Scientia lectures explore challenges to US democracy
Democracy and threats to it were front and center as the Rice Scientia Institute hosted its first event of the fall semester Oct. 24.
Retirees more likely to forget similar events but recall positive memories more vividly
Retirement can make individuals more likely to recall positive events and forget more ordinary ones.
New developmental psychology resource available from OpenStax
OpenStax, the world’s largest publisher of open educational resources based at Rice, announces the publication of the latest title in its social sciences collection, “Lifespan Development.” This resource is free to anyone interested in learning, upskilling, reskilling or refining their knowledge of developmental psychology.
Rice experts available to discuss space exploration and related topics
Rice’s faculty are ready to offer their expertise in solar physics, space weather, astronaut training, Mars exploration and space robotics, among other areas.
STaRT@Rice goes international, boosting research skills and collaboration
STaRT@Rice is recognized for cultivating exceptional researchers and fostering community.
Rice expert available to discuss House bill on workforce and AI
Rice’s Fred Oswald is available to comment on the Workforce for AI Trust Act.
The highly prestigious and competitive award was established in 1968.
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.
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.
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.
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.