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.
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.
New Rice research center takes on challenge to break down, replace ‘forever chemicals’
Rice inaugurated a new research center dedicated to ‘forever chemicals’ on Wednesday during a visit to campus by representatives of the United States Army Engineer Research and Development Center.
Interdisciplinary Rice graduate program earns $3M NSF grant
A research traineeship program developed by a team of Rice faculty led by Junichiro Kono has received an award of $3 million over five years from the National Science Foundation to equip a new generation of scientists and engineers with the skills needed to serve as leaders in quantum technology innovation.
Rice graduate students awarded NSF INTERN grants for real-world research opportunities
Rice graduate students Eric Wuesthoff and Esther Jimenez are the recipients of the National Science Foundation’s INTERN awards.
Researchers teaching artificial intelligence about frustration in protein folding
Peter Wolynes and his colleagues have found a new way to predict how proteins change their shape when they function.
‘Nothing is going to come easy’: A conversation between Olympians and astronauts
Rice helped bring together Olympic and Paralympic athletes with astronauts on board the International Space Station for a talk on the similarities between space exploration and elite sports.
