor and trailblazer Joan Rea brought attention to Latin American literature while nurturing her students at Rice

Joan Rea, professor emerita who passed away Jan. 19 at the age of 95, was among the first faculty members to spotlight the wealth of Latin American literature, earning a reputation for her deep knowledge, passionate teaching and commitment to student success.

Unlocking the past, shaping the future: The power of a Rice history degree

At Rice, history students engage in original research, collaborate with faculty on high-level scholarship and contribute to ongoing academic debates.

Scientia Institute panel examines American democracy through foreign perspectives

“We hope that this simply opens the conversation,” said Julie Fette, associate professor of French studies, as she kicked off “American Democracy Through Foreign Eyes” Jan. 30.