Natural Sciences

Rice Synthetic Biology Institute executive director advocates for Texas’ synthetic biology future in Austin

Shalini Yadav at the Rice Synthetic Biology Institute met with state legislative offices to raise awareness about the critical role of synthetic biology.

Rice draws from best graduate students in the world with research reputation, student support

Robust research, renowned faculty, industry partnerships and a supportive community — a diverse group of incoming and returning Fulbright recipients cited these and other reasons for choosing to continue their studies at Rice University.

Rice undergraduate student to present research at prestigious Congress of Neurological Surgeons conference

Bibek Samal, a senior at Rice, has been selected to present his research on subarachnoid hemorrhage and platelet aggregation at the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.

Rice celebrating series of 50th anniversaries

As Rice launches a new strategic plan Oct. 1 to shape its future over the next decade, the next year will be marked by a series of historic milestones — the Jones Graduate School of Business, Shepherd School of Music, George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing and Wiess School of Natural Sciences are all commemorating their 50th anniversaries.

Researchers innovate sustainable metal-recycling method

A research team led by James Tour has developed a method to recycle valuable metals from electronic waste more efficiently.

Renowned Rice chemist K.C. Nicolaou aims to ‘help society’ through discovery

World-renowned organic chemist K.C. Nicolaou will present his research at the Art and Science of Total Synthesis of Natural and Designed Molecules for Biology and Medicine symposium Oct. 2-4 in Paris.

Rice researchers uncover key insights into cholesterol’s structure in cell membranes

A new study by Rice researchers could open new pathways for understanding how cholesterol influences cell membranes and their receptors.

$7.5M DOD grant backs ‘revolutionary’ multi-university research

Naomi Halas will lead a multi-university research project backed by a prestigious $7.5 million award from the Department of Defense.

Another new wasp species discovered by researchers on Rice campus

A newly identified wasp species has been discovered on the university grounds.

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.

Department of Defense’s Dev Shenoy addresses Rice community on microelectronics advancements and opportunities

Rice’s National Security Research Accelerator hosted Dev Shenoy, the principal director for microelectronics at the U.S. Department of Defense

Rice launches Chevron Energy Graduate Fellowship, celebrates inaugural recipients

The Rice Sustainability Institute hosted a reception to introduce the inaugural cohort of the Rice Chevron Energy Graduate Fellowship.

Researchers advance new class of quantum critical metal that could advance electronic devices

A new study led by Rice’s Qimiao Si has unveiled a new class of quantum critical metal, shedding light on the intricate interactions of electrons within quantum materials.

Rice’s Aryeh Warmflash awarded $1.6M NIH grant for research on early human development

Researchers at Rice are working to understand how a single cell evolves into the complex network of specialized cells that form the human body.

Rice experts available to discuss mpox global health emergency

Rice University experts are available to discuss the mpox global health emergency as the world grapples with the ongoing outbreak.