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Parental leave for fathers can reduce sexist attitudes and gender bias

April 26, 2023

Parental leave for fathers can decrease sexist attitudes and gender bias, according to new research from Rice University, Washington University in St. Louis, the University of Oxford and ETH Zurich.

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¿Hablar español o no? How speaking Spanish on the campaign trail helps some political candidates but hurts others

April 4, 2023

Speaking Spanish on the campaign trail may seem like a good way to connect with some voters, but new research from Rice University finds it can actually hurt the chances of Hispanic candidates who aren’t native speakers.

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Chinese prefer Europeans to Americans, but the feeling isn’t mutual

January 30, 2023

People in China have more favorable opinions of Europeans than Americans, but the feeling is not mutual, according to a new study from researchers at Rice University, the National University of Singapore and the University of British Columbia.

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Can you judge trustworthiness based on looks? Rice research says no

January 23, 2023

How many times have you heard someone say, “He looks trustworthy”? As it turns out, you can’t trust appearances..

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Rice political scientist Mark Jones available to discuss fight over next speaker of the House

January 5, 2023

As the U.S. House of Representatives continues to debate over who its next speaker will be, Rice University political scientist Mark Jones is available to discuss how the high-stakes fight impacts the Republican and Democratic parties.

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Rice scholar available to discuss missile strikes in Poland

November 15, 2022

Amid news reports that rockets or missiles have landed in Poland near the Ukrainian border and killed two people, Rice University political scientist Ric Stoll is available to discuss the situation as it unfolds.

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Rice expert: GOP road to House control runs through South Texas

November 2, 2022

The Republicans’ path to winning control of the U.S. House passes through South Texas, according to Rice political scientist Mark Jones, who is able to discuss the stakes of the 2022 midterm elections.

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Voting at stadiums wins fans across America

September 26, 2022

Sports teams across America scored a victory with voters in 2020 when their stadiums did double duty as polling places, according to a new study conducted by a Rice University political scientist and his fellow researchers.

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New Rice study: When it comes to military intervention, Americans prefer to ‘give peace a chance’

September 8, 2022

A new Rice University and University of Nevada, Las Vegas study on Americans’ attitudes about military intervention finds the public prefers when the U.S. works with other military powers, protects civilians and resolves conflicts peacefully.

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Rice ranked by Niche as one of nation’s top 10 universities

August 29, 2022

Rice earns an “A+” grade and ranks as one of the nation’s top 10 universities in the latest ratings of American colleges compiled by Niche.

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Rice experts available to discuss Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade

June 24, 2022

After the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade’s federal abortion protections, Rice University experts are available to discuss what comes next.

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Rice experts available to discuss forthcoming decision on Roe v. Wade

May 11, 2022

Following the leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion regarding a Mississippi law challenging Roe v. Wade and with the expectation a decision will come down soon, Rice University experts are available to discuss what to expect from the court regarding a decision on the landmark case.

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Study: Chinese public’s opinion of US plummeted during Trump presidency

April 25, 2022

A survey of public opinion in China conducted by researchers at Rice University, the National University of Singapore and the University of British Columbia shows the country’s perceptions of the U.S. plummeted during the presidency of Donald Trump.

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Stroke analysis project wins Spring D2K Showcase

April 21, 2022

Deep learning can be a tool to help those who suffer strokes discover their risk of having another. That idea won the top capstone prize in the Spring D2K Showcase.

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Sayid selected as Frederick Douglass Global Fellow

March 24, 2022

Prestigious international leadership program for students of color takes place in Ireland

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