Working mothers who feel in control of schedule more likely to embrace healthy habits
October 11, 2021
A present-focused mindset made mothers more likely to maintain a feeling of control as demands on their time increased.
NSF-backed ‘team of teams’ raises stakes for master’s students
September 27, 2021
Four institutions will share an NSF grant of nearly $5 million to support scholarships for students seeking master’s degrees in engineering and related fields.
People, papers and presentations for Aug. 16, 2021
August 16, 2021
The Baker Institute for Public Policy’s Kelsey Norman, fellow for the Middle East and director of the Women’s Rights, Human Rights and Refugees Program, has been awarded the 2021 Emerging Scholars Policy Prize
Rice sociologist Rachel Tolbert Kimbro named dean of School of Social Sciences
July 1, 2021
HOUSTON – (March 24, 2021) – Rachel Tolbert Kimbro, an award-winning educator and prolific researcher in the field of children's health, has been named the newest dean of Rice University's School of Social Sciences effective July 1.
Body chemistry can predict severity of depression after death of spouse
May 19, 2021
A new study from researchers at Rice University has found that bodily inflammation after the death of a spouse can predict future depression.
Touchless temperature made simple
April 21, 2021
New teamwork model could improve patient health care.
March 8, 2021
Fagundes named fellow of Academy of Behavioral Medicine Research
December 21, 2020
Books outline what it takes to put astronauts in space
November 16, 2020
A new set of books edited by a Rice University psychologist provides an overview of the research necessary to put astronauts in space, what is needed to keep them safe on future missions and practical applications for space exploration teams.
Social scientists to offer virtual COVID-19 lightning talks
October 19, 2020
Social sciences researchers have been examining the behavioral and social aspects of COVID-19 since the initial outbreak.
New book from Rice psychologist offers guide to creating successful teams
October 7, 2020
What makes a team effective? A new book from a Rice University psychologist examines that question and identifies ways leaders can foster successful organizations.
Grant will help Rice researchers improve mobility for the visually impaired
September 28, 2020
The number of blind or visually impaired people in the U.S. is expected to double in the next 30 years as the country's population ages.