Political Science

Forecasters predicting 17 named storms in Atlantic this hurricane season

Experts from Rice are available to speak with the media about hurricane and storm-related topics.

Owls fly high in Austin for first Rice Day at the Capitol

More than 50 Rice University students, faculty and staff visited the Texas Capitol in Austin April 14 for a day of advocacy, connection and celebration of the university’s impact on the state and beyond.

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo paves the road to Rice for 2 students

Yeeva Tsewang and Simran Singh may have different academic interests, but their journeys at Rice University share a common thread — both have been shaped by the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) scholarship.

Caught in the crossfire: How political attacks erode public trust in local news

Local news outlets, long seen as the most trusted source for keeping communities informed, are facing a new challenge: political attacks that are chipping away at public trust.

Trump’s tariff gambit: Rice experts weigh in on economic, political fallout

As President Donald Trump imposes new tariffs on imports from Canada and China, Rice offers a cadre of experts ready to provide in-depth analysis on the economic and political implications of the new policies.

‘Trump’s economic policies offer promise and risk’: Rice political scientists, economists weigh in on incoming president’s plans 

Rice experts available to speak about proposed economic, immigration and foreign policy plans of incoming president.

Rice’s Mark Jones available to discuss Texas House speaker race

As members of the Texas House of Representatives prepare to vote for their next leader, Rice political scientist Mark Jones is available to discuss what can be expected.

Rice faculty and Baker Institute leadership discuss Jimmy Carter’s life, legacy and connection to university

Rice faculty and Baker Institute leadership are remembering former President Jimmy Carter — his life, legacy and connection to the university.

Rice experts available to discuss threats of government shutdown

As Congress debates a funding bill and time runs short to avert a government shutdown, Rice University faculty are available to discuss the rapidly changing situation.

Rice senior aims to change public perceptions of law enforcement officers

The lives and lived experiences of law enforcement professionals were the focus of a Nov. 21 campus event, “Behind the Badge,” organized by Rice University senior Kelsea Whiting.

Rice thought leaders examine Texas’ move toward Bible-based school curriculum

Mark Jones and David R. Brockman discuss the ongoing Republican-led initiatives in the U.S. to introduce more religious content into classrooms.

Political block parties in Pennsylvania may have boosted voter turnout, new study finds

Research led by a Rice University political scientist finds that residents living in neighborhoods that hosted at least one block party in prior presidential election years were nearly 2 percentage points more likely to vote in that year’s presidential election compared to those who lived on blocks without such events.

Rice community celebrates democracy on Election Day with voting and campus activities

Members of the Rice University community enjoyed the first Election Day block party held Nov. 5 in the Academic Quad.

Rice experts available to discuss 2024 election

Rice University experts are available to discuss a number of 2024 election topics.

Celebrating democracy: Rice Election Day activities to feature on-campus polling, civic celebration and watch party

Rice is gearing up for Election Day on campus Nov. 5.