Psychological Sciences

Rice’s Philip Kortum recognized by Human Factors and Ergonomics Society for excellence in education, training of students

The highly prestigious and competitive award was established in 1968.

Doctors more likely to use negative language describing Black and Hispanic patients in electronic health records, study suggests

These findings could result in bias toward and unequal treatment of patients, according to the researchers.

Stress-related cell damage linked to negative mental and physical health effects among caregivers

Researchers at Rice have found that intense stress can be felt at the cellular level and is linked to negative physical and mental health effects.

Rice’s Fred Oswald participates in US Department of Education event on AI in postsecondary education

Oswald attended the daylong event alongside artificial intelligence (AI) innovators from academic institutions throughout the U.S.

Rice’s Randi Martin receives 2024 Clifford T. Morgan Distinguished Leadership Award from the Psychonomic Society

Martin received the award for demonstrating a commitment to scientific and methodological rigor in a community of researchers who are at the forefront of the experimental study of cognition.

Study highlights most supportive ethnic group for COVID-19 vaccine mandates

Rice research of South Texas residents revealed that vaccinated Asian patients were significantly more likely than other ethnic/racial groups to support COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

‘Revolutionizing the human spaceflight experience’: Rice students design augmented reality system for NASA spacewalks

A team from Rice participated in the NASA Spacesuit User Interface Technologies for Students program.

Rice’s Fred Oswald named incoming editor for Psychological Methods journal

Fred Oswald, the Herbert S. Autrey Professor of Psychological Sciences and chair in social sciences at Rice, has been named incoming editor for Psychological Methods, a top journal in the field.

Anti-LGBTQ+ restrictions and legislation linked to host of negative health effects for community members and allies alike

In January 2024 alone, more than 280 anti-LGBTQ+ bills were introduced in the U.S. As this type of legislation and policies are becoming more prevalent across the country, a new paper from researchers at Rice University concludes that the negative effects are felt profoundly not just by members of the LGBTQ+ community but by those who work in roles supporting them.

Faculty, students honored for top-notch teaching at annual awards ceremony

Rice University recognized members of the university community who have served students through excellence in teaching, mentoring and service at an awards ceremony hosted by the Center for Teaching Excellence April 22.

Faculty recognized with award for superior teaching

Nine Rice University faculty members received the 2024 George R. Brown Award for Superior Teaching, which honors top Rice instructors based on votes from alumni who graduated within the past two, three and five years.

Faculty, staff, students honored for excellence in teaching, mentoring, service

Each year, Rice honors members of the university community who have served students through outstanding teaching, dedication and service.

Student research highlighted during Social Sciences Undergraduate Research + Creative Symposium

Research on racial identity and fair pay, mental and physical health, foreign affairs and other topics was on display at the Social Sciences Undergraduate Research + Creative Symposium (SSURS) held April 11 at Rice University’s Kraft Hall.

New Rice research explores why we remember what we remember

We’ve all been in a similar situation — you lock your front door for the umpteenth time in a given week only to panic minutes later when you’re driving to work as you struggle to remember if you actually locked the door.

Innovation focus of April 1 Research Relay hosted by Rice School of Social Sciences

On April 3, the School of Social Sciences will hold the next Research Relay in Kraft Hall 130 from 12 to 1 p.m. Lunch will be served during the event.