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Rice computer science department invites Houston industry, community partners for discussion on generative AI and DeepSeek

The Rice Department of Computer Science and Ken Kennedy Institute invite Houston industry and community partners to an evening discussion on LLMs, DeepSeek and the future of generative AI.

Rice-led study finds 2D carbon material is 8 times tougher than graphene, resists cracking

Rice researchers found that a carbon material known as monolayer amorphous carbon is eight times tougher than graphene.

Annual event showcases AI and high-performance computing advances in energy

Rice’s Ken Kennedy Institute will host its annual Energy HPC Conference Feb. 25-27.

Rice’s Lydia Kavraki elected to National Academy of Engineering

Rice computer scientist Lydia Kavraki has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering, one of the highest professional honors accorded to an engineer, for her work on “developing randomized motion-planning algorithms for robotics and robotics-inspired methods in biomedicine.”

Rice-BCM research enables detection of hazardous chemicals in human placentas with unprecedented speed and precision

Rice scientists and collaborators at Baylor College of Medicine have demonstrated a new method for detecting the presence of dangerous chemicals from tobacco smoke in human placentas with unprecedented speed and precision.

Halas awarded Benjamin Franklin Medal in Chemistry

Rice’s Naomi Halas is the recipient of the 2025 Benjamin Franklin Medal in chemistry, awarded “for the creation and development of nanoshells — metal-coated nanoscale particles that can capture light energy — for use in many biomedical and chemical applications.”

Rice computer science professor receives Secretary of Energy Achievement Award

Rice’s John Mellor-Crummey was honored in January with a Secretary of Energy Achievement Award as a member of the leadership team of the Department of Energy’s seven-year, $1.8 billion Exascale Computing Project.

Rice computer scientists develop solutions for making AI models more efficient and customizable

A team of researchers at Rice is working on solutions to make AI models less expensive and more accessible, customizable and environmentally friendly.

How Rice is using generative AI to enhance research security, saving hundreds of expert hours each week

Rice researchers have developed a tool designed to make identifying and analyzing research security risks more efficient and effective. The new tool, called PRISM (Preventive RISk Monitoring), leverages advanced artificial intelligence technologies to help with rapidly evolving federal regulations and protect against potential reputational and financial risks.

Rise of DeepSeek: Experts weigh in on the disruptive impact of new Chinese open-source AI model

Rice AI experts are available to discuss DeepSeek and weigh in on what it means for the future of AI.

Rice, Houston Methodist launch pathbreaking Digital Health Institute to transform the future of health care

Rice and Houston Methodist have joined forces to establish the Digital Health Institute aimed at transforming health care for millions through advanced technology and collaborative expertise.

Rice experts featured in Emmy Award-winning documentary on AI impact, promise and risks

Rice researchers are featured in a Telemundo documentary on artificial intelligence that won a Lone Star Emmy Award.

Richard Baraniuk honored with 2025 IEEE Signal Processing Medal

Richard G. Baraniuk, the C. Sidney Burrus Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rice University, has been awarded the 2025 IEEE Jack S. Kilby Signal Processing Medal.

Workshop highlights ‘pivotal moment’ for future of AI in space exploration

The In-Space Physical AI Workshop convened top scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs and government leaders to explore the role of AI in space exploration.

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.